Virtue Cider

Enjoy award-winning craft cider at this Fennville, Michigan, spot that was opened by a former brewer at Goose Island Beer Co. in Chicago. 

Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park

Take a hike through this unique state park in Garrettsville, Ohio, where unusual rock formations and two waterfalls are waiting to be explored. 

Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park in Garrettsville, Ohio (photo courtesy of Ohio Department of Natural Resources)

ZipZone Outdoor Adventures

This zip-lining adventure near downtown Columbus, Ohio, offers the chance to fly through the treetops and experience fall foliage in a new way. 

ZipZone Outdoor Adventures in Columbus, Ohio (photo courtesy of ZipZone Outdoor Adventures)

Apple River Fort State Historic Site

Explore life on the Midwestern frontier in Elizabeth, Illinois, at this living-history destination with activities, costumed reenactors and special events. 

Apple River Fort State Historic Site in Elizabeth, Illinois (photo by Matt Haas))

It’s A Wonderful Life Museum

Immerse yourself in the world of this classic holiday film in Seneca Falls, New York, the community that inspired parts of the fictional town of Bedford Falls in the movie. 

It’s A Wonderful Life Museum in Seneca Falls, New York (photo by Henry Law))

Raclin Murphy Museum of Art

Visit Notre Dame, Indiana, to see University of Notre Dame’s impressive art collection, which spans thousands of works and includes an outdoor sculpture garden.

Raclin Murphy Museum Of Art in Notre Dame, Indiana (photo courtesy of Raclin Murphy Museum of Art))

The Resort at Glade Springs

This mountain resort in Daniels, West Virginia, offers a wide range of lodging options as well as plenty of activities throughout fall and into winter.

The Resort At Glade Springs in Daniels, West Virginia (photo courtesy of The Resort at Glade Springs)

Embrace winter adventure at Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville, Michigan

Enjoy a wealth of outdoor adventures at this resort where the chillier seasons still offer plenty of opportunities to get outside. 

Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville, Michigan (photo courtesy of Crystal Mountain)

Rouge National Urban Park

Established in 2015, this park that is located a 45-minute drive from central Toronto, Ontario, offers a wealth of outdoor activities and hiking trails.

Rouge National Urban Park in Toronto, Ontario (photo by Scott Munn))

The Myriad Hotel

Stay at this groovy Louisville, Kentucky, property that had a former life as a disco-ball factory. Today, it features cozy guest rooms and a vintage-style swim club. 

The Myriad Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky (photo by Kriech Higdon Photography))

Carnegie Science Center

This hands-on museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, teaches visitors about the wonders of space, the human body and the city’s waterways. 

Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (photo by Becky Thurner))
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