What do you find when you explore the East Central Region?  You’ll find a cultural mix of the Deep South, East, and Midwest, but with a personality of its own.

It is cosmopolitan yet down-home because of centuries old traditions evident in small towns hosting traditional handicrafts.

Outdoor enthusiasts can experience any variety of activities. There are mountains to climb up, ski down, or hike through while enjoying scenic forests. Including the Great Lakes, thousands of inland lakes, rivers, and streams offer plentiful water activities.

Foodies will find everything from regional specialties to homemade-comfort-food to famous cuisine. Fresh from the farm foods provide the simplest of pleasures, often found in quaint towns

Sports lovers can watch professional ball teams, thoroughbred horse and car races. But with any choice, visitors feel the “can-do” spirit when they explore the East Central region.

AREA:  242,499 sq. miles / 3581 coastal miles        POPULATION: 34,667,996

TERRAIN: This region has the greatest terrain diversity of any in the USA. It varies from vast stretches of flatland to rolling hills and mountains. You will find fertile farmland, thousands of inland lakes, caves, and woodlands plus miles of coastline to explore.

CLIMATE: Weather in the East Central region is also greatly diverse. The upper section is temperate with well-defined seasons. Winters are cold with snow and sub-zero temperatures at night. Summers are warm, mild, and short. Spring is warm and wet while fall is cool and windy.

The lower section is warmer with a longer growing season. Summers tend to be hot, wet, and humid. Winters are cold but not bitter with occasional snow. Areas in the middle tend to be more temperate with a mixture of upper and lower climate.