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.

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)

Cherry Tree Inn B&B

Plan a couples getaway to this charming bed-and-breakfast in Woodstock, Illinois, that had a starring role in the 1993 film “Groundhog Day.”

Common space at Cherry Tree Inn B&B in Woodstock, Illinois (photo courtesy of Cherry Tree Inn B&B)

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))

Hocking Hills State Park

This state park in Hocking County, Ohio, spans over 2,000 acres across seven different sites that showcase some of the area’s most beautiful natural landmarks.

Hocking Hills State Park Lodge & Conference Center in Logan, Ohio (photo courtesy of Ohio Department of Natural Resources))

Castle Noel

Mark Klaus’ museum in Medina, Ohio, is a tribute to holiday memories, offering a way to experience the magic of Christmas all year long. 

Child on slide at Castle Noel in Medina, Ohio (photo by Laura Watilo Blake))

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)

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)

Frank Lloyd Wright Field Office Museum at the Hagen History Center

The famed architect’s West Coast workspace found a second life at this public history museum in Erie, Pennsylvania.

People looking at blueprints at re-creation of Frank Lloyd Wright’s San Fransisco office in Erie, Pennsylvania (photo courtesy of Hagen History Center))

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))

Gaylord City Elk Park

This wildlife park in Gaylord, Michigan, offers three public viewing areas where travelers can catch a glimpse of the community’s city-owned elk herd. 

Elk at Gaylord City Elk Park in Gaylord, Michigan (photo courtesy of Gaylord Area Convention & Tourism Bureau))
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