Food & Drink

Enjoy cuisine from award-winning chefs in vibrant downtown districts and stop in at landmark spots that have been open for generations. Visit craft breweries that are making creative and delicious beers and sample wines made using grapes grown throughout the region. Explore Kentucky’s Bourbon Country and sample other locally made spirits across the region.  

Box of pastries and exterior of Warda Patisserie in Detroit, Michigan (photo courtesy of Warda Patisserie)

This James Beard Award-winning destination in Detroit, Michigan, is where Warda Bouguettaya creates savories and sweets reflective of her background and travels. 

Two men eating wings at Nine-Eleven Tavern bar in Buffalo, New York (photo by Drew Brown)

Choose from more than a dozen restaurants on this self-guided culinary tour in Buffalo, New York, where hungry travelers can sample the city's most famous food export. 

The Hot Brown at The Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky (photo by Chris Witzke)

This deceptively simple creation has become a staple of Kentucky cuisine, and it was created at this hotel in Louisville where you can still order it today

Friends enjoying wine on the Traverse Wine Coast in Traverse City, Michigan (photo courtesy of Traverse City Tourism)

Explore the shore near Traverse City, Michigan, for waterfront views and a variety of wines from estate-grown grapes. 

Jack Daniel Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee (photo courtesy of Jack Daniel's)

Explore the birthplace of one of the world’s most well-known whiskey brands in Lynchburg, Tennessee, and learn how the famous spirit is made. 

The dining room at the Sanders Cafe and Museum in Corbin, Kentucky (photo by Mark A. Steele)

Visit this Corbin, Kentucky, landmark where Harland Sanders launched his famous fried-chicken restaurant. 

Sandwich at Primanti Bros. in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (photo courtesy of Primanti Bros.)

Home to the "Almost Famous" sandwich, this Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, spot is more than just a local legend. 

Short ribs at Joseph Decius restaurant in Roanoke, Indiana (photo courtesy of Joseph Decius)

Enjoy elegant farm-to-table fine dining in Roanoke Indiana’s small-town setting.

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.

West Virginia Hot Dog Festival in Huntington, West Virginia (photo courtesy of iHeart Media)

Huntington, West Virginia’s wealth of hot dog emporiums is celebrated each July at a tasty food event.