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.

De Zwaan

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

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.

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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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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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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Cantigny Park

Formerly a grand country estate, this park in Wheaton, Illinois, offers beautifully manicured gardens and plenty of recreational opportunities.

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.

The Mercury Diner

This restaurant in Columbus, Ohio, puts its own spin on retrofuturism, serving breakfast and lunch favorites in a stylized diner-inspired space.

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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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River Discovery Center

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

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