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Small Towns — Indianola, Mississippi

Small Towns — Indianola, Mississippi

Indianola, Mississippi Population 9,433 Located about an hour from Clarksdale — where the famous crossroad is located — Indianola is ground zero for diehard blues fans. And the big attraction in town is the B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center (bbkingmuseum.org). Access is good at this museum that honors the blues legend’s life and music, with accessible parking, a level entrance and plenty of room to maneuver a wheelchair through the galleries. A loaner wheelchair is also available at the front desk. A short film about the history of blues is shown before visitors move on to follow a timeline of King’s life, from the cotton plantation to the chitlin' circuit and on to Fillmore West. There’s also a replica of his home studio and an interactive 12-string guitar exhibit. Even if you’re not a blues fan the museum is worth a visit, as it also illustrates how King’s music helped bridge the gap between the races in a time of extreme racial segregation.

The B. B. King Museum

Indianola, Mississippi

Population 9,433

Located about an hour from Clarksdale — where the famous crossroad is located — Indianola is ground zero for diehard blues fans. And the big attraction in town is the B.B. … Read More

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Small Towns — Browning, Montana

Small Towns — Browning, Montana

Browning, Montana Population 1,026 Browning is located about an hour southeast of the Saint Mary Entrance to Glacier National Park, and it makes a nice stop on the way to or from the park. Although there’s really not much to the town, the excellent Museum of the Plains Indian (www.doi.gov/iacb/museum-plains-indian) is definitely worth a visit. Although the exterior of the museum is unimpressive, don’t be dissuaded by the lackluster front façade, as the artifacts inside are first-rate. There’s barrier-free access to the galleries that are filled with everything from cradleboards and toys, to weapons, ceremonial clothing, toys and lots of jewelry. The unusual bag made from a cow hoof, the buffalo hunt mural and the collection of woven cornhusk bags definitely stand out. There’s also accessible seating in the theater, where a short movie about the Plains Indians is shown. And don’t miss the excellent gift shop, the artist demonstrations, and the gallery filled with works by tribal artists.

Museum of the Plains Indian in Browning, Montana

Browning, Montana

Population 1,026

Browning is located about an hour southeast of the Saint Mary Entrance to Glacier National Park, and it makes a nice stop on the way to or from … Read More

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Small Towns — Tupper Lake, New York

Small Towns — Tupper Lake, New York

Tupper Lake, New York Population 3,523 Located in upstate New York, Tupper Lake is a nice stop for nature lovers. The anchor attraction is the Wild Center, which is designed to inspire visitors to explore the great outdoors. Access is excellent throughout the museum, which features a number of outdoor habitats and interactive exhibits that introduce visitors to Adirondack ecosystems. Outside, an accessible half-mile trail winds around Greenleaf Pond, with interpretive panels along its length. And if you want to get serious about the outdoors, then spend the night in an accessible lean-to in nearby John Dillon Park (www.paulsmiths.edu/johndillonpark/). Designed from the get-go to be barrier free, the park features trails, a fishing and kayak dock and a pontoon boat — all of which are wheelchair-accessible. Although there’s no charge to spend the night at John Dillon Park, usage is limited to disabled campers. Day-use visitors don’t need to make advance arrangements, however reservations are required for overnight stays.

Accessible lean-to in John Dillon Park

Tupper Lake, New York

Population 3,523

Located in upstate New York, Tupper Lake is a nice stop for nature lovers. The anchor attraction is the Wild Center, which is designed to inspire visitors to … Read More

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Small Towns — Lenox, Massachusetts

Small Towns — Lenox, Massachusetts

Lenox, Massachusetts Population 5,025 Located in Western Massachusetts, Lenox makes a nice stop on any trip through the Berkshires. If you’d like to explore the outdoors a bit, then stop by the Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary. This 1,000-acre preserve features the .3-mile All Persons Trail that winds through a hemlock grove and circles Pikes Pond. The beavers are usually quite active, and it’s also a good birding venue. The Norman Rockwell Museum, which is located a short drive away in Stockbridge, is also worth a visit. There’s barrier-free access to the museum, which is home to the world’s largest collection of Norman Rockwell’s work. And if you’d like to overnight in Lenox, look no further than the Brook Farm Inn (brookfarm.com). This quaint country property has two wheelchair-accessible rooms, both of which have a roll-in shower. And you just can’t beat the yummy breakfast buffet that’s set out for guests each morning.

The All Persons Trail

Lenox, Massachusetts

Population 5,025

Located in Western Massachusetts, Lenox makes a nice stop on any trip through the Berkshires. If you’d like to explore the outdoors a bit, then stop by the Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary. … Read More

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Small Towns — Logan, Ohio

Small Towns — Logan, Ohio

Logan, Ohio Population 7,069 Logan is a required stop on any Hocking Hills road trip. It also makes a good home base for the further exploration of the area. The Inn and Spa at Cedar Falls (innatcedarfalls.com) offers several accessible options, including the secluded Redbud Cabin. This two bedroom cabin includes a ground-floor bathroom with a roll-in shower, and has level access to the spacious back porch. Another Logan favorite — Watersong Woods (www.watersongwoods.com) — offers the accessible Melody Cabin which includes a bathroom with a roll-in shower. And both places are right around the corner from one of the area’s biggest attractions — Hocking Hills State Park. It’s a lovely park to drive through, especially in the fall. It also boasts a quarter-mile wheelchair-accessible trail to Ash Cave, which winds through the woods and terminates at the misty waterfall. It’s also a nice choice for a picnic, as there are several accessible tables near the trailhead.

The Ash Cave Trail

Logan, Ohio

Population 7,069

Logan is a required stop on any Hocking Hills road trip. It also makes a good home base for the further exploration of the area. The Inn and Spa at Cedar Falls … Read More

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Small Towns — Warm Springs, Georgia

Small Towns — Warm Springs, Georgia

Warm Springs, Georgia Population 402 If your travels take you through Central Georgia, make sure and stop in Warm Springs — a sleepy little town made famous by President Roosevelt. The president originally sought out the healing waters of the town as a cure for his polio, but he later formed a strong connection to the community, and subsequently established a program to bring affordable electricity to the area. Today visitors can tour Roosevelt’s Little White House (gastateparks.org/LittleWhiteHouse), which includes some personal possessions, a few pieces from the original house, and even a set of hand controls designed by the president. The site also features a museum that includes information on family members, events that occurred during Roosevelt’s presidency, and gifts sent to him by an adoring public. And as you might guess — considering Roosevelt’s disability — most of the site is wheelchair-accessible.

President Roosevelt’s Little White House

Warm Springs, Georgia

Population 402

If your travels take you through Central Georgia, make sure and stop in Warm Springs — a sleepy little town made famous by President Roosevelt. The president originally sought out … Read More

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Small Towns — Nashville, Indiana

Small Towns — Nashville, Indiana

Nashville, Indiana Population 797 This Brown County town is definitely worth a stop on your next trek through the Hoosier State. Shopping is the number one pastime in the pedestrian friendly village, which features everything from garden shops and boutiques to toy stores, galleries and clothing stores. And the good news is, curb-cuts are ubiquitous and most of the stores have an accessible entrance. If you’d like to get a little exercise, then hop over to Brown County State Park, and enjoy the barrier-free Friends Trail, which winds though a hardwood forest and features a wide paved pathway with a short stretch of boardwalk. For a real treat, make dinner plans at the Artists Colony Inn (www.artistscolonyinn.com), which features level access from the side courtyard. This local favorite is known for crafting creative dishes from fresh ingredients. Jack’s Chicken is a good choice if you’re watching calories, while Lucie’s Pot Pie is the way to go if you just want to throw caution to the wind.

Friends Trail at the Brown County State Park

Nashville, Indiana

Population 797

This Brown County town is definitely worth a stop on your next trek through the Hoosier State. Shopping is the number one pastime in the pedestrian friendly village, … Read More

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Egg Harbor, Wisconsin Population 201 Located in the heart of scenic Door County, Egg Harbor is a great place to spend a few nights on a Wisconsin road trip. And the Feathered Star B

Small Towns — Egg Harbor, Wisconsin

Egg Harbor, Wisconsin Population 201 Located in the heart of scenic Door County, Egg Harbor is a great place to spend a few nights on a Wisconsin road trip. And the Feathered Star B

One of the accessible rooms at the Feathered Star B&B

Egg Harbor, Wisconsin

Population 201

Located in the heart of scenic Door County, Egg Harbor is a great place to spend a few nights on a Wisconsin road trip. And … Read More

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