Just in time for the Fourth of July, the American Melody steamboat will roll into Pittsburgh Thursday as the last stop on its Grand Ohio Cruise tour.

That’s exactly what happens when travelers first encounter the Road Kill Cafe in Artemas, a tiny hamlet tucked away in Bedford County where humor and hearty meals collide in the most unexpected way.

Erie sits on the shores of its namesake Great Lake, creating postcard-worthy waterfront scenes. This northwestern Pennsylvania city combines maritime charm with historic architecture. Presque Isle ...