Situated between Minneapolis and Duluth, theWild & Scenic Kettle Riverfeatures crystal clear water and thrilling Class II-IV rapids through beautiful Banning State Park. A popular Midwest rafting destination, it is aptly named due to the “kettle” shaped features that have been carved into the be...
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...
11 of the Best Ski Resorts in the Midwest 7 Best Colorado Ski Towns Ouray, Colorado, Is Known as the 'Little Switzerland of America' for Its Skiing and Natural Beauty This Ski Resort Is a Hidden Gem in the American West — With More Than 300 Days of Sunshine a Year This Quiet ...
Pack up the car, and away we go. These are the best American road trips to take this spring. Joshua Tree National Park, California Irjaliina Paavonpera/Travel + Leisure Nothing beats a U.S. national park in the springtime, and that's doubly true on the West Coast. A scenic drive th...
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The heart of the Midwest is no stranger to fall colors. A road trip along the Illinois River Road is a great way to soak up some scenic fall views. With the expansive river on one side and tree-lined cliffs on the other, you’ll have views for days. Take a break at one of the ...
The mansion-strewn shoreline of Geneva Lake is referred to as “the Hamptons of the Midwest. 10. Walk a section of the 21-mile Geneva Lake Shore Path Travel time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Old-money Chicagoans fled toGeneva Lakein the late 1800s to escape the urban heat and chill in the tr...
The 56-mile road runs from Santa Fe to Taos through the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Along the scenic byway travelers can take in everything from stark desert landscapes, lush alpine forests and ancient Indian pueblos. Midwest Highway 61, Minnesota Located along the north shore...
If you can’t do the full road, consider including Route 66 as aMidwest road trip. Route 66 was born in Springfield, Missouri in 1926. Today you’ll find plenty of Route 66 themed signs, eateries, and motels throughout the city. Springfield’s retro Steak-n-Shake is a fun stop servin...
But ice parks aren’t exclusive to Colorado. The Midwest is quickly becoming an ice climbing hotspot, as Minnesota’s Winona Ice Park settles into its permanent location in an abandoned quarry right in town this season. This homegrown park features 100-some routes ranging from mellow, beginner-...