De Zwaan

This historic windmill was transported from the Netherlands to Holland, Michigan, where it has resided at Windmill Island Gardens since the 1960s.

Eldridge Park

This summertime spot in Elmira, New York, started as a historic sculpture garden before transforming into a one-of-a-kind lakeside amusement park.

Cantigny Park

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

Toft Dairy

This spot in Sandusky, Ohio, has been making ice cream for more than 100 years, and its original location honors the cow that started it all.

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Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park

This island park in Parkersburg, West Virginia, showcases its ties to American history through a re-created mansion and museum.

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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.  

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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.

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. 

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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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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River Discovery Center

This educational center in Paducah, Kentucky, shares stories of America’s inland waterways by way of engaging, hands-on exhibits.

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