The Midwest US states—including Illinois, Kansas, and Iowa—offer large vibrant cities along with rural towns and miles of agricultural land. Our writers help you plan your travels to the best US Midwest.
Lawrence, Kansas, is more than a college town. Lawrence is a charming historical town with great dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Read on for what to do when you have 2 days in Lawrence, Kansas. It has been more than four decades since I first explored...
Detroit's Eastern Market is a happening place to buy food, meet friends for a meal, and enjoy a variety of music. Read on to discover the history and uncover great finds at Detroit's Eastern Market. While the sun rises, imagine hearing the clip-clop noises in sync...
Janesville, WI, offers many outdoor activities, great restaurants, and shopping for a fun weekend escape from Chicago. Janesville, Wisconsin, provides a wonderful weekend escape from the big city. Depending on where in Chicago you set out from, the drive takes...
Planning a leaf-peeping trip this fall? Experience fall in Pittsburgh, with autumn colors, great food, and culture. Read on for what to see, do, and eat this fall in Pittsburgh. Before visiting Pittsburgh, everything I knew about the city came from watching...
The quaint Mackinac Island sits on Lake Huron off the Michigan coast. See what to explore in this ultimate guide to 2 days on Mackinac Island. Certain places evoke strong memories. For me, it’s childhood visits to Mackinac Island (pronounced Mackinaw). In the...
Head to Green Bay, WI, for a spa weekend! Sure, it has football, but staying at Lodge Kohler is an ideal escape to relax and unwind. Most people go to Green Bay, Wisconsin, for a weekend of football. My husband Mike and I went to Green Bay for the spa at Lodge...
From its 1700s architecture and ambiance to its rich, multi-cultural history, Ste. Genevieve, MO is a town filled with living history. Read on for what to see and do when you visit Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. French Creole and Spanish influences still infuse the city...
Nebraska's 2,400-acre Ponca State Park is less than two hours from Omaha, Sioux Falls, and Sioux City. It offers a great way to get out in nature. Maybe it's due to working in an office most of my adult life, but I love to experience the great outdoors whenever...
Known as Little Sweden USA, Lindsborg, Kansas, is a small town filled with creative spirit. Here are the best art-focused things to do in Lindsborg, Kansas. Founded by Swedish immigrants in 1869, Lindsborg, Kansas, is also known as ‘Little Sweden USA.’ Mikhail...
Sheboygan, Wisconsin, is lovingly called the Malibu of the Midwest. Discover this surfing city on the shores of Lake Michigan. On a cool October weekday, sunlight glistened across calm Lake Michigan waters beyond pale sand and clusters of seagrass. Fluffy clouds...