History & Culture

A gallery at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Owensboro, Kentucky (photo courtesy of destination)

This Owensboro, Kentucky, institution is the only one dedicated to the history and preservation of the musical genre rooted in the driving sounds of banjo, guitar, mandolin, fiddle and bass.

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. 

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. 

This estate in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan, tied to America’s most famous automotive family offers a trip back in time. 

Indiana Dunes National Park in Porter, Indiana (photo courtesy of National Park Service)

Explore the history of the region as well as the nature supported by the Hoosier State’s famous lakeside sand dunes in Porter, Indiana. 

Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Tour in Chicago, Illinois (photo by Barry Butler)

See and learn about some of the most famous buildings in Chicago, Illinois, from the water during this Chicago River cruise. 

Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park in Hillsboro, West Virginia (photo by J. Jericho)

This Hillsboro, West Virginia, site where the largest Civil War battle in the state occurred, is now a park with great trails and views.

Rock Hall & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio (photo by Lacey Criswell)

Listen to tunes, see wardrobe and guitars from the greats and commune with the all-time greats in Cleveland, Ohio

The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (photo courtesy of The Andy Warhol Museum/photo © Abby Warhola)

This Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania museum explores the pop artist’s legacy through famous works, lesser known pieces and personal artifacts.

Harpers Ferry History National Historical Park in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia (photo courtesy of NPS/volunteer photographer Buddy Secor)

This historic site as well as the nearby Antietam Battlefield are two reasons Civil War buffs head to Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.