Fall/Winter 2022

Fall/Winter 2022 Cover

Inside the 21c Museum Hotel in Chicago Illinois (photo by Julie Soeffer)

This hotel in Chicago, Illinois, features more than 10,000 square feet of gallery space, including a 400-person capacity main gallery, that is free and open to the public. 

Absolutely Chicago Segway Tours in Chicago Illinois (photo courtesy of Absolutely Chicago Segway Tours)

The Ghosts and Gangsters tour offers a fun way to explore Chicago while connecting with its history.

Man takes photo of hot air balloon in Bloomington, Indiana (photo courtesy of SkyVista Ballooning)

Several companies in and around Bloomington, Indiana, offer hot air balloon excursions that ride high above the changing leaves. 

Beer Cheese Trail in Clark County, Kentucky (photo courtesy of Winchester-Clark County Tourism Commission)

Sample a variety of culinary creations in Clark County, Kentucky, the birthplace of beer cheese. 

A gallery at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Owensboro, Kentucky (photo courtesy of destination)

This Owensboro, Kentucky, institution is the only one dedicated to the history and preservation of the musical genre rooted in the driving sounds of banjo, guitar, mandolin, fiddle and bass.

Casa Nueva in Athens, Ohio (photo by Stephanie Park)

Visit this Athens, Ohio, spot for Mexican-inspired cuisine with an ingredient list that draws from farmers and purveyors throughout the region.

Holiday decorations at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge Tennessee (photo by Curtis Hilbun/Dollywood)

Country music singer and actress Dolly Parton’s theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, shines during the holidays with over 5 million lights. 

Discovery Park of America in Union City, Tennessee (photo courtesy of destination)

This attraction in Union City, Tennessee, is part science center, part natural history museum and part regional culture and art showplace

Friends visiting Finger Lakes Wine Country in New York State (photo courtesy of Finger Lakes Wine Country)

The area of New York State is known for its quaint and idyllic small towns that offer a wide variety of tourist attractions, including wineries. 

Beam Rocks at Forbes State Forest in Pennsylvania (photo courtesy of Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources)

This sprawling natural area located in parts of Westmoreland, Somerset and Fayette counties in Pennsylvania covers more than 60,000 acres. 

A bicyclist rides by the entrance to Frick Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (photo courtesy of Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy)

This Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, favorite holds the distinction of being the city’s largest historic regional park

Autumn scene at Babaock State Park (photo by Regis Mahoy)

The rustic structure built within the park in Clifftop, West Virginia, is one of the most photographed locations in the state. 

Kayaking is one of the experiences available at Goldberry Woods in Union Pier, Michigan (photo courtesy of destination)

This Union Pier, Michigan, spot not far from the trendy beach towns along Lake Michigan offers an oasis of forests, gardens and orchards on a curve of the Galien River.

Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania (photo by iStock)

Crowds gather in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, every Feb. 2 for a charming tradition that stretches back to 1886. 

 

The patio at Hotel Covington in Covington, Kentucky (photo courtesy of destination)

This spot in Covington, Kentucky, makes a charming home base from which to set out and explore Northern Kentucky. 

Skaters on the Howard Park Ice Trail in South Bend, Indiana

This South Bend, Indiana, destination features a refrigerated ice trail — a continuous, 15-foot-wide, 650-foot-long loop that gradually dips and climbs. 

1957 Chevy mural in Pontiac, Illinois (photo courtesy of Pontiac-Oakland Automobile Museum & Resource Center)

These two museums in Pontiac, Illinois, celebrate America’s obsession with the open road and historic cars from throughout history. 

Kenova Pumpkin House in Kenova, West Virginia (photo by Jennifer Morrison)

Each autumn this home in Kenova, West Virginia, hosts an incredible pumpkin display that draws locals and travelers alike. 

The interior of the Knoxville Museum of Art in Knoxville, Tennessee  (photo courtesy of destination)

This attraction in Knoxville, Tennessee, showcases the rich and diverse visual culture of East Tennessee and Southern Appalachia. 

Lights on Stratford in Stratford, Ontario (photo courtesy of Lights on Stratford)

The winter festival transforms Stratford, Ontario’s historic square and parks with luminous art and interactive light installations.

Family skiing at Mad River Mountain in Zanesfield, Ohio (photo courtesy of Vail Resorts)

As Ohio’s largest ski area, this Zanesfield, Ohio, destination spans 144 acres of skiable terrain, including 20 trails, a tubing park, 11 lifts and 300 feet of vertical drop.

Ducks on the water and flying at Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge in Seneca Falls, New York (photo courtesy of destination)

This natural area in Seneca Falls, New York, draws visitors who want to catch sight of some of the more than 300 different bird species seen here throughout the year. 

A Mountain Rail Adventures train excursion through West Virginia (courtesy of the Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad)

Mountain Rail Adventures offers train excursions from depots in Cass, Durbin and Elkins, West Virginia

A fall landscape at New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia (photo Doug Lemons)

Head to Lansing, West Virginia, to explore one of our nation’s newest national parks in all its autumn glory as fall color arrives.

The Eternal Spa at the Omni Bedford Springs Resort in Bedford, Pennsylvania (photo courtesy of destination)

This historic resort in Bedford, Pennsylvania, features modern and luxurious spa amenities. 

Hall of Fame Gallery at Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio (photo courtesy of Pro Football Hall of Fame)

The Canton, Ohio, favorite celebrates the story of the NFL, mixing a deep history of its first century with fun and interactive exhibits that highlight the game’s advances and innovations.

Age of Dinosaurs Gallery at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, Ontario (photo courtesy of destination)

Known for its dinosaurs, this Toronto, Ontario, institution features more than 40 galleries and exhibition spaces and houses more than 13 million pieces. 

The famous falls at Tahquamenon Falls State Park in Paradise, Michigan (photo courtesy of Upper Peninsula Travel & Recreation)

This Paradise, Michigan, park on the state’s Upper Peninsula is known for its famous root-beer-hued waterfall.

Tamarack Marketplace in Beckley, West Virginia (photo courtesy of Tamarack Marketplace)

This building, located just off the highway in Beckley, West Virginia, showcases works from artisans representing all 55 counties in the state. 

The B-Line Bourbon Trail in Northern Kentucky (photo courtesy of Meet NYK)

Sample creations from distilleries across Northern Kentucky and great food that goes well with them. 

The Elephant Discovery Center in Hohenwald Tennessee (courtesy of The Elephant Sanctuary)

This destination in Hohenwald, Tennessee, provides an engaging, hands-on learning experience for kids and grownups.

The Mayberry Cafe in Danville, Indiana (photo courtesy of Visit Hendricks County)

This restaurant on the town square in Danville, Indiana, pays tribute to one of the most beloved TV shows of the 1960s. 

Factory equipment at The Original Kazoo Co. in Eden, New York (photo from Wikimedia Commons)

After more than a century, this Eden, New York, company’s small original kazoos are still made here using the same 18-step process. 

The Whitney in Detroit, Michigan (photo courtesy of Visit Detroit)

Get into the spirit of Halloween at this 52-room mansion in Detroit, Michigan. Completed in 1894 it now houses an award-winning restaurant. 

Fall color at Watkins Glen State Park in Watkins Glen, New York (photo by iStock)

Carved by glaciers that moved through the area nearly 10,000 years ago, this park in Watkins Glen, New York, is known for its famous gorge.