Big Twigs at Lake Malone State Park

Explore the grounds of this Dunmor, Kentucky, park to encounter these whimsical and photo-friendly figures.

NRocks Outdoor Adventures

Embrace the high life — be it navigating the via ferrata route or zip-line course — at this destination near Monongahela National Forest in Circleville, West Virginia,

Via ferrata at NRocks Outdoor Adventures in Circleville, West Virginia (photo courtesy of NRocks Outdoor Adventures)

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)

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))

Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Exhibit at the Heinz History Center

Step into the whimsical TV world of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” at this Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, museum that houses a collection of the show’s sets, props and clothing.

Puppets at Heinz History Center’s “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” Display in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (photo courtesy of Heinz History Center))

Pumpkinvine Nature Trail

Ride this trail in Elkhart County, Indiana, during the fall for a flavor of life in these rural communities located within the third-largest Amish settlement in the United States.

People biking on Pumpkinvine Nature Trail in Elkhart County, Indiana (photo by Danny Graber))

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)

Table Rock Centre

This multilevel destination in Niagara Falls, Ontario, has shopping, one-of-a-kind-experiences and a restaurant with views of Horseshoe Falls, making it a perfect getaway for couples.

Winter view of Horseshoe Falls at Table Rock Centre in Niagara Falls, Ontario (photo courtesy of Niagara Falls Tourism)

The Sock Monkey Museum

This quirky museum in Long Grove, Illinois, celebrates the stuffed animals that generations of mothers created for their children using a pair of easy-to-acquire socks.

Several sock monkeys at The Sock Monkey Museum in Long Grove, Illinois (photo courtesy of The Sock Monkey Museum))

Three Rivers Heritage Trail

Follow Pittsburgh’s famous waterways along this 35-mile route that provides a fresh perspective on Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Person biking on Three Rivers Heritage Trail in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (photo by Carolyn Doyle))

Drive These 4 Kentucky Byways This Fall

The Bluegrass State is brimming with history, adventure and great music. These four nationally recognized scenic routes provide insight into all the state has to offer.

Aerial view of Pinnacles Overlook at Cumberland Gap National Historical Park in Kentucky (photo by Annabeth Dye))
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