Wabash & Erie Canal Park

This park in Delphi, Indiana, shares the historical significance of waterways that once supported a bulk of American travel and commerce.

Bayernhof Museum

See the world’s largest private collections of music boxes and other antique music machines at this house museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary

This site in Alpena, Michigan, preserves Great Lakes history and educates visitors through interactive displays and shipwreck visits on Lake Huron.

Waldameer & Water World

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.

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Billy Goat Tavern

Since 1934, this iconic restaurant in Chicago, Illinois, has been serving its iconic cheeseburgers and legendary stories to tourists and locals alike.

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Bolivar Bread Bakery

This take-out only spot in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, serves up several bread varieties, including ones made using a 45-year-old sourdough starter, to hungry tourists.

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Corning Museum of Glass

Since 1951, this museum in Corning, New York, has educated visitors about the art of glassmaking through science-focused demonstrations and vibrant exhibits.

River Discovery Center

This educational center in Paducah, Kentucky, shares stories of America’s inland waterways by way of engaging, hands-on exhibits.

Eldridge Park

This summertime spot in Elmira, New York, started as a historic sculpture garden before transforming into a one-of-a-kind lakeside amusement park.

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ACE Adventure Resort

Visit Oak Hill, West Virginia, for exciting white water rafting experiences for all ages, plus rock climbing, zip lining and more.

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5 Stargazing Sites in West Virginia

The Mountain State offers some of the best stargazing in the eastern United States. Professional photographer Matt Shiffler shares his experience capturing the night sky at five incredible spots.

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