Visit Detroit, Michigan, to see America’s oldest aquarium: a beautifully preserved building that houses a collection of 182 aquatic species.
Take the scenic route on this 11-mile driving loop nestled in Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Townsend, Tennessee.
Visit Saugatuck, Michigan, and rent one of these whimsical, easy-driving boats that can hold up to 10 passengers and are perfect for lake or river cruising.
Make your way to Mumford, New York, to experience this interactive village with 68 historic buildings that are populated by costumed educators offering stories and demonstrations.
Jump in an all-terrain vehicle or off-road motorcycle and follow miles of backcountry trails in Gilbert County, West Virginia.
Offering two-hour tours, this Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, operation provides detailed commentary on the three-day Civil War battle that occurred here in 1863.
Explore a collection of this iconic company’s farm equipment, from vintage tractors to electric-powered machinery, in Moline, Illinois.
In operation since 1926, this Elysburg, Pennsylvania, park features a wooden roller coaster, midway games, an 18-hole miniature golf course and plenty of food to go around.
See Lake Erie from a new perspective on this 1952 diesel-powered boat that has been offering tours in Erie, Pennsylvania, since 2008.
Take a bite out of this Marion County, West Virginia, food trail that celebrates an Italy-meets-Appalachia specialty that originated as lunch fare for 1920s coal miners.
Established as a trolley park in 1898, this Bemus Point, New York, destination offers classic arcade games, family-friendly rides and a themed mini golf course.
Take a walk on the wild side at this family-friendly Nashville, Tennessee, destination that is home to 325 unique animal species.
Visit this Paducah, Kentucky, museum that has nearly 700 quilts in its permanent collection and hopes a variety of temporary themed exhibits.
Stay at this Creola, Ohio, destination that brings Moroccan- and Hobbit-inspired cabins to southeast Ohio’s Hocking Hills region.
Take this tour and learn how Newport, Kentucky, was a prototype for modern-day Las Vegas.
Visit this dune-covered stretch of shoreline in Saugatuck, Michigan, that is among the most famous in the Great Lakes State.
One of Canada’s smallest national parks, this Leamington, Ontario, spot offers opportunities for canoeing, kayaking, biking and hiking.
Opened on Chicago, Illinois’ south side in 1880, the site of The Pullman Co.’s railcar factory and planned community shares the story of this historic neighborhood.
Originally established in 1886 as a meat-packing house, this Columbus, Ohio, eatery can be found in the city’s popular German Village neighborhood.
Meet retired racehorses in the process of retraining at this Louisville, Kentucky, destination, where visitors can see the horses in the pasture and in their stables.
This inventive restaurant in Fayetteville, West Virginia, pays tribute to former U.S. presidents and first ladies by way of sandwiches bearing their names.
Unplug at this Appalachian paradise in West Portsmouth, Ohio, where many migrating birds can be spotted and wildflowers abound.
This Skaneateles, New York, hotel features individually designed rooms and a romantic restaurant with a fine dining menu.
Head to Mauckport, Indiana, to explore this subterranean marvel, which is home to the largest publicly accessible active rimstone dam in the United States.
Visit this Toronto, Ontario, destination that dishes out generous tastings and artful storytelling about the city’s rich food culture.
Schedule a day of play at this Indianapolis, Indiana, attraction that boasts a collection of more than 130,000 items, as well as interactive experiences and games for little ones.
Explore the life and legacy of Tom Bullock, the first Black American to write and publish a cocktail recipe book, at this interactive re-enactment experience in Louisville, Kentucky.
Take a romantic getaway to this Sundridge, Ontario, spot that offers a variety of lodging options, from the revamped inn to glamping tents.
Take to the trees at this Lansing, West Virginia, guided experience that offers scenic zips near New River Gorge National Park.
Embracing the country-glam flair of Dolly Parton, this Nashville, Tennessee, spot features a spirited rooftop bar and candy-colored themed restaurant.
Encounter over 180 animals at this Hanna City, Illinois, destination that is home to coyotes, cougars, black bears, bison and more.
Learn about several famous 19th-century social reformers at this Seneca Falls, New York, destination that shares the story of the Seneca Falls Convention.