The Mountain State offers some of the best stargazing in the eastern United States. Professional photographer Matt Shiffler shares his experience capturing the night sky at five incredible spots.
This island park in Parkersburg, West Virginia, showcases its ties to American history through a re-created mansion and museum.
From its Gilded Age history to its storied sports teams, this western Pennsylvania city sits at the confluence of three rivers, and summer is a perfect time to make a getaway.
This educational center in Paducah, Kentucky, shares stories of America’s inland waterways by way of engaging, hands-on exhibits.
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.
This summertime spot in Elmira, New York, started as a historic sculpture garden before transforming into a one-of-a-kind lakeside amusement park.
Since 1934, this iconic restaurant in Chicago, Illinois, has been serving its iconic cheeseburgers and legendary stories to tourists and locals alike.
This take-out only spot in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, serves up several bread varieties, including ones made using a 45-year-old sourdough starter, to hungry tourists.
Visit Oak Hill, West Virginia, for exciting white water rafting experiences for all ages, plus rock climbing, zip lining and more.
Composer Stephen Foster is honored through family artifacts and renditions of his music at this historic manor in Bardstown, Kentucky.
Formerly a grand country estate, this park in Wheaton, Illinois, offers beautifully manicured gardens and plenty of recreational opportunities.
