Historical Places & Landmarks

Explore three Amish communities across the U.S. and see how each offers a different look at Amish life, culture, and travel experience.

Greenfield Village Michigan sounds like a quiet history park—but once you’re inside, it turns into one of the most immersive experiences in the Midwest.

Mackinac Island is one of the only places in the U.S. with no cars. Discover why this Michigan destination stands out, what to do, and why it’s worth adding to your travel bucket list.

Big Bone Lick State Park in northern Kentucky is where prehistoric mammoth fossils first puzzled early explorers and caught the attention of Thomas Jefferson.

Cumberland Falls Kentucky is one of the most powerful waterfalls in the eastern U.S. Just off I-75, it’s an easy stop with scenic views, short trails, and the rare moonbow most travelers miss.

Is Big Bone Lick State Park worth stopping for? This quick guide breaks down what you’ll see, how long to stay, and whether it deserves a spot on your I-75 Kentucky road trip.

Some stops along I-75 in Kentucky are worth planning your trip around. Others aren’t. Here’s how to tell the difference before you waste your time.

Lookout Mountain near Chattanooga offers sweeping views, Civil War history, and popular attractions like Ruby Falls, Rock City, and the Incline Railway.

Most people drive across the Southwest today without giving much thought to what came before the highway. They blast through the desert with the A/C cranked, maybe stopping for gas and a gas station burrito. But somewhere beneath those roads — through the red rock mesas of Utah, across the Mojave Desert, and up through California's Cajon Pass — lies one of the most fascinating and brutal trade routes ever carved across North America.

Most people who cross the Atchafalaya Basin on Interstate 10 are staring at their phone or counting the miles to New Orleans. You drive out onto what feels like an endless overpass, water spreading out on both sides as far as you can see, cypress trees rising out of the brown water below — and then, about 18 miles later, you're back on dry land, wondering what just happened. What just happened is that you crossed one of the most extraordinary places in North America.

Some churches in the United States were built centuries before the country itself existed. Discover several of the oldest churches in America that travelers can still visit today.

Looking for the best things to do in Berea, Kentucky? Explore the Kentucky Artisan Center, hike the scenic Berea Pinnacles, visit historic Boone Tavern, and experience the town’s rich Appalachian arts and crafts tradition just off I-75.

Discover the history of the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, including surprising facts about the famous 1836 battle and why this historic mission remains one of America’s most visited landmarks.

Hidden in the cliffs of southwestern Colorado, Mesa Verde National Park preserves hundreds of ancient dwellings built by the Ancestral Pueblo people more than 700 years ago. Visitors today can explore cliffside villages, climb ladders into stone rooms, and discover one of the most remarkable archaeological sites in North America.

Wondering what to see between Orlando and Miami? Turn a simple drive into an inspiring adventure with scenic stops, museums, gardens, and unique landmarks.

Serpent Mound in Ohio is one of the most mysterious ancient earthworks in North America. Discover the story behind the giant serpent-shaped landmark and how to visit it today.

One-room schoolhouses once educated millions of rural American children. Learn why these historic classrooms disappeared and how changes in transportation, education, and rural communities transformed the American school system.

Explore historical landmarks across the United States, including ancient Native American cities, Civil War battlefields, and famous presidential estates worth visiting.

Step inside a one-room schoolhouse in the 1800s and discover what daily life was like for students learning together in a single historic classroom.

One-room schoolhouses once educated millions of American children. Discover the last schools still operating today and how they continue teaching in rural communities.