Sarah Miller

Family on Tilt-a-Whirl at Midway State Park in Bemus Point, New York (photo courtesy of Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau)

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.

Person riding down luge at Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park in Muskegon, Michigan (photo by Adam Alexander Photography)

One of only four facilities of its kind in the United States, this Muskegon, Michigan, adventure center offers a winter wonderland of outdoor activities. 

Three African penguins swimming at the National Aviary in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (photo by Mike Faix)

Over 500 birds, many unique and endangered, live in this expansive aviary in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is the only independent, indoor zoo dedicated to birds in the nation. 

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Neapolitan pizza at Hawkins Family Farm in North Manchester, Indiana (photo courtesy of Hawkins Family Farm)

Dine on an Italian specialty al fresco in North Manchester, Indiana, at this family-owned spot that hosts seasonal Friday pizza nights on the farm. 

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.

Couple railbiking along elevated track at Rail Explorers in Versailles, Kentucky (photo courtesy of Rail Explorers)

Go railbiking through Versailles, Kentucky, along the tracks of the 1888 Louisville Southern Railroad to explore the Bluegrass State in a new way. 

Reach For The Sky Canopy Walk in Tipton, Michigan (photo courtesy of Hidden Lake Gardens)

Walk 65 feet above the ground in Tipton, Michigan, on suspended wooden bridges that provide great views of the fall foliage. 

Mother and kids entering castle at Storybook Gardens in London, Ontario (photo by Dudek Photography)

Become immersed in fairy-tale classics at this London, Ontario, destination dedicated to imaginative play for the whole family. 

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.

Family floating in inner tubes on the Big Sable River in Ludington, Michigan (photo by Todd Reed)

Go for a tubing adventure in Ludington, Michigan. The journey ends at a Lake Michigan beach perfect for swimming and sunbathing.