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.  

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.

The B-Line Bourbon Trail in Northern Kentucky (photo courtesy of Meet NYK)

Sample creations from distilleries across Northern Kentucky and great food that goes well with them. 

The Mayberry Cafe in Danville, Indiana (photo courtesy of Visit Hendricks County)

This restaurant on the town square in Danville, Indiana, pays tribute to one of the most beloved TV shows of the 1960s. 

The Whitney in Detroit, Michigan (photo courtesy of Visit Detroit)

Get into the spirit of Halloween at this 52-room mansion in Detroit, Michigan. Completed in 1894 it now houses an award-winning restaurant. 

Beer Cheese Trail in Clark County, Kentucky (photo courtesy of Winchester-Clark County Tourism Commission)

Sample a variety of culinary creations in Clark County, Kentucky, the birthplace of beer cheese. 

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. 

Strip District in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (photo by Jin Wu)

This riverside district in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, offers a foodie paradise with restaurants and markets that span cuisines of the world

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. 

Rusted Silo Southern Barbecue & Brew House in Lizton, Indiana (photo courtesy of Visit Hendricks County)

Dig into some of the state’s best barbecue at this small-but-mighty railside spot in Lizton, Indiana

Hermitage Farm in Goshen, Kentucky (photo courtesy of Oldham KY Farm Tours)

This former farm in Goshen, Kentucky, is now a food-and-drink destination that offers overnight stays.