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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

1840s Carolina Village - Hart Square

Hickory, North Carolina

Hart Square is a village of 200 acres that has been reconstructed with original log…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

19th Century Historic Jefferson Depot Village

Jefferson, Ohio

The Jefferson Depot Village has expanded into an historic 1800's Educational Living History Museum, complete…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Bishop Hill State Historic Site

Bishop Hill, Illinois

Bishop Hill was the site of a utopian religious community founded in 1846 by Swedish…

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Bo's Hollow

Salem, Missouri

Get a sample of life in rural Missouri in the 30's. Walk through the Village…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Calliope Village

Hawarden, Iowa

A re-creation of Sioux County's first county seat, which was raided in 1872. Records and…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Chaplin Creek Historic Village

Franklin Grove, Illinois

Home of the Franklin Grove Area Historical Society, Chaplin Creek is an evolving prairie community…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Colonial Village

Waterford, Connecticut

Replica of a Colonial village with 1740 Jordan Schoolhouse, 1840 Beebe-Phillips farmhouse, blacksmith shop, Stacy…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Corner George Inn

Maeystown, Illinois

The entire 150 year old German settlement is on the National Historic Register. Restoration includes…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Czech Village

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Step into an Old World atmosphere along the Cedar River at the bridge of the…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Dan Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer Village

Long Grove, Iowa

Walnut Grove was an 1860s settlement and stagecoach stop, and now includes 18 historic Scott…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Fabyan Estate and Forest Preserve

Geneva, Illinois

The Fabyan Estate and Forest Preserve was created by Colonel and Mrs. George Fabyan who…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Heritage Canyon

Fulton, Illinois

Heritage Canyon is a 12-acre quarry that houses a restored and furnished mid-1800's settlement with…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Historical Village

Eureka, Montana

The Historical Village in Eureka is a collection of building from around the Tobacco Valley.…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Independence Pioneer Village

Oakland, Illinois

Visit this log home village from the early 1800's, including a blacksmith shop, church and…

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Mennonite Heritage Museum

Goessel, Kansas

The Mennonite Heritage Museum Complex was extablished in 1974 to preserve the artifacts from early…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Midway Village & Museum Center

Rockford, Illinois

Midway Village represents a late 19th Century village with 26 buildings on 137 acres. Permanent…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Naper Settlement - A 19th Century Village

Naperville, Illinois

Chicagoland's only 19th Century Village with historic homes, shops, a chaple, fort and one-room schoolhouse…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Nelson Pioneer Farm

Oskaloosa, Iowa

Structures include 1853 brick home, 1856 barn listed on the National Register of Historic Places,…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Oconaluftee Indian Village

Cherokee, North Carolina

Re-creates an authentic 18th-century Indian community. Cherokee artisans and guides demonstrate and explain the arts…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Pike-Pawnee Village and Historical Marker

Red Cloud, Nebraska

Occupied from 1770 to about 1810 or later, the Pike-Pawnee National Historic Landmark has been…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Rockome Gardens, LLC

Arcola, Illinois

Take a step back to a simpler time as you experience a village that includes…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Saline Creek Pioneer Village

Harrisburg, Illinois

The original Saline Co. Pauper Farm, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is…

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Souders Historical Farm Museum

Cheney, Kansas

This is a private, historical museum located on the Souders farm one half mile west…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

The American Village

Montevallo, Alabama

Selected as Alabama's Attraction of the Year, The American Village in Montevallo celebrates our national…

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Willowbrook Museum Village

Newfield, Maine

The way life used to be! Experience 19th century Yankee ingenuity while exploring 34 buildings…

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Windmill Collection

Almena, Kansas

Sunflower Pioneer Power grounds are located in the block at the north end of town…

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