Potawatomi Zoo

See the more than 400 animals that reside at this 23-acre nonprofit zoo in South Bend, Indiana, that offers opportunities for incredible up-close experiences.

Fox River Trolley Museum

Go for train rides and explore a collection of antique rail cars at this South Elgin, Illinois, museum.

Presque Isle Lighthouse

Standing along the Lake Erie shore since 1873, this lighthouse in Erie, Pennsylvania, is brimming with maritime history.

Hillbilly Golf

Play a unique game of miniature golf in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Take a ride up the mountainside before playing 18 holes on the way back down.

Tubing on the Big Sable River

Go for a tubing adventure in Ludington, Michigan. The journey ends at a Lake Michigan beach perfect for swimming and sunbathing.

Family floating in inner tubes on the Big Sable River in Ludington, Michigan (photo by Todd Reed))

Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory

This former fire tower located on a mountaintop in Waiteville, West Virginia, is now a scenic lookout point along the Appalachian Trail where volunteers track the migration of raptors.

Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate

Explore the life of Speaker of the House and U.S Senator Henry Clay in Lexington, Kentucky, at an estate preserved by his children and grandchildren.

Interior of The Henry Clay Estate in Lexington, Kentucky (photo courtesy of The Henry Clay Estate)

Aire Ancient Baths

Enjoy the ancient Roman practice of “taking to the waters” at this luxurious space in Chicago, Illinois, that is dedicated to tranquility and relaxation.

Neapolitan Pizzas at Hawkins Family Farm

Dine on an Italian specialty al fresco in North Manchester, Indiana, at this family-owned spot that hosts seasonal Friday pizza nights on the farm.

Neapolitan pizza at Hawkins Family Farm in North Manchester, Indiana (photo courtesy of Hawkins Family Farm))

West Virginia Wildlife Center

Lean about the native fauna of the mountain state at this 330-acre French Creek, West Virginia, destination that is home to over 30 species of animal.

Drummond Island

Make a couples getaway to this island in Lake Huron off the coast of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Enjoy swimming, paddling and a wealth of other on-the-water activities.