A storm system developing in the Atlantic is forecast to bring tropical storm conditions to parts of the U.S. East Coast as the fall season officially begins.

From low-key beaches to historical small towns to dynamic metropolises, you can stick to the East Coast for a weekend getaway or a bucket list adventure. U.S. News scoured popular vacation spots ...

the East End with the swankiest hotels and quiet beaches, and the North Coast, home to the popular Magens Bay. The capital of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Charlotte Amalie in south central St. Thomas ...