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Things to Do Around the Midwest

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When you need to unwind and unplug, these destinations will have you blissing out in a matter of minutes. #travel #midwest #wellness #getaway #spa
When you need to unwind and unplug, these destinations will have you blissing out in a matter of minutes. #travel #midwest #wellness #getaway #spa
Midwest Living
Midwest Living
Things to Do Around the Midwest
Don’t underestimate the power of a coastal escape to change your outlook. Whatever you seek, we’ve got the beach. Midwest Getaways, Bermuda Beaches, High Ropes Course, Mustang Island, Pink Sand Beach, New Museum, Island Resort, Old Farm, Gulf Of Mexico
Midwest Getaways
Bermuda Beaches
High Ropes Course
Mustang Island
Pink Sand Beach
New Museum
Island Resort
Old Farm
Gulf Of Mexico
Don’t underestimate the power of a coastal escape to change your outlook. Whatever you seek, we’ve got the beach.
Midwest Living
Midwest Living
Things to Do Around the Midwest
Buses, trains and very few automobiles—check out these out-of-the-ordinary holiday lights displays. Holiday Lights Display, Light Display, Chicago Holiday, Holiday Fun, Inver Grove Heights, Light Tunnel, Segway Tours, Winter Festival
Holiday Lights Display
Light Display
Chicago Holiday
Holiday Fun
Inver Grove Heights
Light Tunnel
Segway Tours
Winter Festival
Buses, trains and very few automobiles—check out these out-of-the-ordinary holiday lights displays.
Midwest Living
Midwest Living
Things to Do Around the Midwest
Hot off the minds of Midwest travel writers: a fresh look at where to eat, drink, play and stay around the region. Dive In Movie, Chicago Magnificent Mile, Paul Winter, Play And Stay, Book Bar, Theater District, Holiday Hotel, Midwest Travel
Dive In Movie
Chicago Magnificent Mile
Paul Winter
Play And Stay
Book Bar
Theater District
Holiday Hotel
Midwest Travel
Hot off the minds of Midwest travel writers: a fresh look at where to eat, drink, play and stay around the region.
Midwest Living
Midwest Living
Things to Do Around the Midwest
At independent bookstores, you'll find owners with deep expertise and passion—and a huge variety of books. Here are a few standouts. German Village, S Brick, Local Author, Literature Art, Rare Books, One In A Million, Midwest, Things To Do, Indie
German Village
S Brick
Local Author
Literature Art
Rare Books
One In A Million
Midwest
Things To Do
Indie
At independent bookstores, you'll find owners with deep expertise and passion—and a huge variety of books. Here are a few standouts.
Midwest Living
Midwest Living
Things to Do Around the Midwest
America’s heartland transformed popular music by providing fertile ground for various styles to take root, blossom and cross-pollinate. Explore the history at this greatest hits collection of sites. Clear Lake Iowa, Playhouse Square, Cafe Display, Don Mclean, Winter Dance, Cuyahoga Valley, Southern Heritage, Ohio Travel
Clear Lake Iowa
Playhouse Square
Cafe Display
Don Mclean
Winter Dance
Cuyahoga Valley
Southern Heritage
Ohio Travel
America’s heartland transformed popular music by providing fertile ground for various styles to take root, blossom and cross-pollinate. Explore the history at this greatest hits collection of sites.
Midwest Living
Midwest Living
Things to Do Around the Midwest
Take a trip back in time to historic covered bridges throughout the Midwest, including Ohio, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin. Ashtabula County, Old Bridges, Destinations, Midwest Living, Wooden Bridge, Autumn Drives, Route, All Nature, Scenic Drive
Ashtabula County
Old Bridges
Destinations
Midwest Living
Wooden Bridge
Autumn Drives
Route
All Nature
Scenic Drive
Take a trip back in time to historic covered bridges throughout the Midwest, including Ohio, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin.
Midwest Living
Midwest Living
Things to Do Around the Midwest
Make your garden shine in autumn by thinking in top-to-bottom tiers of color. Tree Nursery, Plant Nursery, Kentucky Coffee Tree, Thuja Plicata, Woodland Plants, Bluestone Patio, Burning Bush, Gaura
Tree Nursery
Plant Nursery
Kentucky Coffee Tree
Thuja Plicata
Woodland Plants
Bluestone Patio
Burning Bush
Gaura
Make your garden shine in autumn by thinking in top-to-bottom tiers of color.
Midwest Living
Midwest Living
Things to Do Around the Midwest
Lush greenery and cool swag await at these one-of-a-kind plant stores. Tropical Foliage, Tropical Plants, Foliage Plants, Air Plants, Colleges In Florida, Garden District, Chicago Shopping, Pop Up Event, Dried Floral
Tropical Foliage
Tropical Plants
Foliage Plants
Air Plants
Colleges In Florida
Garden District
Chicago Shopping
Pop Up Event
Dried Floral
Lush greenery and cool swag await at these one-of-a-kind plant stores.
Midwest Living
Midwest Living
Things to Do Around the Midwest
Spend the day interacting with paintings, pioneers and a U.S. president at these enlightening—and occasionally unconventional—stops. Michigan Cottage, Lake Michigan, Long Branch Saloon, One Room Cabin, Festivals In August, Kentucky Farms, University Of South Dakota, Music Museum, Places
Michigan Cottage
Lake Michigan
Long Branch Saloon
One Room Cabin
Festivals In August
Kentucky Farms
University Of South Dakota
Music Museum
Places
Spend the day interacting with paintings, pioneers and a U.S. president at these enlightening—and occasionally unconventional—stops.
Midwest Living
Midwest Living
Things to Do Around the Midwest
A centuries-old technique used across diverse cultures, embroidery is like painting with a needle and thread—and each of these artists has a colorful interpretation. Punch Needle Embroidery, Hand Embroidery Designs, Embroidery Projects, Crochet Classes, Find Instagram, Opening An Etsy Shop, Vintage Sewing Machine, Etsy Business, Black And White Portraits
Punch Needle Embroidery
Hand Embroidery Designs
Embroidery Projects
Crochet Classes
Find Instagram
Opening An Etsy Shop
Vintage Sewing Machine
Etsy Business
Black And White Portraits
A centuries-old technique used across diverse cultures, embroidery is like painting with a needle and thread—and each of these artists has a colorful interpretation.
Midwest Living
Midwest Living
Things to Do Around the Midwest
In Duluth's Lincoln Park neighborhood, makers and artisans own shops alongside bakeries, breweries and bike paths. Duluth Minnesota Canal Park, Ice Creamery, Fermentation Crock, Artists Guide, Bike Path, Lincoln Park, Ceramic Artists, Nice View, Brewery
Duluth Minnesota Canal Park
Ice Creamery
Fermentation Crock
Artists Guide
Bike Path
Lincoln Park
Ceramic Artists
Nice View
Brewery
In Duluth's Lincoln Park neighborhood, makers and artisans own shops alongside bakeries, breweries and bike paths.
Midwest Living
Midwest Living
Things to Do Around the Midwest
Namesake cascades tumble through South Dakota's largest city, a great overnight stop in the state's southeast corner for road-tripping families headed west to Mount Rushmore. Park South, South Dakota, Bike Trails, Hiking Trails, Water Drawing, Butterfly House, Autumn Park, Outdoor Sculpture, Sioux Falls
Park South
South Dakota
Bike Trails
Hiking Trails
Water Drawing
Butterfly House
Autumn Park
Outdoor Sculpture
Sioux Falls
Namesake cascades tumble through South Dakota's largest city, a great overnight stop in the state's southeast corner for road-tripping families headed west to Mount Rushmore.
Midwest Living
Midwest Living
Things to Do Around the Midwest
The larger of the Twin Cities likes to perform on a grand scale. Beautiful Places To Visit, Places To See, Minneapolis Photography, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota Travel
Beautiful Places To Visit
Places To See
Minneapolis Photography
Wisconsin
Michigan
Minnesota Travel
The larger of the Twin Cities likes to perform on a grand scale.
Midwest Living
Midwest Living
Things to Do Around the Midwest
Three rivers and Lake Michigan meet in the Cream City—a geographical quirk that makes for big summer fun. Of course, visit in the off-season, and you can see the champion Bucks play. Win-win. Milwaukee Public Market, Milwaukee Beer, Milwaukee Wisconsin, Riverside Bar, Lakeside Park, Revival Architecture, Harbor House, Concert Venue
Milwaukee Public Market
Milwaukee Beer
Milwaukee Wisconsin
Riverside Bar
Lakeside Park
Revival Architecture
Harbor House
Concert Venue
Three rivers and Lake Michigan meet in the Cream City—a geographical quirk that makes for big summer fun. Of course, visit in the off-season, and you can see the champion Bucks play. Win-win.
Midwest Living
Midwest Living
Things to Do Around the Midwest
The Gateway to the West is a getaway in its own right, especially for families ready to explore. The unrivaled Arch is an icon, and you definitely won’t go hungry. St Louis Art, Busch Stadium, Gateway Arch, French Colonial, Train Depot, City Museum, Forest Park, Science Center
St Louis Art
Busch Stadium
Gateway Arch
French Colonial
Train Depot
City Museum
Forest Park
Science Center
The Gateway to the West is a getaway in its own right, especially for families ready to explore. The unrivaled Arch is an icon, and you definitely won’t go hungry.
Midwest Living
Midwest Living
Things to Do Around the Midwest
Wichita—with museums lining the Arkansas River and fresh dining options—makes a welcome oasis along Interstate-35. Lindsborg, Tornado Alley, Swedish Dishes, Ambassador Hotel, Wichita Kansas, Boutique Decor, Nature Center, Medieval Castle, Speakeasy
Lindsborg
Tornado Alley
Swedish Dishes
Ambassador Hotel
Wichita Kansas
Boutique Decor
Nature Center
Medieval Castle
Speakeasy
Wichita—with museums lining the Arkansas River and fresh dining options—makes a welcome oasis along Interstate-35.
Midwest Living
Midwest Living
Things to Do Around the Midwest
Every four years, presidential candidates and media descend on Iowa’s capital. But any local will tell you: This town is transforming way too fast for only a quadrennial visit. Fancy Toast, Lamb Gyros, Eggs Benny, Happy Hour Deals, Oatmeal Cream Pies, Cheese Bar, Patty Melt, Downtown Hotels, Lox
Fancy Toast
Lamb Gyros
Eggs Benny
Happy Hour Deals
Oatmeal Cream Pies
Cheese Bar
Patty Melt
Downtown Hotels
Lox
Every four years, presidential candidates and media descend on Iowa’s capital. But any local will tell you: This town is transforming way too fast for only a quadrennial visit.
Midwest Living
Midwest Living
Things to Do Around the Midwest
The Windy City’s pizzazz—like its pizza—is no secret. You can’t possibly see and taste everything on one trip (or even fit every must-do into a bucket list … ahem, Navy Pier, the Riverwalk, the Mag Mile and The Bean). And that’s exactly why we love it. Michigan Avenue, Choose Chicago, Buckingham Fountain, Lincoln Park Zoo, Fall Road Trip, Indiana Dunes, Grant Park
Michigan Avenue
Choose Chicago
Buckingham Fountain
Lincoln Park Zoo
Fall Road Trip
Indiana Dunes
Grant Park
The Windy City’s pizzazz—like its pizza—is no secret. You can’t possibly see and taste everything on one trip (or even fit every must-do into a bucket list … ahem, Navy Pier, the Riverwalk, the Mag Mile and The Bean). And that’s exactly why we love it.
Midwest Living
Midwest Living
Things to Do Around the Midwest
When you visit the largest city on Michigan’s Sunset Coast, you get a twofer—a bustling town with great food and drink, plus the whole glorious region around it. Tasting Room, Wine Tasting, National Cherry Festival, Pie Eating Contest, Cherry Salsa, Suttons Bay, City Dining, Farm Visit, Kayak Rentals
Tasting Room
Wine Tasting
National Cherry Festival
Pie Eating Contest
Cherry Salsa
Suttons Bay
City Dining
Farm Visit
Kayak Rentals
When you visit the largest city on Michigan’s Sunset Coast, you get a twofer—a bustling town with great food and drink, plus the whole glorious region around it.
Midwest Living
Midwest Living
Things to Do Around the Midwest
Give it your best shot at these top courses, for beginners to scratch golfers — many with on-site lodging so you can play and stay. Arcadia Bluffs, Public Golf Courses, Golf Country Clubs, Casino Resort, Pure Michigan, Pga Tour, Nature
Arcadia Bluffs
Public Golf Courses
Golf Country Clubs
Casino Resort
Pure Michigan
Pga Tour
Nature
Give it your best shot at these top courses, for beginners to scratch golfers — many with on-site lodging so you can play and stay.
Midwest Living
Midwest Living
Things to Do Around the Midwest
Enjoy a spring festival, explore a wildlife sanctuary, pedal along a country trail. Our spring getaway inspirations include trips to cities, small towns and the countryside across the Midwest. Spring Getaway, Spring Trip, River Trail, Ohio River, Amish Country Ohio, Scenic Railroads, Bayfield
Spring Getaway
Spring Trip
River Trail
Ohio River
Amish Country Ohio
Scenic Railroads
Bayfield
Enjoy a spring festival, explore a wildlife sanctuary, pedal along a country trail. Our spring getaway inspirations include trips to cities, small towns and the countryside across the Midwest.
Midwest Living
Midwest Living
Things to Do Around the Midwest
Catch the jewels of spring—the rich colors of bulbs and blooming trees and shrubs—at Midwest public gardens. Forest Garden, Woodland Garden, Shade Garden, Garden Plants, House Plants, Public Garden, Big Tree, Cool Plants, Big Plants
Forest Garden
Woodland Garden
Shade Garden
Garden Plants
House Plants
Public Garden
Big Tree
Cool Plants
Big Plants
Catch the jewels of spring—the rich colors of bulbs and blooming trees and shrubs—at Midwest public gardens.
Midwest Living
Midwest Living
Things to Do Around the Midwest
Reminisce, relax, reconnect. Those are the only rules that apply when girls hit the road. This collection of girls-only outings will inspire your next escape. Pine City, Park Rapids, Country Club Plaza, Detroit Lakes, Girlfriends Getaway, Northern Minnesota, Irish Cottage
Pine City
Park Rapids
Country Club Plaza
Detroit Lakes
Girlfriends Getaway
Northern Minnesota
Irish Cottage
Reminisce, relax, reconnect. Those are the only rules that apply when girls hit the road. This collection of girls-only outings will inspire your next escape.
Midwest Living
Midwest Living
Things to Do Around the Midwest
These inspiring monuments, museums and historical sites celebrate the legacy of Black Americans. Historical Society, Historical Sites, Rosa Parks Bus, Roosevelt New Deal, Big Rapids, Fountain City, Usa Places To Visit, George Washington Carver, Henry Ford Museum
Historical Society
Historical Sites
Rosa Parks Bus
Roosevelt New Deal
Big Rapids
Fountain City
Usa Places To Visit
George Washington Carver
Henry Ford Museum
These inspiring monuments, museums and historical sites celebrate the legacy of Black Americans.
Midwest Living
Midwest Living
Things to Do Around the Midwest