Must-see attractions in Eastern USA

  • Sandwich Glass Museum

    Cape Cod

    Sandwich glass, now prized by collectors, had its heyday in the 19th century, and this heritage is artfully displayed in this excellent, sprawling museum…

  • Robert Moses State Park

    Long Island

    Robert Moses State Park, one small part of Fire Island accessible by car, lies at the westernmost end and features wide, soft-sand beaches with mellower…

  • Nauset Light

    Cape Cod

    Nauset Light is a picturesque red-and-white lighthouse guarding the shoreline at the Nauset Light Beach. Look familiar? You may have seen it on all the…

  • Oliver Winery

    Indiana

    Situated in lovely grounds 8 miles north of the university, Indiana's oldest and largest winery (the biggest east of the Mississippi, in fact) is a…

  • Comcast Innovation & Technology Center

    Philadelphia

    This $1.5-billion, 60-story, 1121ft tower designed by Lord Norman Foster is already Philadelphia's tallest building. Though not open at the time of…

  • American Prohibition Museum

    Savannah

    Learn about the history of Prohibition in the US in this spirited museum, the only one of its kind in the country. Exhibits feature live actors, films,…

  • Jefferson Street Sound

    Nashville

    Musicians like Muddy Waters, Etta James and Jimi Hendrix all played in clubs on Jefferson St, the heart of the city's Black community during segregation…

  • Seagull Beach

    Cape Cod

    Long and wide Seagull Beach, off South Sea Ave from MA 28, is the town's best south-side beach. The scenic approach to the beach runs alongside a tidal…

  • Kidscommons

    Indiana

    You can flush your child down the world's largest toilet at this small but extremely fun interactive kid's museum. Build-your-own-city architectural…

  • Studebaker National Museum

    Indiana

    Gaze at a gorgeous 1956 Packard and other classic beauties that used to be built in South Bend, where the Studebaker car company was based. The shiny…

  • Miró's Chicago

    Chicago

    Joan Miró’s 1981 work The Sun, the Moon and One Star, known now as Miró’s Chicago, sits across the street from Daley Plaza. Miró hoped to evoke the …

  • Carl Hammer Gallery

    Chicago

    This long-standing gallery focuses on eye-popping folk and outsider art from the US and abroad, and is known for its excellent exhibitions.

  • Marengo Cave

    Indiana

    A plunge into Marengo Cave is highly recommended. It offers a 40-minute tour (adult/child $18/10), a 60-minute tour ($21/12) or a combination tour ($28/16…

  • Flying Horses Carousel

    Rhode Island

    This antique merry-go-round has been in this location since 1883. It boasts a unique design: its horses are suspended on chains so that they really do …

  • Billsboro Winery

    Finger Lakes

    This modern winery, overlooking the northern end of Seneca Lake, focuses on dry vinifera varietals. For an extra $2 you can add chocolates to your wine…

  • Westport Historical Society

    Connecticut

    The Westport Historical Society organizes local walks and guided tours based on a historical theme. The once-a-year Hidden Garden tour is a green-thumber…

  • Mount Sunapee State Park

    New Hampshire

    Lake Sunapee is a worthwhile detour any time of year, but especially in summer when you can enjoy the wide sandy beach and pleasant grassy lawns of Mount…

  • Ebright Azimuth

    Delaware

    At 447.65ft, the highest point in Delaware does not share lofty views or pose a challenge for access. In fact, you can drive there, park on a cross street…

  • Rhythm! Discovery Center

    Indianapolis

    Bang drums, gongs, xylophones and exotic percussive instruments from around the globe at this hidden gem downtown. Kids love the interactive whomping…

  • Block Island Historical Society

    Rhode Island

    This excellent local history society runs a compact but top-notch museum covering all things Block Island. If you're around on a Tuesday, don't miss one…

  • Children's Museum of New Hampshire

    New Hampshire

    Just 12 miles north of Portsmouth, this children's museum teaches and entertains, with interactive exhibits like the Dino Detective (where kids can be a…

  • Newport Museum of Art

    Newport

    This vibrant city art museum has a permanent collection of around 2600 artworks focusing on American and contemporary art from the 18th century to the…

  • Brown Country Art Gallery

    Indiana

    Dating back to 1926, this splendid art gallery is one of America's oldest. It features eight galleries of local art (landscapes, wildlife and photography…

  • Discovery Island

    Walt Disney World

    The only attraction here is the Bugs' Life–themed It's Tough to Be a Bug!, a 4D movie that includes periods of darkness, dry ice and flashing lights…

  • Greetings from Chicago Mural

    Chicago

    Of course you're going to swing by and take a photo in front of this wall-sized postcard. It's awesome. Look for images of deep-dish pizza, a Chicago…

  • Da Yoopers Tourist Trap and Museum

    Upper Peninsula

    Behold Big Gus, the world's largest chainsaw. And Big Ernie, the world's largest rifle. Kitsch runs rampant at Da Yoopers Tourist Trap and Museum, 15…

  • Linekin & Burley Preserves

    Midcoast Maine

    These two adjacent protected spaces encompass some 140 acres of forested Maine prettiness, situated on a windy stretch of lovely, gravel-studded…

  • Faena Forum

    Miami

    Part of the ambitious new $1 billion Faena District, this new cultural center has been turning heads ever since its opening in late 2016. The circular Rem…

  • Edison Birthplace Museum

    Ohio

    The small brick home where Thomas Edison was born in 1847 has been restored and is now a small museum demonstrating his inventions, such as the light bulb…

  • Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House

    Newport

    For some serious timber framing, visit the oldest surviving house in Newport, constructed c 1697. Used as a residence by Colonial governors and well-to-do…

  • Humboldt Park Boathouse

    Chicago

    The 1907 Prairie School boathouse rises up from the lagoon’s edge and serves as the park’s showpiece. A cafe inside serves beyond-the-norm sandwiches and…

  • Brandywine Falls

    Ohio

    Long considered one of the main attractions within the park, this pretty spill of ice-cold water sits nestled in a wooden idyll, and can be accessed via a…

  • Arthur Ross Gallery

    Philadelphia

    This small visual-arts gallery presents between four and six different shows a year covering a variety of media. On the first Wednesday of each month at…

  • Savannah African Art Museum

    Savannah

    Privately owned museum showcasing 19th- and 20th-century spiritual and ceremonial art objects from 22 African countries, with museum volunteers giving…

  • Wallis Sands State Park

    New Hampshire

    This popular beach – it has 500 parking spots – has a wide sandy coastline with views of the Isles of Shoals. Besides the bathhouses and a snack shop,…

  • Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve

    Atlanta

    Smack in the middle of the city (well, OK – out in Decatur, but you get the idea), you'll find this 28-acre nature preserve, home of beavers, foxes, box…

  • Riverwalk

    Hudson Valley

    A half-mile riverfront esplanade offers phenomenal views of the wide Hudson River, the triangular cable webs of the Governor Mario Cuomo Bridge spanning…

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