Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary

This site in Alpena, Michigan, preserves Great Lakes history and educates visitors through interactive displays and shipwreck visits on Lake Huron.

The Rathskeller at the Athenaeum

This grand historic building in Indianapolis, Indiana, serves as a hub for German culture, showcasing authentic food and beer

5 Stargazing Sites in West Virginia

The Mountain State offers some of the best stargazing in the eastern United States. Professional photographer Matt Shiffler shares his experience capturing the night sky at five incredible spots.

Toft Dairy

This spot in Sandusky, Ohio, has been making ice cream for more than 100 years, and its original location honors the cow that started it all.

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Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

This botanical garden in Buffalo, New York, showcase the beauty of nature through differently themed areas, including ones that spotlight native species. 

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Eldridge Park

This summertime spot in Elmira, New York, started as a historic sculpture garden before transforming into a one-of-a-kind lakeside amusement park.

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Black Cat Books & Oddities

See your favorite stories come to life at this whimsical bookstore Medina, Ohio, through themed rooms honoring literary figures like Edgar Allan Poe and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

Rockport State Recreation Area

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.

De Zwaan

This historic windmill was transported from the Netherlands to Holland, Michigan, where it has resided at Windmill Island Gardens since the 1960s.

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Miffytown

A loveable bunny from the Netherlands has made her home in Williamstown, Kentucky, at this vibrant destination designed for children.

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Bolivar Bread Bakery

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.

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