River Discovery Center

This educational center in Paducah, Kentucky, shares stories of America’s inland waterways by way of engaging, hands-on exhibits.

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. 

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.

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Pine Creek Gorge

Find opportunities for hiking, backpacking, kayaking and biking while surrounded by the area’s natural beauty at this outdoor destination in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania.

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How to Spend 48 Hours in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

From its Gilded Age history to its storied sports teams, this western Pennsylvania city sits at the confluence of three rivers, and summer is a perfect time to make a getaway.  

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My Old Kentucky Home

Composer Stephen Foster is honored through family artifacts and renditions of his music at this historic manor in Bardstown, Kentucky.

Billy Goat Tavern

Since 1934, this iconic restaurant in Chicago, Illinois, has been serving its iconic cheeseburgers and legendary stories to tourists and locals alike.

Waldameer & Water World

This family-fun destination in Erie, Pennsylvania, has been an institution in the city for over 100 years, offering classic amusement park rides and a thrilling waterpark.

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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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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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