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The Wright Brothers’ original plane, a world-class art museum and the nation’s largest collection of Air Force memorabilia highlight a historic flight of fancy through Dayton, Ohio.
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The Civil War, frontier days and other epic struggles come alive across eastern Kansas. Connect with this past at the region’s historic sites and along main streets.
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The legacies of Abraham Lincoln and Route 66 keep both the 1850s and the 1950s alive in this capitol city. Much like Lincoln himself, Springfield is memorable for mixing country charm, American...
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The historic Amana Colonies await just 5 miles north of busy Interstate-80 in Iowa.
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Just 10 miles east of Kansas City, Independence offers a mix of stops that delights history buffs.
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Adventurous cooks and history lovers travel to elegant Villa Louis in southwest Wisconsin to prepare a Victorian breakfast in the mansion’s restored kitchen—no electricity allowed.
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Slow down and enjoy the timeless pleasure of life off the beaten path in five little towns with big heart.
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Just two hours south of Cincinnati's bustle, Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill renews visitors with its authentic history and enduring sense of peace.
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Discover these monuments to American history in Nebraska, Minnesota, South Dakota and Iowa.
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Explore the spooky side of the Midwest with walking and bus tours that offer history along with ghostly tales.

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