One of the unique and most scenic treasures in the Midwest, the Shawnee National Forest spans more than 279,000 acres deep in southern Illinois. The natural beauty, stunning vistas, and diverse flora and fauna of this picturesque region invite exploration by all who love nature. This easy-to...
Because you can’t leave the Midwest without a trip to the region’s biggest city. Travelers can get a taste of big-city energy inChicago. The Windy City is the largest in the Midwest, and it provides visitors with endless options for food, shopping and museums. TheArt Institute of Chica...
Top day trips from Chicago 1. Milwaukee, WI Photograph: John Karpinsky Driving time from Chicago: One and a half hours Getting to the Cream City requires a painless drive, but if you plan to fully indulge, ditch the car and hop on the BYOB-friendly Amtrak, which will deposit you in ...
Four big parties bring day trippers and tourists pouring into town: Winter Festival in February, Strawberry Festival in June, Wine & Harvest Festival in September and Oktoberfest in October. For more, seeJolly Cedarburg. For shoppers, the first weekend of December is a real blowout, with Christm...
Since the first Earth Day in 1970, Americans have gotten a lot “greener” toward the environment. “We didn’t know at that time there even was an environment, let alone that there was a problem with it,” says Bruce Anderson, president of Earth Day USA.But what began as nothing impor...
Tens of thousands of years ago, wooly mammoths used to roam across the Midwest's icy expanses. You can witness that legacy firsthand just over the Wisconsin border at theKenosha Public Museum, which features a permanent exhibition based around Hebior, the largest and most complete mammoth skele...
Here are 17 easy day trips that are no more than three hours away fromChicago. 1.5 hours away or less: 1. Encounter the thought-provoking Illinois Holocaust Museum Travel time: 25 minutes TheIllinois Holocaust Museumis the third-largest Holocaust Museum in the world, after those in Jerusalem ...
Let me tell you about one of my favorite places in the entire Midwest: The… 360 Chicago Observation Deck: Is This Sky-High Experience Worth Your Time? Posted onNovember 27, 2024 Experience the panoramic views of Chicago’s skyline and Lake Michigan from the 360 Chicago observation… ...
Ideal for first-time enthusiasts, these 2 day and 1 night overnight canoe or kayak river camping trips will leave you craving for more. Get your trip planned today.
The food scene is South Bend has spawned a Foodie Trail with restaurants singled out by Midwest Living. Three historic museums are on one campus with the Studebaker National Museum, The History Museum, and the Oliver Mansion. You'll want to satisfy your sweet tooth at The South Bend ...