Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park

This island park in Parkersburg, West Virginia, showcases its ties to American history through a re-created mansion and museum.

My Old Kentucky Home

Composer Stephen Foster is honored through family artifacts and renditions of his music at this historic manor in Bardstown, Kentucky.

Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary

This site in Alpena, Michigan, preserves Great Lakes history and educates visitors through interactive displays and shipwreck visits on Lake Huron.

The Mercury Diner

This restaurant in Columbus, Ohio, puts its own spin on retrofuturism, serving breakfast and lunch favorites in a stylized diner-inspired space.

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Cantigny Park

Formerly a grand country estate, this park in Wheaton, Illinois, offers beautifully manicured gardens and plenty of recreational opportunities.

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Rockport State Recreation Area

Spanning nearly 4,300 acres, Rockport State Recreation Area in Alpena, Michigan, offers a glimpse into its past, with opportunities for hiking, kayaking and other adventures.

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High Park

High Park, the largest public park in Canada’s biggest city, offers a small zoo, scenic train rides and imaginative play spaces in Toronto, Ontario.

River Discovery Center

This educational center in Paducah, Kentucky, shares stories of America’s inland waterways by way of engaging, hands-on exhibits.

Wabash & Erie Canal Park

This park in Delphi, Indiana, shares the historical significance of waterways that once supported a bulk of American travel and commerce.

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Toft Dairy

This spot in Sandusky, Ohio, has been making ice cream for more than 100 years, and its original location honors the cow that started it all.

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Waldameer & Water World

This family-fun destination in Erie, Pennsylvania, has been an institution in the city for over 100 years, offering classic amusement park rides and a thrilling waterpark.

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