Here are links to many Chinatowns around the US and Canada. We have only been to the Chicago Chinatown so far, but hope to visit the Philly Chinatown this June. We have also heard the Toronto Chinatown is just awesome.
Many large cities have a Chinatown. If you are visiting a city not listed, do a search–I was suprised to find that Philly had a Chinatown. Your city may have one too!
We can’t wait till someday we can visit the Chinatown in New York. It’s the largest in the U.S. and I’m sure has some awesome things to do and see (not to mention wonderful food). A great time to visit would be around one of the Chinese holiday’s like New Year, Dragon Boat Festival, Moon Festival etc. Check out the events at their website.
As an added bonus, if you plan to go to NYC Chinatown, you may want to book a walking tour with Jami Gong.
Yin Yu Tang Museum Website Link
Originally built in China, the Yin Yu Tang house (built during the late Qing dynasty period) is now part of the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem Massachusetts. This interactive site gives beautiful pictures and diagrams of the house and the way it was built.
New York Chinese Scholar’s Garden Website Link
This looked like a neat place to visit if you are in the New York vicinity. It is part of the Staten Island Botanical Garden, so for those of you who love plants you get an extra bonus.
We made a trip this summer to Chinatown in Chicago. They have some wonderful restaurants (especially when you need a GOOD Chinese food fix). Our favorite is called Lao Sze Chuan and specializes in spicy dishes. The owner also owns two other restaurants in the area that are less spicy if you prefer.
You can check out the Chicago Chinatown website for lists of businesses, restaurants, driving directions, etc. A wonderful getaway for a short weekend if you live in Michigan.