Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory

Immerse yourself in butterflies at this Niagara Falls, Ontario, spot that allows guests to get up-close with the colorful creatures and learn about their life cycle. 

America’s Christmas Hometown

Celebrate the holiday season in Santa Claus, Indiana, where every day feels like Christmas and the Jolly Old Elf is found around every turn. 

America’s Christmas Hometown in Santa Claus, Indiana (photo courtesy of santaclausind.org)

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)

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))

Shedd Aquarium

Explore marine life in Chicago, Illinois, at this 422,000-square-foot aquarium that is the third-largest attraction of its kind in the Western Hemisphere.

Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, Illinois (photo courtesy of Visit Hendricks County))

Crystal Mountain

Enjoy a wealth of outdoor adventures at this resort in Thompsonville, Michigan. Fall and winter offer plenty of opportunities to get outside. 

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

Pomona Salt Cave and Spa

Enjoy a restful retreat at this halotherapy-focused spot nestled in the mountains of White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.

Pomona Salt Cave and Spa in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia (photo courtesy of Pomona Salt Cafe and Spa)

Raclin Murphy Museum of Art

Visit Notre Dame, Indiana, to see Notre Dame University’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)

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))

Hershey’s Chocolate World

This sweet spot in Hershey, Pennsylvania, brings the fun with a fun ride, interactive experiences and plenty of chocolate to go around. 

Hershey’s Chocolate World in Hershey, Pennsylvania (photo courtesy of The Hershey Co.))

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. 

Virtue Cider in Fennville, Michigan (photo courtesy of Virtue Cider))
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