Fall/Winter 2025

Aerial view of Pinnacles Overlook at Cumberland Gap National Historical Park in Kentucky (photo by Annabeth Dye)

The Bluegrass State is brimming with history, adventure and great music. These four nationally recognized scenic routes provide insight into all the state has to offer.

This 40,000-square-foot candy store in Cleveland, Ohio, is the largest of its kind in America, with 5,500 varieties sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Exterior of the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto, Ontario (photo courtesy of Bata Shoe Museum)

From Elton John’s platform boots to Queen Victoria’s slippers, this quirky museum in Toronto, Ontario, offers a unique perspective on culture and fashion. 

Kid posing with Big Twigs statue at Lake Malone State Park in Dunmor, Kentucky (photo by Ruth Jackson)

Explore the grounds of this Dunmor, Kentucky, park to encounter these whimsical and photo-friendly figures.

Man painting at Minnetrista Museum & Gardens’ Bob Ross Experience in Muncie, Indiana (photo courtesy of the Bob Ross Experience)

Visitors to this artistic experience in Muncie, Indiana, can explore how “The Joy of Painting” came to life.

SkyBridge Michigan at Boyne Mountain in Boyne Falls, Michigan (photo courtesy of Boyne Mountain)

With 415 acres of skiing terrain, this resort in Boyne Falls, Michigan, provides a welcoming home base for both autumn excursions and snowy-season adventures. 

Aerial view of Carmel Christkindlmarket in Carmel, Indiana (photo by Roben Bellamo)

Modeled after traditional German Christmas markets, this holiday market in Carmel, Indiana, offers an immersive and fun way to shop for gifts.

Child on slide at Castle Noel in Medina, Ohio (photo by Laura Watilo Blake)

Mark Klaus’ museum in Medina, Ohio, is a tribute to holiday memories, offering a way to experience the magic of Christmas all year long. 

Common space at Cherry Tree Inn B&B in Woodstock, Illinois (photo courtesy of Cherry Tree Inn B&B)

Plan a couples getaway to this charming bed-and-breakfast in Woodstock, Illinois, that had a starring role in the 1993 film “Groundhog Day.”

Pizza with tomatoes and herbs from Cloverleaf Pizza in Detroit, Michigan (photo courtesy of Cloverleaf Pizza)

This Eastpointe, Michigan, spot has been serving up the Motor City’s signature pizza style for decades, and it’s still operated by the family who founded it.

Bartender with brandy varieties at Copper & Kings in Louisville, Kentucky (photo by Terri Colby)

This distillery in Louisville, Kentucky, makes brandy in the heart of bourbon country, blasting its barrels with a steady dose of rock ’n’ roll music. 

Person pouring cider into glass at Finger Lakes Cider House in Interlaken, New York (photo by Hannah Stokes)

This spot in Interlaken, New York, pairs the scenic beauty of the region with ciders crafted on-site at its working farm.

People looking at blueprints at re-creation of Frank Lloyd Wright’s San Fransisco office in Erie, Pennsylvania (photo courtesy of Hagen History Center)

The famed architect’s West Coast workspace found a second life at this public history museum in Erie, Pennsylvania.

Elk at Gaylord City Elk Park in Gaylord, Michigan (photo courtesy of Gaylord Area Convention & Tourism Bureau)

This wildlife park in Gaylord, Michigan, offers three public viewing areas where travelers can catch a glimpse of the community’s city-owned elk herd. 

Group riding in vintage Model T at Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan (photo by E.E. Burger)

Opened by Henry and Clara Ford in 1929, this destination in Dearborn, Michigan, preserves history and highlights innovations that changed the world.

Glider at Harris Hill Soaring in Elmira, New York (photo by Michael Goldstein)

For those who want to fly like a bird, this club in Elmira, New York, offers scenic and serence flights on professionally piloted, motorless two-seat gliders.

Hocking Hills State Park Lodge & Conference Center in Logan, Ohio (photo courtesy of Ohio Department of Natural Resources)

This state park in Hocking County, Ohio, spans over 2,000 acres across seven different sites that showcase some of the area’s most beautiful natural landmarks.

Kids at teh Fort Wayne Museum of Art in Fort Wayne, Indiana (photo courtesy of Visit Fort Wayne)

From a Vera Bradley-themed hotel to a vibrant art museum, the Hoosier State’s second-largest city offers a fun place for a fall weekend getaway.

Little East Coast at Little Canada in Toronto, Ontario (photo courtesy of Little Canada)

This small-but-mighty attraction in Toronto, Ontario, features miniaturized versions of destinations across the country and offers the chance for your likeness to be part of the display.

Puppets at Heinz History Center’s “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” Display in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (photo courtesy of Heinz History Center)

Step into the whimsical TV world of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” at this Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, museum that houses a collection of the show’s sets, props and clothing.

Via ferrata at NRocks Outdoor Adventures in Circleville, West Virginia (photo courtesy of NRocks Outdoor Adventures)

Embrace the high life — be it navigating the via ferrata route or zip-line course — at this destination near Monongahela National Forest in Circleville, West Virginia,

People biking on Pumpkinvine Nature Trail in Elkhart County, Indiana (photo by Danny Graber)

Ride this trail in Elkhart County, Indiana, during the fall for a flavor of life in these rural communities located within the third-largest Amish settlement in the United States.

Period-appropriate table at Richard D. Driehaus Museum in Chicago, lllinois (photo by Steve Hall)

This historic home turned museum in Chicago, Illinois, provides an opportunity to explore the rich architectural details of the Nickerson Mansion, which was completed in 1883.

Winter view of Horseshoe Falls at Table Rock Centre in Niagara Falls, Ontario (photo courtesy of Niagara Falls Tourism)

This multilevel destination in Niagara Falls, Ontario, has shopping, one-of-a-kind-experiences and a restaurant with views of Horseshoe Falls, making it a perfect getaway for couples.

Exterior of The Blennerhassett Hotel in Parkersburg, West Virginia (photo courtesy of Blennerhassett Hotel & Spa)

Located near the ferry to Blennerhassett Island, this historic hotel in Parkersburg, West Virginia, offers spa services and dining options.

People gathering outside The Buffalo History Museum in Buffalo, New York (photo courtesy of Buffalo History Museum)

Housed in a structure built for the 1901 Pan American Exhibition, this museum in Buffalo, New York, shares the story of the city.

Several sock monkeys at The Sock Monkey Museum in Long Grove, Illinois (photo courtesy of The Sock Monkey Museum)

This quirky museum in Long Grove, Illinois, celebrates the stuffed animals that generations of mothers created for their children using a pair of easy-to-acquire socks.

This , attraction in Belleville, Illinois, hosts a drive-through Christmas display that tells the story the “Journey to Bethlehem.”

Person biking on Three Rivers Heritage Trail in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (photo by Carolyn Doyle)

Follow Pittsburgh’s famous waterways along this 35-mile route that provides a fresh perspective on Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Fruit pie with whipped cream at Vagabond Kitchen in Wheeling, West Virginia (photo courtesy of Vagabond Kitchen)

This restaurant in Wheeling, West Virginia, showcases chef Matt Welsch’s unique approach to some of the Mountain State’s favorite dishes.