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Ethnic Heritage

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

All Nations Native American Center

Arkansas City, Kansas

Cowley County has the tenth largest Native American population in the State of Kansas. Incorporated…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Amish Country Information Center

Arthur, Illinois

A visitor's center containing maps and information on the entire Amish area. 150 Amish craft…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Amish Country Tours

Arcola, Illinois

A step-on guide will accompany your tour of Amish homes and farms. Also meals in…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Arab Historic Complex

Arab, Alabama

Complex includes 1935 Old Hunt School, 1912 church, country store, museum, grist mill, blacksmith shop,…

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Pause when it feels right.

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

Ataloa Lodge

Muskogee, Oklahoma

Original Indian arts, crafts and artifacts.

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Black Dog Trail Marker

Caney, Kansas

The Osage Indians were a dominant population in what was to be Southeast Kansas, and…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Center for Belgian Culture of Western Illinois

Moline, Illinois

The Center offers an extensive collection of documents and archival material for genealogical/historical research. Also,…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Chattahoochee Indian Heritage Center

Fort Mitchell, Alabama

Celebrate culture of Indians who inhabited Chattahoochee Valley. Includes stickball field, sacred fire sculpture, interpretive…

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Cherokee Heritage Center

Tahlequah, Oklahoma

The Cherokee Heritage Center, operated by the Cherokee National Historical Society, is located three miles…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Cherokee Square Monuments

Tahlequah, Oklahoma

Several monuments of interest have been erected on Cherokee Square surrounding the Capitol Building.* Monument…

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Cherokee Supreme Court Building

Tahlequah, Oklahoma

This structure was built in 1845 by James S. Pierce to house the Cherokee National…

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Chief Crazy Horse

Crawford, Nebraska

Crazy Horse was the English name of the great Oglala Sioux war chief, Tasunka Witko.…

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Choctaw Nation

Tuskahoma, Oklahoma

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma is an American Indian Tribe organized pursuant to the provisions…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Cimarron Native American Museum

Sarcoxie, Missouri

Located in the Cimarron Antique Mall at I-44, Exit 29, is an extensive collection of…

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Creek Council House Museum

Okmulgee, Oklahoma

The heart of Okmulgee is the town square featuring the Creek Council House Museum. Erected…

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Creek Nation Tribal Complex

Okmulgee, Oklahoma

The Creek Nation Tribal Complex serves as the government headquarters for the Creek Nation including…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Ethnic Heritage Museum

Rockford, Illinois

The Ethnic Heritage Museum is an 1850's house dedicated to depicting the roles six ethnic…

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First National Bank Historic Site

Pawhuska, Oklahoma

The First National Bank is on the site of the second Osage Agency as the…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Five Civilized Tribes Museum

Muskogee, Oklahoma

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Find your way.

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

German American Heritage Center

Davenport, Iowa

Museum focuses on German immigration to the Quad Cities. Learn about the experiences of the…

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German-American Club of Albany

Albany

The Schuetzenpark Biergarten on the grounds of the German-American Club of Albany is the last…

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Healing Rock

Skiatook, Oklahoma

The Healing Rock is not only one of the most outstanding physical formations found in…

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More road, less rush.

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

Holocaust Memorial Foundation

Skokie, Illinois

The Holocaust Memorial Foundation of Illinois provides year-round educational outreach to defend and preserve the…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Iliniwek Village State Historic Site

St. Francisville, Missouri

Indians of the Iliniwek Confederacy once occupied a village at this site. The site offers…

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Start early. Stay late.

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

Illinois Amish Interpretive Center

Arcola, Illinois

The first museum in Illinois dedicated to the Amish culture. Traces the history of the…

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A place to slow down.

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

Illinois Mennonite Heritage Center

Metamora, Illinois

Mennonite museum, archives, historical and genealogical library, farm museum, restored barn and grandfather house. Surrounded…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Indian City, U.S.A.

Anadarko, Oklahoma

- CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE - The only authentic restoration of American dwellings and way…

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More road, less rush.

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

Indian Memorial Museum

Broken Bow, Oklahoma

The museum houses a private collection of artifacts from across the United States.

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Go a little further.

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

Japan House

Urbana, Illinois

The Japan House and its gardens provide an important academic, cultural, and natural setting for…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Little Bear Mound

Neodesha, Kansas

Little Bear Mound is a hill just north of the Neodesha Cemetery. The Chief of…

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A place to slow down.

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

Melvin B. Tolson Heritage Center

Langston, Oklahoma

African and African-American history and heritage exhibits, art collection and multimedia resources.

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Military Road - Historic Marker

Broken Bow, Oklahoma

Military Road - Choctaw Trail of Tears "Cut from Washington, Arkansas to Fort Towson in…

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Go where you feel alive.

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

Nicodemus Historical Marker

Nicodemus, Kansas

"In July, 1877, Negro "exodusters" from Kentucky established a settlement here in the Promised Land…

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Old Cherokee Capitol Building

Tahlequah, Oklahoma

The Cherokee Council first met in 1839 under a large open shed in this area,…

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Osage Indian Heritage

Pawhuska, Oklahoma

From early tribal tradition, and from the research of archaeologists and historians, and the ancestors…

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Osage Round House

Hominy, Oklahoma

Built in 1919 to replace an earlier roundhouse, it is the only surviving community round…

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Osage Tribal Council Chambers

Pawhuska, Oklahoma

The chambers are located in the Osage Indian Tribal Administrative Building which houses many murals…

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Osage Tribal Museum, Library, & Archives

Pawhuska, Oklahoma

Pawhuska, in addition to being the capitol of the Osage Indian Nation, is also proud…

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Go where you feel alive.

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

Park of the Five Civilized Tribes

Wagoner, Oklahoma

Sequoyah Bay State Park is located within an oak-hickory woodland of eastern Oklahoma on the…

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Pawnee Agency Tribal Headquarters

Pawnee, Oklahoma

The town of Pawnee, Oklahoma, was first a trading post on Bear Creek, and then…

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Pawnee Monument

Pawnee, Oklahoma

A monument located at the Pawnee Indian Agency honors the Pawnee Nation's original tribal leaders,…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Peace on the Plains Marker

Mangum, Oklahoma

The granite marker bears account of area history. The Wichita village in Devil's Canyon was…

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Ponca Chief, Standing Bear

Ponca City, Oklahoma

Standing Bear won the battle for himself and for all Native Americans to become "persons"…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Quapaw Heritage

Skiatook, Oklahoma

Oklahoma, literally translated as "Land of the Red Man," was home to Native American tribes…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Richard Allen Cultural Center

Leavenworth, Kansas

The Richard Allen Cultural Center opened its doors on July 19,1992--across the street from the…

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Pause when it feels right.

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

Saline Courthouse

Locust Grove, Oklahoma

Only original remaining Cherokee courthouse.

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Satanta, Kiowa Chief

Satanta

In the 1860s and 1870s, the Kiowa Indians waged an ongoing battle to protect their…

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Pause when it feels right.

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

Scottsboro-Jackson Heritage Center

Scottsboro, Alabama

The Center's Native American Room contains a large private collection of Indian pottery and tools…

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Seminole Nation Museum

Wewoka, Oklahoma

Founded in 1974 by the citizens of Wewoka, the Seminole Nation Museum documents the history…

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Seminole People

Wewoka, Oklahoma

Who Were the Seminoles? As many of the tribes of the time were made up…

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Seminole Tribal Complex

Wewoka, Oklahoma

The Seminoles are a very proud people, devoted to their heritage and traditions. They believe…

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Sequoyah's Salt Works

Sallisaw, Oklahoma

Salt was a valuable commodity in the early 1800s. Besides being used as a seasoning,…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Slovenian Women's Heritage Museum

Joliet, Illinois

The Slovenian Women's Heritage Museum was established to preserve the ethnic Slovenian Heritage and honor…

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Pause when it feels right.

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

Stewart Indian School Museum

Carson City, Nevada

Exhibits include video history program, basketry, Cassinelli point collection, and E.S. Curtiss photographs.

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Superintendent's Home

Pawhuska, Oklahoma

Superintendent's Home has been the residence to 30 Osage Agency Superintendents. In 1994, the home…

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Swedish Heritage Center

Oakland, Nebraska

The Swedish Heritage Center is housed in the beautiful former Swedish mission Covenant Church building.…

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Tahlonteeskee - Oldest Capital in Oklahoma

Gore, Oklahoma

The reconstructed site of Tahlonteeskee has a council house and courthouse. There is also a…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

The African American Museum of Southern Illinois

Carbondale, Illinois

Located in the University Mall this is the only museum of its kind in Southern…

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The Cherokee National Museum

Tahlequah, Oklahoma

The Cherokee National Museum is the only facility devoted to the preservation of the heritage…

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Tonkawa Tribe

Tonkawa, Oklahoma

The Tonkawa belong to the Tonkawan linguistic family that was once composed of a number…

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Tortilla Factory

Guymon, Oklahoma

This small, locally owned tortilla factory has a friendly and helpful staff who are more…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Tribal Complexes in Caddo County

Anadarko, Oklahoma

The Apache Tribe of Oklahoma - Tribal Complex of the Plains Apache ( Kiowa-Apache) -…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Turtle Mountain Chippewa Heritage Center

Belcourt, North Dakota

Featuring a unique interpretation of the cultural heritage of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa,…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Ukranian Cultural Institute

Dickinson, North Dakota

Featuring Ukrainian cultural exhibits, folk arts, religious display, research library and is home to the…

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Volga-German Heritage

Hays, Kansas

Volga German settlers began arriving in Ellis County in the mid-1870's. These frontier settlers were…

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Find your way.

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

West Town Museum of Cultural History

Maywood, Illinois

The West Town Museum of Cultural History is the repository for and the celebration of…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Weston Red Barn Farm

Jamesport

Our guides will board your vehicle for a two-and-a-half hour tour of the Amish farmlands…

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Whipping Tree

Wewoka, Oklahoma

Standing on the lawn of the present day Seminole County Court House is the Whipping…

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Upcoming & Annual Events

More road, less rush.

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

"Native American Heritage"

Washington, Texas

Special display is presented in the Showers-Brown Discovery Center.

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

African American Cultural Celebration

Raleigh, North Carolina

Celebrate African American heritage at this exciting day of music and dance, storytelling, activities and…

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A place to slow down.

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

African American History Celebration Closing Reception

Middletown, New Jersey

Learn about African American history and culture during this celebration.

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Start early. Stay late.

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

African Culture Fest

Cincinnati, Ohio

Annual African Culture Fest activities will reflect the diversity of African cultures. Visitors can sample…

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Find your way.

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

American Indian Arts Celebration

Clewiston, Florida

A celebration of arts, dance and music. Indian market, exhibitors, indigenous food, raffles, prizes and…

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Go a little further.

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

Annual Celebration of African American Heritage

Windsor, North Carolina

Program details to be determined.

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Annual Dia de Joaquin Murrieta

Three Rocks, California

Friends and family will gather in Three Rocks, Ca to honor the memory of Sigurdur…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Annual Grandfather Mountain Scottish Highland Games

Linville, North Carolina

Brawny athletes, delicate dancers, noisy bagpipe band parades, rocking Celtic music and a spectacular highland…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Annual Scottish Heritage Weekend

Laurinburg, North Carolina

Festival honoring the Scottish heritage of the Upper Cape Fear region, featuring lectures by top…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Annual Scottish-Irish Faire

Midland

Annual Scottish-Irish Faire Always the 2nd weekend in March. Weekend activities include Celtic music, Scottish…

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Pause when it feels right.

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

Appalachian Culture Fest

Cincinnati, Ohio

Experience the mountain culture of Appalachia during the Appalachian Culture Fest, an extension of the…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Areyto Latino Festival

New Haven, Connecticut

Experience the many sights, sound and flavors of the Hispanic culture.

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Asian Culture Fest

Cincinnati, Ohio

The Annual Asian Culture Fest will highlight the rich histories, arts and traditions of China,…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Bahamian Heritage Festival

Marathon, Florida

Come and celebrate the Bahamian culture in the Florida Keys through three days of Fish…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Black History Celebration

Perry, Iowa

Celebration and reunion at historic New Bethel Church. Prayer, music, singing, food.

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Black History Celebration

Mount Airy, North Carolina

Join area musical groups as they lead a celebration of Black History featuring ten area…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Black History Month at the Ohio Statehouse

Columbus, Ohio

Join us at the Ohio State House for our Special Black History Month exhibition. 

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Go a little further.

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

Black History Month Display

Hartselle, Alabama

A display supplied by local schools of famous Black Americans.

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A place to slow down.

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

CelebrAsian: Asian Heritage Festival

Des Moines, Iowa

Iowa's largest Asian event, with colorful attire, fresh foods, performances, fashion show, art contest, children's…

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A place to slow down.

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

Celebration of Basketweaving and Native Foods Festival

Phoenix, Arizona

More than 75 of the nation's finest Native American basket weavers will be showcasing and…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Celtic Fest Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

Celebrating the music, dance, art, products and cuisine of the Celtic regions. Regions represented will…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Celtic Lands Culture Fest

Cincinnati, Ohio

The Annual Celtic Lands Culture Fest will offer an array of folklore and art from…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Cherokee Games: Cornstalk and Blowgun Shoot

Tahlequah, Oklahoma

Come watch the Cherokee sport of cornstalk shooting with traditional bows and blowguns. Competition with…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Cherokee Games: Stickball, Marbles and Chunkey

Tahlequah, Oklahoma

The Cherokee games stickball, marbles and chunkey will be deomonstrated for the public. These games…

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Start early. Stay late.

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

Cherokee Indian Fair

Cherokee, North Carolina

live entertainment, stickball, agricultural exhibits, Cherokee handmade crafts exhibit and sale, Indian food, carnival

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Dalesburg Midsummer Festival

Vermillion, South Dakota

Annual celebration of Scandinavian and rural heritage. Scandinavian smorgasbord, entertainment, arts and crafts, games, music…

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Fasenacht

Hays, Kansas

Sunflower Chapter of the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia Fasenacht Celebrate the German…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Fiesta de Santa Maria

Amelia Island, Florida

A festival celebrating the historic Latin heritage of Amelia Island. Enjoy Latin cuisine from local…

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Pause when it feels right.

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

Flora MacDonald Highland Games

Red Springs, North Carolina

This three-day festival features authentic Scottish arts and crafts, food booths, a Highland dance competition…

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Start early. Stay late.

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

Higginsville Black History Month Celebration

Higginsville, Missouri

The annual Higginsville, MO Black History Month Celebration will be held on Saturday at 6…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Yuma, Arizona

Mariachis, Folklorico Dancers, Salsa music, food booths, and more. 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM.

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Juneteenth Festival

St. Joseph

Come and celebrate Juneteenth, the oldest celebration of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation in…

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Go where you feel alive.

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

La Fiesta del Pueblo

Raleigh, North Carolina

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, El Pueblo presents the largest Latin American festival in the Carolinas.…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Latin American Culture Fest

Cincinnati, Ohio

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Loch Norman Highland Games

Huntersville, North Carolina

Celebrate the heritage and culture of the Scottish immigrants who built Mecklenburg County and the…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Mennonite Church Borscht Supper

Protection, Kansas

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Mennonite Heritage Festival

Goessel, Kansas

Goessel's Mennonite Heritage Festival is a one day event held in the fall every year…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Napier Field Volunteer Police and Fire Departments Annual Fundraiser Powwow

Napier Field, Alabama

We have dancers and venders coming from all over to join us. Along with our…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Native American Marine Corps Veterans 236th Birthday Celebration

Lawton, Oklahoma

Native American Marine Corps Veterans Celebrating the United States Marine Corps 236th Birthday. Flag Ceremony…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Nordic Fest

Decorah, Iowa

Celebration of Norwegian ethnicity with parades, ethnic food, live entertainment, walk/run.

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Oktoberfest

Highlands, New Jersey

An authentic German experience including, Bavarian food and entertainment, German beer, arts & crafts, German…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Oktoberfest on the River

Burlington, Iowa

Celebrate the area's German heritage with traditional food, beer and entertainment at the Port of…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Oktoberfest Sunday

Davenport, Iowa

German food, music, activities, nature walk, German/English church service.

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Portuguese Cultural Celebration

Yerington, Nevada

Family dance, sopa feast, and auction.

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Pause when it feels right.

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

St. Hans Aften

Elk Horn, Iowa

Danish mid-summer festival.

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

St. Joseph's Day

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Czech Village celebration and parade.

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Summer Latino Festival

Scottsboro, Alabama

Live Latino entertainment, arts and crafts, children's activities, delicious Latino food, free soft drinks, ice…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Tivoli Fest

Elk Horn, Iowa

Celebrate Danish heritage with parade, Danish food and hospitality.

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Turkish Children's Day Celebration

Raleigh, North Carolina

Enjoy playing Turkish games, meeting Sivas Kangal puppies (Turkish dogs), having your coffee grounds read…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Waxhaw Scottish Highland Games

Waxhaw, North Carolina

Beautiful Cane Creek Park is the backdrop for this fall day full of food, fun,…

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