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.

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.

Cantigny Park

Formerly a grand country estate, this park in Wheaton, Illinois, offers beautifully manicured gardens and plenty of recreational opportunities.

High Park

High Park, the largest public park in Canada’s biggest city, offers a small zoo, scenic train rides and imaginative play spaces in Toronto, Ontario.

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Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

This botanical garden in Buffalo, New York, showcase the beauty of nature through differently themed areas, including ones that spotlight native species. 

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Toronto Zoo

Spanning 500 acres, this zoo in Toronto, Ontario, is home to more than 3,000 animals and offers several ways to engage with them.

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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.

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.

The Mercury Diner

This restaurant in Columbus, Ohio, puts its own spin on retrofuturism, serving breakfast and lunch favorites in a stylized diner-inspired space.

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De Zwaan

This historic windmill was transported from the Netherlands to Holland, Michigan, where it has resided at Windmill Island Gardens since the 1960s.

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Black Cat Books & Oddities

See your favorite stories come to life at this whimsical bookstore Medina, Ohio, through themed rooms honoring literary figures like Edgar Allan Poe and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

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