Becker Vineyards Fields of lavender perfume the air while you sip wines from a vineyard that once supplied the White House. Bring a picnic lunch if you’d like to linger. beckervineyards.com
Arkansas River Trail A 15.6-mile loop connects Little Rock and North Little Rock parks and attractions via four bridges, including Junction Bridge. arkansasrivertrail.org
Art Beat In Hayward, 60 artists from around the nation display their works, including pottery, jewelry, photography, glass and sculpture. artbeatofhayward.com
Grilled cheese in a doughnut? Or with pulled pork? Maybe drizzled with just a touch of honey? Count us in. And if you’re looking for an excuse to indulge, April 12 is National Grilled Cheese Day.
You'll find many surprising twists on this comfort food classic at food trucks, farmers markets and upscale restaurants throughout the Midwest. Here are a few of our favorites:
Milwaukee has an uncanny ability to balance 21st-century energy with 19th-century German heritage. In just one weekend, you can explore an 1892 beer baron's mansion, throw calorie counts away at a Friday night fish fry, browse a high-end art festival along Lake Michigan, go for a virtual ride on a vintage Harley-Davidson motorcycle and nibble stuffed grape leaves on leather couches at a Turkish restaurant. And that's just the beginning.
Bear Country USA A 3-mile drive takes visitors past bears, wolves, reindeer, elk, bison and 15 other species of North American mammals. Bear cubs frolic at a wildlife center. bearcountryusa.com
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In San Antonio, history isn’t just something to be learned, it’s something to be experienced. Touring our UNESCO World Heritage Site Spanish colonial missions, the first such UNESCO site in the state, will take you back in time and give you a glimpse of a world long gone. More on San Antonio Missions
There’s nowhere more exciting than our amazing theme parks. With new rides opening at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, the Seven Seas Food Festival and Discovery Point Dolphin Interaction coming to SeaWorld San Antonio and the opening of our refreshing water parks, your family is ready for fun they’ll never forget. More on San Antonio Theme Parks
For foodies, there’s no more exciting place to be than San Antonio. Our culinary scene has exploded as world-class chefs have brought inventive, delicious recipes to the city. Check out some of our incredible restaurants, or for a true taste of the city, visit during Culinaria Festival Week, May 19-22. More on San Antonio Dining