Travel & Route Directory – Scenic Routes, Historic Journeys, and Travel Guides
Explore a growing directory of historic landmarks, battlefields, scenic routes, parks, museums, river towns, and unique destinations throughout the Midwest. Old Folks Adventures Directory will grow in Historical places and markers that Michael uses to plan our trips. Our directory highlights places we’ve visited along with destinations still on our travel list, making it easy to plan your next adventure. Many listings include links to our travel articles, videos, and historical features, helping you discover the stories behind the places you visit.
Andersonville National Historic Site
760 POW Rd, Andersonville, Georgia 31711
Nearly 13,000 men died on these grounds, a site that became infamous even before the Civil War ended. Their burial grounds became Andersonville National Cemetery, where veterans continue to be buried today. This place, where tens of thousands suffered captivity so others could be free, is also home to the National Prisoner of War Museum and serves as a memorial to all American prisoners of war.
Angel Mounds State Historic Site
Listed in Historical landmark, Native American Heritage Sites, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
8215 Pollack Ave, Evansville, Indiana 47715
Angel Mounds State Historic Site in southern Indiana along the Ohio River Scenic Byway. Discover ancient Native American mounds history and scenic walking trails.
Anna-Jonesboro Trail of Tears and Lincoln-Douglas Debate site
Listed in Historical landmark, Native American Heritage Sites, Trail of Tears, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
5693-5447 IL-146, Jonesboro, Illinois 62952
Anna–Jonesboro Trail of Tears Historical Marker in Southern Illinois and learn about Cherokee encampments during the harsh winter of 1839.
Bald Knob Cross of Peace Illinois
3630 Bald Knob Rd, Alto Pass, Illinois 62905
Enjoy panoramic views at Bald Knob Cross of Peace in Alto Pass. Discover this scenic overlook above Shawnee National Forest and what to expect when visiting.
Bardstown Kentucky
Listed in City, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
105 Court Square, Bardstown, Kentucky 40004
Bardstown Kentucky — known as the Bourbon Capital of the World. With 11 unique distilleries within 16 miles of Court Square,.
Battle of Belmont
MO-80, Charleston, Missouri 63834
Belmont Battlefield in Missouri. Explore Ulysses S. Grant's first Civil War battle and Mississippi River history.
Berry’s Ferry and the John Berry Homesite on the Trail of Tears
Listed in Historical place, Native American Heritage Sites, Trail of Tears, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
Upper River Rd., Smithland, Kentucky 42081
Berry’s Ferry and the John Berry Homesite in Kentucky a historic Trail of Tears crossing where thousands of Cherokee crossed the Ohio River in 1838–1839.
Blythe Ferry: Trail of Tears
Listed in Historical landmark, Native American Heritage Sites, Trail of Tears, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
6630-6615 Blythe Ferry Ln, Birchwood, Tennessee 37308
Primary crossing points where Cherokee families were forced across the river during removal
Bollinger Mill State Historic Site
Listed in Historical place, Native American Heritage Sites, State park, Trail of Tears, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
113 Bollinger Mill Rd, Burfordville, Missouri 63739
Explore Bollinger Mill State Historic Site in Missouri along the Trail of Tears. Discover Civil War history, a working 1800s mill, and a scenic covered bridge.
Buzzard Roost Recreation Area in Southern Indiana
Buzzards Roost Access Rd, Magnet, Indiana 47520
A scenic location for walking, picnicking and camping. Parking areas are available at the first trailhead access and at the picnic/camping spur. Tables, grills, and a portable toilet are available at the picnic area. Benches are located on the bluffs overlooking the Ohio River. Water is not available on site.
Andersonville National Historic Site
Nearly 13,000 men died on these grounds, a site that became infamous even before the Civil War ended. Their burial grounds became Andersonville National Cemetery, where veterans continue to be buried today. This place, where tens of thousands suffered captivity so others could be free, is also home to the National Prisoner of War Museum and serves as a memorial to all American prisoners of war.
Angel Mounds State Historic Site
Angel Mounds State Historic Site in southern Indiana along the Ohio River Scenic Byway. Discover ancient Native American mounds history and scenic walking trails.
Anna-Jonesboro Trail of Tears and Lincoln-Douglas Debate site
Anna–Jonesboro Trail of Tears Historical Marker in Southern Illinois and learn about Cherokee encampments during the harsh winter of 1839.
Bald Knob Cross of Peace Illinois
Enjoy panoramic views at Bald Knob Cross of Peace in Alto Pass. Discover this scenic overlook above Shawnee National Forest and what to expect when visiting.
Bardstown Kentucky
Bardstown Kentucky — known as the Bourbon Capital of the World. With 11 unique distilleries within 16 miles of Court Square,.
Battle of Belmont
Belmont Battlefield in Missouri. Explore Ulysses S. Grant's first Civil War battle and Mississippi River history.
Berry’s Ferry and the John Berry Homesite on the Trail of Tears
Berry’s Ferry and the John Berry Homesite in Kentucky a historic Trail of Tears crossing where thousands of Cherokee crossed the Ohio River in 1838–1839.
Blythe Ferry: Trail of Tears
Primary crossing points where Cherokee families were forced across the river during removal
Bollinger Mill State Historic Site
Explore Bollinger Mill State Historic Site in Missouri along the Trail of Tears. Discover Civil War history, a working 1800s mill, and a scenic covered bridge.
Buzzard Roost Recreation Area in Southern Indiana
A scenic location for walking, picnicking and camping. Parking areas are available at the first trailhead access and at the picnic/camping spur. Tables, grills, and a portable toilet are available at the picnic area. Benches are located on the bluffs overlooking the Ohio River. Water is not available on site.
