Hatfield-McCoy Trails

Jump in an all-terrain vehicle or off-road motorcycle and follow miles of backcountry trails in Gilbert County, West Virginia

National Quilt Museum

Visit this Paducah, Kentucky, museum that has nearly 700 quilts in its permanent collection and hosts a variety of temporary themed exhibits.

Men looking at quilts at National Quilt Museum in Paducah, Kentucky (photo courtesy of Paducah Convention & Visitors Bureau)

Belle Isle Aquarium

Visit Detroit, Michigan, to see America’s oldest aquarium: a beautifully preserved building that houses a collection of 182 aquatic species.

Interior of Belle Isle Aquarium in Detroit, Michigan (photo by Matt Shuert)

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))

Secret Sandwich Society

This inventive restaurant in Fayetteville, West Virginia, pays tribute to former U.S. presidents and first ladies by way of sandwiches bearing their names.

Sandwich from Secret Sandwich Society in Fayetteville, West Virginia (photo by J. Young of Iron Arch Photo))

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))

Squire Boone Caverns

Head to Mauckport, Indiana, to explore this subterranean marvel, which is home to the largest publicly accessible active rimstone dam in the United States.

Stalactites and stalagmites at Squire Boone Caverns in Mauckport, Indiana (photo courtesy of Squire Boone Caverns)

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)

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))

White Limozeen at the Graduate Hotel

Embracing the country-glam flair of Dolly Parton, this Nashville, Tennessee, spot features a spirited rooftop bar and candy-colored themed restaurant.

Lobby of White Limozen at the Graduate Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee (photo by MJ Geeney))

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))
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