Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

This botanical garden in Buffalo, New York, showcase the beauty of nature through differently themed areas, including ones that spotlight native species. 

Wabash & Erie Canal Park

This park in Delphi, Indiana, shares the historical significance of waterways that once supported a bulk of American travel and commerce.

Cantigny Park

Formerly a grand country estate, this park in Wheaton, Illinois, offers beautifully manicured gardens and plenty of recreational opportunities.

Muhammad Ali Center

The legendary boxer is remembered in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, through this museum that honors his accomplishments and activism.

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5 Stargazing Sites in West Virginia

The Mountain State offers some of the best stargazing in the eastern United States. Professional photographer Matt Shiffler shares his experience capturing the night sky at five incredible spots.

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Rockport State Recreation Area

Spanning nearly 4,300 acres, Rockport State Recreation Area in Alpena, Michigan, offers a glimpse into its past, with opportunities for hiking, kayaking and other adventures.

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Bolivar Bread Bakery

This take-out only spot in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, serves up several bread varieties, including ones made using a 45-year-old sourdough starter, to hungry tourists.

How to Spend 48 Hours in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

From its Gilded Age history to its storied sports teams, this western Pennsylvania city sits at the confluence of three rivers, and summer is a perfect time to make a getaway.  

Pine Creek Gorge

Find opportunities for hiking, backpacking, kayaking and biking while surrounded by the area’s natural beauty at this outdoor destination in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania.

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Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary

This site in Alpena, Michigan, preserves Great Lakes history and educates visitors through interactive displays and shipwreck visits on Lake Huron.

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The Mercury Diner

This restaurant in Columbus, Ohio, puts its own spin on retrofuturism, serving breakfast and lunch favorites in a stylized diner-inspired space.

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