Located in the Appalachian Mountains on the banks of the Tennessee River, this family vacation destination was made famous by trains. Explore the Tennessee Aquarium, Bluff...

The Tennessee River is the focus of the Tennessee Aquarium's River Journey, while the Ocean Journey tells the story of the Gulf of Mexico. Located in downtown Chattanooga near...

The world-famous St. Louis Zoo is considered one of the finest and largest with more than 6,000 exotic animals, many of them rare and endangered, from the major continents.

For more than 300 years Mystic, Connecticut, has had a courtship with the sea. Here wooden vessels were handcrafted. Today visitors can experience this village, see how ships...

Appomattox Court House, Virginia, played a key roll in the final days of the Civil War. Here, General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Lt. General Ulysses S. Grant. The National...

With miles and miles of beaches, water activities abound. Experience the quieter side of nature too at area parks and gardens. Ready for more? Try golf, the aquarium,...

Across the straits from Mackinac Island is a city influenced by French explorers and fur traders. Discover Colonial Michilimackinac, Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, ferry boat...

This seaport city is filled with more that opulent mansions. Discover Cliff Walk, numerous colonial homes, sailing, the Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum, seafood and harbor...

Historic Wilmington, North Carolina, offers historic home, walking and trolley tours and great restaurants. Take in Riverwalk, the battleship and the children's museum. Enjoy...

Chattanooga is a train lover’s paradise. At the museum, learn about local railroad history, take an excursion along tracks that once saw Civil War battle and visit a repair...