Along Lake Michigan in Chicago, this quiet natural area draws the most avid birdwatchers with rare species, migration activity, and beachside paths.
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This charming city in Ontario, Canada, has old school architecture, boutique shopping, and Shakespeare festivals, all with a distinct European flavor.
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This Midwest botanical garden offers more than 20 themed spaces with blooming flowers, unique plants, walking paths, bridges, and water features.
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Along with several nearby campsites, the oldest artificial lake in Arkansas is a great spot for boating and fishing, thanks to numerous boat ramps and piers.
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Vermont is ripe with history, and you can add the state's oldest hotel into that history. Featuring restaurants and a golf course, it's a spa getaway.
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Lovers of hiking, fishing, and bird watching rejoice — this state and nationally-run marshland in Wisconsin offers nearly 300 different bird species to spot.
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This Missouri city has an iconic restaurant known for its "throwed rolls," a historic downtown that hosts festivals, and a rodeo with bullfighters and cowboys.
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Drive Tennessee’s music corridor from Nashville to Memphis, with stops for country, blues, and rock ’n’ roll history, museums, and iconic landmarks.
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This quaint Maryland suburb located in between Baltimore and Washington DC is a family-friendly spot, growing in part thanks to its many parks and hiking.
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If you're looking for an affordable and tasty shopping experience off the Las Vegas Strip, this mall, which happens to be the oldest in the area, is for you.
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Hike rugged coastal trails and spot rare miniature island foxes on the islands that make up this national park off the coast of Southern California.
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If you're eager to work from home, this state in the American West, known for its plentiful national parks, might be the perfect base to set up shop.
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With fantastic opportunities for camping, hiking, fishing, and wildlife-spotting, this Catskills wilderness area offers plenty of rustic charm.
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Experience panoramic views of one of the country’s most picturesque mountain ranges via a quick 20-minute hike less than an hour from Asheville.
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This is the oldest neighborhood in Jacksonville, a vibrant Florida treasure with walkable charm, historic buildings, cute eateries, and a big park.
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Settled by the Swedish in 1644, this Pennsylvania city is by far older than Philadelphia. Check out its historical sites, restaurants, and entertainment venues.
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The capital of the U.S. is filled with museums -- many of them free to visit as they're part of the Smithsonian. It's no wonder these places are so popular.
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This Virginia state park — just an hour’s drive from D.C. — offers backpacking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and stargazing among epic pastoral vistas.
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If you dream of spending your golden years sipping wine on a beach and exploring European culture we've got a list of some of your best options.
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An hour away from Hartford, nestled in the foothills of the Connecticut Berkshires, is a clapboard-sided inn older than the United States itself.
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Visit this clear blue, 213-foot-deep Minnesota lake if you’re on the hunt for fishing, boating, swimming, and camping in a peaceful spot with amenities.
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This Sacramento suburb is a culturally rich city that offers a wide variety of cuisine, in addition to scenic views of the American River at its parks.
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If you adore the sandy shores and verdant landscapes of the Aloha State, this stunning French island might just be your new favorite vacation destination.
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This Kentucky getaway features lake recreation, a trail network for hiking, a campground with lake access, and a marina for boating, fishing, and swimming.
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In the mid-20th century, Nike missile bases protected U.S. cities from nuclear attack. Now you can play paintball at this one, a registered historic locale.
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Pennsylvania is home to a variety of unique hiking trails, and if you head to this state park on the Susquehanna, you'll get some beautiful views of the river.
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Planning retirement in 2026? These three U.S. states stand out for scenic landscapes, low costs, and plenty of ways to stay active year-round.
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