History & Culture

Wayne County Historical Museum & Joseph Moore Museum in Richmond, Indiana (photo courtesy of destination)

These two museums in Richmond, Indiana, both have a mummy among their permanent collections. 

Henry Ford Museum Of American Innovation in Dearborn, Michigan (photo courtesy of destination)

Opened in 1929, this museum in Dearborn, Michigan, offers 523,000 square feet of artifacts and exhibits that tell a story of American ingenuity. 

Bottleworks Hotel in Indianapolis, Indiana (photo courtesy of Bottleworks District)

The former home of the world’s largest Coca-Cola bottling plant is now a downtown Indianapolis nightlife destination. 

Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee (photo courtesy of destination)

Once the home of the Grand Ole Opry, this downtown Nashville landmark still hosts live performances and offers tours. 

Archive of the Afterlife: The National Museum of the Paranormal in Cameron, West Virginia (photo courtesy of destination)

The collection of oddities at this home museum in Cameron, West Virginia, includes a number of haunted objects from paranormal investigations. 

Casa Loma in Toronto, Ontario (photo courtesy of destination)

This Gothic mansion turned museum and cultural landmark in Toronto offers tours, dining and seasonal events. 

Museum Of the Soldier in Portland, Indiana (photo courtesy of destination)

Covering conflicts from the Civil War to the war on terrorism, this museum in the small town of Portland, Indiana, showcases stories of service and sacrifice.

The state where country music reigns supreme offers a wealth of ways to connect with live music and legends of the genre, including these destinations in Nashville and Memphis. 

The experiences found in the Steel City range from hulking sandwiches to an inventive museum that celebrates the life of a pop-art icon.   

It’s a breeze finding fun things to do in the Windy City, from an architectural river tour to taking in a game at one of baseball’s most famous fields.