Schmidt’s Sausage Haus

Originally established in 1886 as a meat-packing house, this Columbus, Ohio, eatery can be found in the city’s popular German Village neighborhood.

Shawnee State Park

Unplug at this Appalachian paradise in West Portsmouth, Ohio, where many migrating birds can be spotted and wildflowers abound.

Kayaks at Shawnee State Park in West Portsmouth, Ohio (photo courtesy of Ohio Department of Natural Resources)

Lady Kate Sightseeing Tours

See Lake Erie from a new perspective on this 1952 diesel-powered boat that has been offering tours in Erie, Pennsylvania, since 2008.

Lady Kate Sightseeing Tours in Erie, Pennsylvania (photo courtesy of Presque Isle Boat Tours)

Point Pelee National Park

One of Canada’s smallest national parks, this Leamington, Ontario, spot offers opportunities for canoeing, kayaking, biking and hiking.

Point Pelee National Park in Leamington, Ontario (photo courtesy of Parks Canada))

Nashville Zoo at Grassmere

Take a walk on the wild side at this family-friendly Nashville, Tennessee, destination that is home to 325 unique animal species.

Family looking at flamingos at the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere in Nashville, Tennessee (photo by Aimee Stubbs))

Pullman National Historical Park

Opened on Chicago, Illinois’ south side in 1880, the site of The Pullman Co.’s railcar factory and planned community shares the story of this historic neighborhood. 

Clock Tower at Pullman National Historical Park in Chicago, Illinois (photo by National Park Service / Daniel Pels))

Second Stride Farm

Meet retired racehorses in the process of retraining at this Louisville, Kentucky, destination, where visitors can see the horses in the pasture and in their stables.

Women looking at horse at Second Stride Farm in Louisville, Kentucky (photo by Tom Adkinson)

Horse Tours of Gettysburg

Offering two-hour tours, this Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, operation provides detailed commentary on the three-day Civil War battle that occurred here in 1863.

People riding during Horse Tours of Gettysburg in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (photo courtesy of Destination Gettysburg)

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis

Schedule a day of play at this Indianapolis, Indiana, attraction that boasts a collection of more than 130,000 items, as well as interactive experiences and games for little ones.

Mom and son looking at artifacts at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis in Indianapolis, Indiana (photo courtesy of The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis))

The Northridge Inn & Resort

Take a romantic getaway to this Sundridge, Ontario, spot that offers a variety of lodging options, from the revamped inn to glamping tents.

Couple at The Northridge Inn & Resort in Sundridge, Ontario (photo by Black Saddle Photography))

Wildlife Prairie Park

Encounter over 180 animals at this Hanna City, Illinois, destination that is home to coyotes, cougars, black bears, bison and more.

Bison and elk at Wildlife Prairie Park in Hanna City, Illinois (photo by Brielle Kuchinski))
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