Spanning nearly 4,300 acres, Rockport State Recreation Area in Alpena, Michigan, offers a glimpse into its past, with opportunities for hiking, kayaking and other adventures.
Composer Stephen Foster is honored through family artifacts and renditions of his music at this historic manor in Bardstown, Kentucky.
This educational center in Paducah, Kentucky, shares stories of America’s inland waterways by way of engaging, hands-on exhibits.
This grand historic building in Indianapolis, Indiana, serves as a hub for German culture, showcasing authentic food and beer
Since 1934, this iconic restaurant in Chicago, Illinois, has been serving its iconic cheeseburgers and legendary stories to tourists and locals alike.
See the world’s largest private collections of music boxes and other antique music machines at this house museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Since 1951, this museum in Corning, New York, has educated visitors about the art of glassmaking through science-focused demonstrations and vibrant exhibits.
This summertime spot in Elmira, New York, started as a historic sculpture garden before transforming into a one-of-a-kind lakeside amusement park.
See your favorite stories come to life at this whimsical bookstore in Medina, Ohio, through themed rooms honoring literary figures like Edgar Allan Poe and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
This destination in Indianapolis, Indiana, celebrates the life, work and legacy of one of America’s most distinctive writers.
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.
