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.

Bob Ross Experience at Minnetrista Museum & Gardens

Visitors to this artistic experience in Muncie, Indiana, can explore how “The Joy of Painting” came to life.

Man painting at Minnetrista Museum & Gardens’ Bob Ross Experience in Muncie, Indiana (photo courtesy of the Bob Ross Experience)

Greenfield Village

Opened by Henry and Clara Ford in 1929, this destination in Dearborn, Michigan, preserves history and highlights innovations that changed the world.

Group riding in vintage Model T at Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan (photo by E.E. Burger)

Pumpkinvine Nature Trail

Ride this trail in Elkhart County, Indiana, during the fall for a flavor of life in these rural communities located within the third-largest Amish settlement in the United States.

People biking on Pumpkinvine Nature Trail in Elkhart County, Indiana (photo by Danny Graber))

Copper & Kings

This distillery in Louisville, Kentucky, makes brandy in the heart of bourbon country, blasting its barrels with a steady dose of rock ’n’ roll music. 

Bartender with brandy varieties at Copper & Kings in Louisville, Kentucky (photo by Terri Colby))

Finger Lakes Cider House

This spot in Interlaken, New York, pairs the scenic beauty of the region with ciders crafted on-site at its working farm.

Person pouring cider into glass at Finger Lakes Cider House in Interlaken, New York (photo by Hannah Stokes))

Cloverleaf Pizza

This Eastpointe, Michigan, spot has been serving up the Motor City’s signature pizza style for decades, and it’s still operated by the family who founded it.

Pizza with tomatoes and herbs from Cloverleaf Pizza in Detroit, Michigan (photo courtesy of Cloverleaf Pizza)

The Buffalo History Museum

Housed in a structure built for the 1901 Pan American Exhibition, this museum in Buffalo, New York, shares the story of the city.

People gathering outside The Buffalo History Museum in Buffalo, New York (photo courtesy of Buffalo History Museum)

How to Spend 48 Hours in Fort Wayne, Indiana

From a Vera Bradley-themed hotel to a vibrant art museum, the Hoosier State’s second-largest city offers a fun place for a fall weekend getaway.

Kids at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art in Fort Wayne, Indiana (photo courtesy of Visit Fort Wayne))

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))

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))
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