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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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Start early. Stay late.

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

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

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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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Arab Historic Complex

Arab, Alabama

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

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

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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Pause when it feels right.

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

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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Leave room for the unexpected.

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

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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A place to slow down.

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

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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Start early. Stay late.

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

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 less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

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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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Five Civilized Tribes Museum

Muskogee, Oklahoma

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

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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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

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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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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Leave room for the unexpected.

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

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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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Indian City, U.S.A.

Anadarko, Oklahoma

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

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Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Indian Memorial Museum

Broken Bow, Oklahoma

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

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Japan House

Urbana, Illinois

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

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Little Bear Mound

Neodesha, Kansas

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

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Take the long way.

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

Melvin B. Tolson Heritage Center

Langston, Oklahoma

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

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Simple trips are often the best.

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

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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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

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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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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Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

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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Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Quapaw Heritage

Skiatook, Oklahoma

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

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

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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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

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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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

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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Worth the stop.

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

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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The road is the experience.

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

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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Start early. Stay late.

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

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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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Tribal Complexes in Caddo County

Anadarko, Oklahoma

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

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More road, less rush.

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

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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Leave room for the unexpected.

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

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

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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Take the long way.

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

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

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"Native American Heritage"

Washington, Texas

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

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

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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Leave room for the unexpected.

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

African American History Celebration Closing Reception

Middletown, New Jersey

Learn about African American history and culture during this celebration.

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More road, less rush.

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

African Culture Fest

Cincinnati, Ohio

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

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

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

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

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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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Appalachian Culture Fest

Cincinnati, Ohio

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

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

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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A place to slow down.

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

Bahamian Heritage Festival

Marathon, Florida

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

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Black History Celebration

Perry, Iowa

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

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

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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Let the road decide.

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

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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Pause when it feels right.

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

Black History Month Display

Hartselle, Alabama

A display supplied by local schools of famous Black Americans.

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

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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Worth the stop.

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

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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Pause when it feels right.

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

Celtic Fest Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

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

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Worth the stop.

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

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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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

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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Let the road decide.

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

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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More road, less rush.

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

Cherokee Indian Fair

Cherokee, North Carolina

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

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

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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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

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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Start early. Stay late.

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

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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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Yuma, Arizona

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

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The road is the experience.

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

Juneteenth Festival

St. Joseph

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

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

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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The road is the experience.

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

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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Start early. Stay late.

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

Mennonite Church Borscht Supper

Protection, Kansas

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

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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Pause when it feels right.

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

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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A place to slow down.

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

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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Leave room for the unexpected.

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

Nordic Fest

Decorah, Iowa

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

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The road is the experience.

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

Oktoberfest

Highlands, New Jersey

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

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Let the road decide.

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

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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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Oktoberfest Sunday

Davenport, Iowa

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

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Portuguese Cultural Celebration

Yerington, Nevada

Family dance, sopa feast, and auction.

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Take the long way.

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

St. Hans Aften

Elk Horn, Iowa

Danish mid-summer festival.

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

St. Joseph's Day

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Czech Village celebration and parade.

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Simple trips are often the best.

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

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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Find your way.

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

Tivoli Fest

Elk Horn, Iowa

Celebrate Danish heritage with parade, Danish food and hospitality.

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

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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Pause when it feels right.

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

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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