Here’s an inside look at the the state’s successful push to boost tourism across its inspirational southernmost region.

Standing on the edge of a 300-foot limestone bluff in southern Illinois’ Shawnee National Forest, Machaela Sweeney could ...

I had no idea that southern Illinois looked like that.” A growing number of visitors are discovering downstate as a travel destination amid recent efforts to entice more people to visit its lush ...

The American Museum of the House Cat was founded by Harold Sims, known affectionately as “The Cat Man.” A retired biology professor with a passion for rescuing cats, Sims created this museum with a ...

Care to get away in a scenic and serene mountain retreat? Consider heading off to this South Carolina state park with rustic ...

Hoo boy, this headline from islands.com sure stirred up some discussion last week: “North Carolina’s Tourist Trap In Asheville Was Given The Unfavorable Title Of Most Overpriced In The World.” ...

Planning a summer road trip? Here are the best and worst states to add to your route, according to a new report.

Tucked away from the glittering attractions and bustling crowds of Pigeon Forge lies a veritable wonderland of yesteryear that savvy treasure hunters have been quietly exploring for years.

As University of Oklahoma’s football team heads into their second year of playing in the SEC, Sooner supporters have a few ...

Or make the most of Tennessee's gorgeous scenery and take a hike at one of the nation's best free attractions, Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The park was recently named in the USA TODAY's ...

While Florida is home to some of the top attractions in the world, they can get pretty pricey. However, two free attractions ...

Editor's note: In observance of National Women's Month, we bring you the story of Dr. Mary Martin Sloop. She and her husband, Eustace, were medical missionaries in the mountains of North Carolina ...