Idema Explorers Camp

Funded by local philanthropists, this outdoor destination in Spring Lake, Michigan, offers year-round camping in yurts and treehouses.

Buddy’s Pizza

This restaurant in Detroit, Michigan, gave the world Detroit-style pizza in 1946, and it honors that claim to fame at its original location filled with Motor City charm. 

Buddy's Pizza in Detroit, Michigan (photo by Kristina Smith)

The American Factory

This unique distillery in Valparaiso, Indiana, offers a beautiful space to gather, dine and experience the brand’s core and limited-release organic spirits.

The American Factory in Valparaiso, Indiana (Photo by Jane Simon Ammeson)

8 Ski Resorts for a Winter Getaway

Hit the road for resorts in Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania and West Virginia, that offer beginner-friendly slopes, cozy lodging and plenty of off-mountain fun.  

Seven Springs Ski Resort in Champion, Pennsylvania (photo courtesy of Seven Springs Ski Resort))

Hop Lot Brewing Co.

This brewery in Suttons Bay, Michigan, invites beer fans to enjoy the beauty of winter from the comfort of reservable heated igloos. 

Hop Lot Brewing Co. in Suttons Bay, Michigan (Photo courtesy of Hop Lot Brewing Co.))

Bernheim Forest and Arboretum

This nature destination in Clermont, Kentucky, 16,000 acres of forests, trails, giant troll sculptures and a 17-acre play space.

Bernheim Forest and Arboretum in Clermont, Kentucky (photo courtesy of Bernheim Forest and Arboretum))

Maize Valley

This much-loved autumn destination in Hartville, Ohio, began drawing  visitors with its corn stand in the 1990s. 

Maize Valley in Hartville, Ohio (photo by Matt Shiffler)

Campus Martius Museum

This museum in Marietta, Ohio, tells the story of the pioneers who founded the first permanent settlement in the Northwest Territory. 

Campus Martius Museum in Marietta, Ohio (photo courtesy of Marietta-Washington County Convention & Visitors Bureau)

Otherworld

This expansive space in Columbus, Ohio, is filled with interactive art, hidden puzzles and imaginative storytelling.

Otherworld in Columbus, Ohio (photo courtesy of Otherworld Columbus))

The Museum of Radio and Technology

This museum in Huntington, West Virginia, houses artifacts that show how we have consumed media over the years.  

The Museum of Radio and Technology in Huntington, West Virginia (Photo courtesy of Museum of Radio and Technology))

MacGregor Point Provincial Park

This outdoor destination in Port Elgin, Ontario, offers yurt camping, an illuminated skating trail and other winter adventures.

MacGregor Point Provincial Park in Port Elgin, Ontario (photo courtesy of Ontario Parks))
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