Jim Vickers

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.

Clingmans Dome in Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee (photo by Steve Markos)

Just short drive from Gatlinburg, this section of Great Smoky Mountains National Park straddles the Tennessee-North Carolina border and offer incredible views. 

Coopers Rock State Forest in Bruceton Mills, West Virginia (photo courtesy of West Virginia Department of Natural Resources)

Take in the beauty of the Cheat River Gorge and its seemingly unending canopy of green in Bruceton Mills, West Virginia.

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Life-size figures on bench at Dickens Victorian Village in Cambridge, Ohio (photo courtesy of Cambridge/Guernsey County CVB)

More than 90 scenes featuring 180 life-size figures in vintage attire are set up at each lamppost and bench along Wheeling Avenue in Cambridge, Ohio

Edgewater Beach in Cleveland, Ohio (photo by Erik Drost)

This beautiful sand beach just west of downtown Cleveland, Ohio, makes for a great place to chill out on a summer day. 

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. 

Johnny Cash Museum in Nashville, Tennessee (photo courtesy of destination)

This museum in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, is dedicated to the life and music of the Man in Black. 

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. 

Mothman Museum in Point Pleasant, West Virginia (photo courtesy of destination)

Explore the legend of the Mothman at this fun storefront museum in the heart of downtown Point Pleasant, West Virginia.

Mount Nittany in Centre County, Pennsylvania, (photo courtesy of The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau)

This famous natural feature in Centre County, Pennsylvania, near Penn State University offers 8 miles of hiking trails  

National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, Ohio (photo by Brad Feinfnopf)

Reflect on and honor the men and women who have defended our nation by learning their stories at this Columbus, Ohio, museum. 

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. 

Sauder Village’s 1920s Main Street in Archbold, Ohio (photo courtesy of destination)

This living history attraction in Archbold, Ohio, offers a glimpse into how American life was undergoing a massive transformation a century ago. 

Family enjoying dinner at Skylon Tower's Revolving Dining Room in Niagara Falls, Ontario (photo courtesy of Skylon Tower)

Offering incredible views of North America’s most famous waterfalls, this restaurant in Niagara Falls, Ontario, provides an unforgettable experience.

The Original Tony Packo’s Cafe in Toledo, Ohio (photo by Rachael Jirousek)

This Toledo, Ohio, landmark has a long history, great eats and a fun tradition that has led both celebrities and politicians to pay a visit. 

Troll wearing “I Love Ohio” shirt at The Troll Hole Museum in Alliance, Ohio (photo by Jim Vickers)

This fun museum in Alliance, Ohio, embraces the nostalgia of the pop culture phenomenon and delves into the Scandinavian lore surrounding trolls.