History & Culture

Visitors at one of the Churchill Downs Behind the Scenes Tours in Louisville, Kentucky (photo courtesy of Kentucky Derby Museum)

Derby Day comes just ones a year, but a variety of tours take travelers behind the scenes of Louisville, Kentucky’s legendary horse-racing venue.

A costumed historical interpreter and visitor at Conner Prairie in Fishers, Indiana (photo by Aimed Photography LLC)

Pioneer times come to life in Fishers, Indiana, with costumed historical interpreters and activities straight from the 19th century.  

Couple at the Niagara Parks Power Station in Niagara Falls, Ontario (photo by Rob Anzit)

History meets beauty in Niagara Falls, Ontario, at this attraction that offers incredible view of the falls from a new perspective. 

Families at the duck parade at The Peabody hotel in Memphis, Tennessee (photo courtesy of Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau)

This legendary hotel in Memphis, Tennessee, rolls out the red carpet each morning for a marching parade of ducks. 

Baseball Fans at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois (photo courtesy of choosechicago.com)

Visit the home of the Cubs in Chicago to take in the sights and sounds of one of the most famous sports venues in history. 

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.

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. 

 

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.

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. 

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