Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library

This destination in Indianapolis, Indiana, celebrates the life, work and legacy of one of America’s most distinctive writers. 

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.

Wabash & Erie Canal Park

This park in Delphi, Indiana, shares the historical significance of waterways that once supported a bulk of American travel and commerce.

Black Cat Books & Oddities

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

)

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.

)

My Old Kentucky Home

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

)

ACE Adventure Resort

Visit Oak Hill, West Virginia, for exciting white water rafting experiences for all ages, plus rock climbing, zip lining and more.

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.

Corning Museum of Glass

Since 1951, this museum in Corning, New York, has educated visitors about the art of glassmaking through science-focused demonstrations and vibrant exhibits.

)

River Discovery Center

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

)

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.  

)
LOAD MORE