Champaign – (Updated 2025)

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A bustling college town renowned for its Midwest friendliness Champaign Travelers are drawn to Champaign by the University of Illinois, but they also quickly learn about the area’s off-the-beaten-path attractions, vibrant cultural scene, agritourism options, and technological sector—all of which exude genuine Midwestern charm. Champaign County is a great place to visit year-round, but the summer and fall seasons offer a plethora of events, including theater, sports, festivals, and breathtaking fall foliage. Food and Fun Spend time on Champaign County farms, which offer samples of their harvests and a variety of experiences. Tour Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery to learn about their herd of Nubian goats, and taste award-winning cheeses and gelato made with goat milk and the dairy-free sorbetto (that … Read more

Hershey and Harrisburg – Home of the world-famous chocolate bar (Updated 2025)

Hershey and Harrisburg

  Hershey and Harrisburg the origin of the renowned chocolate bar Hershey and Harrisburg The South Central Pennsylvania Hershey Harrisburg region is well recognized for being the birthplace of Milton Hershey’s Great American Chocolate Bar. For some, the area is distinguished by the state capitol, which is a magnificent structure that former US President Teddy Roosevelt called “the handsomest building” he had ever seen. Situated somewhat less than 145 kilometers from Baltimore, roughly 160 kilometers from Philadelphia, and 273 kilometers from New York City, this Mid-Atlantic destination hub is easily accessible. A vast Interstate network, rail systems, and the accessibility of Harrisburg International Airport provide connections to nearby locations. “Sweet Family Fun” is the Hershey Harrisburg region’s most salient theme, with a theme park anchoring the experience. Hersheypark’s coasters and Kissing Tower and smokestacks from the original chocolate factory paint the Hershey skyline. The City of Harrisburg is less than 15 miles away … Read more

Bentonville – (Updated 2025)

Bentonville

Northwest Arkansas offers world-class museums and mountain biking. Bentonville Travel to the northwest corner of Arkansas to arrive to Bentonville, a thriving and expanding community that offers plenty of entertainment amid the foothills of the Ozark Mountains and around its downtown. Its main draw is mountain biking, with an extensive network of routes catering to all skill levels snaking from the city area through the forested, mountainous countryside. Travelers from all over the world come to the city to discover the interactive Scott Family Amazeum, the Museum of Native American History, The Momentary, and the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Not to be overlooked are the vibrant collection of public art pieces dotted across the town and the Walmart Museum, housed in the original five-and-dime store. Mountain Bike Capital of the World™ Unlike the trails in some other mountain biking destinations, Bentonville’s trails are rideable year-round thanks to the city’s moderate climate. Rent a bike from a local shop or hop on your own and tackle the 225-plus kilometers of bike trails in a network … Read more

Jacksonville Florida – Urban buzz, outdoor fun and beaches aplenty (Updated 2025)

Jacksonville Florida

Jacksonville Florida Lots of beaches, city life, and outdoor activities Jacksonville, Florida, is a natural water paradise. There are lots of waterways, parks, and ecological areas where you can get away from it all and relax in nature. The city has more than 80,000 acres of parks and more than 35 kilometers of undeveloped, white-sand … Read more