National Museum of African American Music

Explore how African American culture shaped a range of popular musical genres at this interactive museum in Nashville, Tennessee.

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)

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)

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))

The Automotive Hall of Fame

Explore the evolution of the automobile in Dearborn, Michigan. This museum showcases the car’s impact on society and celebrates the greats of auto racing. 

Automotive Hall Of Fame in Dearborn, Michigan (photo courtesy of The Automotive Hall of Fame))

True Treats Historic Candy

This unique candy shop in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, offers a curated collection of sweet treats that are served up with a side of history. 

True Treats Historic Candy in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia (photo courtesy of True Treats Historic Candy))

Apple River Fort State Historic Site

Explore life on the Midwestern frontier in Elizabeth, Illinois, at this living-history destination with activities, costumed reenactors and special events. 

Apple River Fort State Historic Site in Elizabeth, Illinois (photo by Matt Haas)

Little Debbie Park

Climb on Cosmic Brownies and play among other larger-than-life snacks at this whimsical park in Collegedale, Tennessee.

Little Debbie Park in Collegedale, Tennessee (photo courtesy of Gametime, A Playcore Company)

The Grand Resort

Named the Buckeye State’s top resort by U.S. News & World Report, this destination in Warren, Ohio, promises a luxurious stay. 

The Grand Resort in Warren, Ohio (photo courtesy of The Grand Resort))

Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse | Chicago, Illinois

Once a jazz club, this Chicago, Illinois, spot elevates the steakhouse experience with prime beef, great cocktails and shareable desserts. 

Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse in Chicago Illinois (photo by Marcin Cymmer))

Oinking Acres Farm Rescue & Sanctuary

Play with potbellied pigs at this spot in Brownsburg, Indiana, where neglected animals have found a new life and love to interact with visitors. 

Oinking Acres Farm Rescue & Sanctuary in Brownsburg, Indiana (photo courtesy of Oinking Acres Farm Rescue & Sanctuary))
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