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.
Since 1951, this museum in Corning, New York, has educated visitors about the art of glassmaking through science-focused demonstrations and vibrant exhibits.
Since 1934, this iconic restaurant in Chicago, Illinois, has been serving its iconic cheeseburgers and legendary stories to tourists and locals alike.
This island park in Parkersburg, West Virginia, showcases its ties to American history through a re-created mansion and museum.
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.
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 family-fun destination in Erie, Pennsylvania, has been an institution in the city for over 100 years, offering classic amusement park rides and a thrilling waterpark.
This restaurant in Columbus, Ohio, puts its own spin on retrofuturism, serving breakfast and lunch favorites in a stylized diner-inspired space.
This site in Alpena, Michigan, preserves Great Lakes history and educates visitors through interactive displays and shipwreck visits on Lake Huron.
This educational center in Paducah, Kentucky, shares stories of America’s inland waterways by way of engaging, hands-on exhibits.
