Cloverleaf Pizza

This Eastpointe, Michigan, spot has been serving up the Motor City’s signature pizza style for decades, and it’s still operated by the family who founded it.

Vagabond Kitchen

This restaurant in Wheeling, West Virginia, showcases chef Matt Welsch’s unique approach to some of the Mountain State’s favorite dishes.

Fruit pie with whipped cream at Vagabond Kitchen in Wheeling, West Virginia (photo courtesy of Vagabond Kitchen)

Finger Lakes Cider House

This spot in Interlaken, New York, pairs the scenic beauty of the region with ciders crafted on-site at its working farm.

Person pouring cider into glass at Finger Lakes Cider House in Interlaken, New York (photo by Hannah Stokes)

Gaylord City Elk Park

This wildlife park in Gaylord, Michigan, offers three public viewing areas where travelers can catch a glimpse of the community’s city-owned elk herd. 

Elk at Gaylord City Elk Park in Gaylord, Michigan (photo courtesy of Gaylord Area Convention & Tourism Bureau))

Cherry Tree Inn B&B

Plan a couples getaway to this charming bed-and-breakfast in Woodstock, Illinois, that had a starring role in the 1993 film “Groundhog Day.”

Common space at Cherry Tree Inn B&B in Woodstock, Illinois (photo courtesy of Cherry Tree Inn B&B))

Harris Hill Soaring

For those who want to fly like a bird, this club in Elmira, New York, offers scenic and serence flights on professionally piloted, motorless two-seat gliders.

Glider at Harris Hill Soaring in Elmira, New York (photo by Michael Goldstein))

Copper & Kings

This distillery in Louisville, Kentucky, makes brandy in the heart of bourbon country, blasting its barrels with a steady dose of rock ’n’ roll music. 

Bartender with brandy varieties at Copper & Kings in Louisville, Kentucky (photo by Terri Colby)

Richard H. Driehaus Museum

This historic home turned museum in Chicago, Illinois, provides an opportunity to explore the rich architectural details of the Nickerson Mansion, which was completed in 1883.

Period-appropriate table at Richard D. Driehaus Museum in Chicago, lllinois (photo by Steve Hall)

Greenfield Village

Opened by Henry and Clara Ford in 1929, this destination in Dearborn, Michigan, preserves history and highlights innovations that changed the world.

Group riding in vintage Model T at Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan (photo by E.E. Burger))

Carmel Christkindlmarkt

Modeled after traditional German Christmas markets, this holiday market in Carmel, Indiana, offers an immersive and fun way to shop for gifts.

Aerial view of Carmel Christkindlmarket in Carmel, Indiana (photo by Roben Bellomo, Bellomo Studios, Carmel Christkindlmarket))

The Blennerhassett Hotel

Located near the ferry to Blennerhassett Island, this historic hotel in Parkersburg, West Virginia, offers spa services and dining options.

Exterior of The Blennerhassett Hotel in Parkersburg, West Virginia (photo courtesy of Blennerhassett Hotel & Spa))
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