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Tubing in Alpine Helen, GA

Georgia’s Official Outdoor Adventure Destination offers excitement for the entire family from Air Rifles to Zip Lines.

Follow A Trail Of Sweet Treats Through The Old 96 District

Delight in a sweet getaway! The five counties of South Carolina’s Old 96 District have a lot to offer for foodie-minded travelers, and  we love showing off our bakeries, cakeries, holes-in-the-wall, and cafes. If there’s one type of food most people can unite over, it’s something sweet. We’ve gone ahead and prepared a trail-like crawl through Old 96 District, hitting all our favorite sugar stops along the way.

Florida’s Big Bend Shellfish Trail in Cedar Key

Big Bend Shellfish Trail: Come explore working waterfront communities where clams, oysters, shrimp, stone and blue crabs are harvested daily. Enjoy the uniqueness of these beautiful, historic coastal villages and their cultural heritage. Big Bend Shellfish Trail is a haven for fresh seafood. With every bite it’s a taste of the sea and sense of history. Visit Levy County

Day Trippin’ to Explore Antebellum Architecture

Enjoy a day trip from Memphis. Start at the Tennessee Welcome Center and head out to discover some the most beautifully crafted Antebellum buildings in the surrounding towns. Enjoy exploring each town and their unique heritage, culture, and history. Learn more. 

Visit Livingston, Montana

Livingston, Montana surrounded by four wild and beautiful mountain ranges that offer an abundance of outdoor activities year-round. Whether its fly-fishing on the Yellowstone, downhill or cross-country skiing, taking a wild outfitting trip on horseback, river rafting on a famous river or a hike in the most breathtaking, wild and natural place on earth, we have it all here in our diverse, friendly town. We are also a historic community that sits 52 miles north of the boundary to Yellowstone National Park. It has long been the “Original Gateway City to Yellowstone National Park,” and we have been evolving & enhancing our community since 1883.
For a relaxing day, visit our historic museums, wander through our many art galleries or sit along the river with a great cup of local coffee and take in the view. You can try a round of Golf on the edge of the mighty Yellowstone River or just walk through the late 1800’s history in our downtown historic district. Livingston has everything a destination needs for a Montana experience year-round with its super mild winters. We have great shops and a very diverse local restaurant scene from casual to fine dining or grab an award-winning beer from our downtown breweries.
Our night life is a mix of local and big-name entertainment at the pubs, breweries and many event venues, a live show in one of our two historic live theatres, camp under the star filled sky or simply relax in our many comfortable beds and let the occasional train whistle lull you to sleep.
Livingston is home to the largest population of writers and authors in the state. I think it has to do with the peace and quiet and inspiration our community provides. We have also had many famous visitors, from Calamity Jane to Sam Peckinpah and Michael Keaton to John Mayer we even please famous food critics like Anthony Bourdain in Livingston’s incredible restaurant selection.
So, for your year-round destination, let Livingston be your home away from home for your Yellowstone National Park vacation that you will remember for a lifetime.

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Allegheny National Forest, Pa.—Kinzua Sky Walk

Scenic Wonders & Scenic Beauty
Relax and renew your soul with a road trip into the Allegheny National Forest Region of northwestern Pennsylvania.
Road Trip in the Allegheny National Forest
Check into your lodging in Bradford, PA, which will become your lodging hub while touring the region.
DAY 1: Begin with the “must see” attraction the Kinzua Sky Walk, located at the Kinzua Bridge State Park in Mt. Jewett. Tour the visitor center to learn the amazing history of this structure. Drive Rt. 6 west to enjoy a casual lunch at the Barrel House Restaurant & Tavern in Lantz Corners. Stop at Flickerwood Wine Cellars to sample their award-winning wines.
Travel Rt. 6 west to the village of Kane. Tour the Kane Depot to learn about Kane’s Lobo wolves, and shop for local artisan wares. Foodies will want to pack a cooler, when they visit Bell’s Meat & Poultry Shop, an old-fashioned family-owned grocery store, known far and wide for their delicious sausage, cheeses and specialty foods. At CJ Spirts, a craft distillery, sample rum, vodka, gin, and white whiskey crafted from the waters of the Alleghenies.
DAY 2: In the morning, just minutes from your lodging is the Zippo/Case Museum, home of the Zippo lighter and Case knife. Enjoy a musical experience at the Marilyn Horne Museum. Stop at the ANF Visitors Bureau Welcome Center for a walking tour brochure of Bradford’s National Historic District, view the eclectic architecture built by the oil barons, explore the shops and restaurants.
Depart for Smethport. Smethport’s Mansion District Walking Tour takes you past beautiful examples of Victorian Architecture. Explore the haunted dungeon at the Old Jail Museum. It’s on to the Eldred WW II Museum where you can see, feel and touch history. Plan a stop at the Olde School House Village Shoppes, over 12,000 square feet of unique shopping.
DAY 3: Begin your morning with breakfast and a pastry treat from John Williams Pastry Shop. Have the Grocery Stretcher pack you a picnic lunch from the selection of Amish foods. Enjoy a hike and lunch at scenic Marilla Reservoir, which offers a variety of trails.
Just three miles south, along Rt. 219 is the Penn Brad Oil Museum, learn about the “Bradford Sands” the world’s first billion dollar oil field. Back to nature, take Rt. 59 into the Allegheny National Forest to explore the beauty of the forest along the Longhouse National Scenic Byway. Rimrock Overlook offers stunning views. Enjoy a sunset dinner at the Kinzua Wolf Run Marina.

Discover Your Next Adventure on the Nature Coast

Enjoy Nature’s Theme Park…..Without the Lines!

If you want to explore the best of the great outdoors in Florida, come to Levy County. Sitting on the Gulf of Mexico and home to beautiful lakes, rivers and forests, Levy County is ranked among the best places to explore in the state. Here, you can kayak tree-draped rivers and dive to see a 2-million-year-old fossil. If you want to get outside and into nature, come explore the outdoors in Levy County.

Small Town Surprises Ridgeland & Canton, Mississippi

Plan your trip and give yourself the luxury to explore… Inside + Out. Ridgeland and Canton offer discerning travelers an unexpected melding of nature and style. From outdoor adventure and historic trails to the Mississippi Craft Center, Rich Grain Distillery and the Movie Tour—you’ll discover everything under the sun!

Visit Heritage Corridor & Joliet, IL

Travel America’s Main Street in Illinois!  Traveling down Illinois Route 66 is not only a getaway; it’s a kickin’ good experience! From baseball to history, the best chicken in the world to casinos and museums, you’ll find it all on your Route 66 getaway!