Midwest
Midwest travels : traveling in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin
Midwest
The Midwest is made up of 12 states:
Illinois∙Indiana∙Iowa∙Kansas∙Michigan∙Minnesota∙Missouri∙Nebraska∙North Dakota∙Ohio∙South Dakota∙Wisconsin
Illinois
Bike share. Craft beer. Historic district. Outdoor experience. Third wave coffee. Broadway productions. Aurora, Illinois is the ideal destination for Chicago urbanites looking to spend a day outside the City. #aurora #openwidetheworld
Chicago is Ground Zero of the Third Wave coffee movement. And even in the Chicago suburbs, direct trade / fair trade coffee can be found, if you know where to look. Here are our five favorite Third Wave coffee shops in Chicago’s West Suburbs.
Chinatown is one of our favorite spots to spend a day around Chicago. But more than just a neighborhood with good food and intriguing markets, Chicago's Chinatown can connect visitors in-the-know with a small slice of history and Chinese symbolism. Watch for these fascinating elements on your next visit to better engage with Chinatown. #chinatown #openwidetheworld
Featuring photo props, food stops, and educational opps, Joliet is a great first stop heading west on Route 66!
Chicago, America's Second City, actually ranks eighth in the nation for its per capita availability of donuts. Despite the city's relatively low ranking, it is home to a respectable artisanal doughnut community, turning out some amazing craft donuts. Here are nine not to miss! #donuts #openwidetheworld
Approximately 40 million people visit Chicago each year. Most of them will visit at least one museum during their stay, and it will probably be one of the Big Five: Art Institute of Chicago, Museum of Science and Industry, Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, and Adler Planetarium.
But Chicago is home to scores more museums than just these chart toppers. Check out five fabulous lesser-known museums! #chicago #openwidetheworld
Chicago is famed the world over for its bold architecture, renowned museums, unique hot dog style, its seemingly inverted deep dish pizza, jazz music, and its gangster past. But where Chicago truly comes alive for locals is in its seventy-seven distinct neighborhoods. Check out why city residents love Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood.
Indiana
From the Old National Road to the work of abolitionists to the influential Richmond Group ( Richmond Art Museum) and more, Richmond Indiana is central to the story of the United States. Located in Wayne County, Central Indiana, Richmond's influence far exceeds expectation for a city its size. Come tour the city with us and see for yourself! #richmond #openwidetheworld
The Levi and Catharine Coffin House State Historic Site and National Historic Landmark in Fountain City, Indiana has made it to our short list of all-time favorite travel learning destinations. Come see why this important Underground Railroad site has been named one of the top 25 historic sites in the nation! #undergroundrailroad #openwidetheworld
Michigan
The Great Lakes Surf Festival answers the question “Can you surf on the Great Lakes?” Spend a day at this annual watersport gathering on Lake Michigan, near Muskegon, Michigan, and fall in love with surfing, SUP and more on the Third Coast! #surfing #openwidetheworld
Have you ever watched the Winter Olympics and wondered: where can I try the luge? Is there a place to luge near me? How hard is the luge? The Muskegon Winter Sports Complex in Muskegon, Michigan hosts Learn to Luge weekends every winter, from December through early March. Check out our tips and tricks for your first luge lesson! #luge #openwidetheworld
The Muskegon Winter Sports Complex is a popular winter attraction in West Michigan. The Complex offers “Learn to Luge” weekends, ice skating, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and sledding. Whether you’re a thrill seeker or more relaxed in your winter activities, check out our complete guide to the Muskegon Winter Sports Complex in Muskegon State Park, where there’s something for everyone! #luge #openwidetheworld
Minnesota
A survey of the U.S.'s 50 most populous cities revealed Minneapolis to rank 48th in availability of donuts. In this statistically donut-poor city, check out these five great doughnut shops! #donuts #openwidetheworld
Missouri
Kansas City's Worlds of Fun theme park presents a new family holiday tradition: WinterFest! For five wonder-filled weeks, Worlds of Fun is transformed from theme park to magical winter wonderland. Millions of Christmas lights; dozens of shows, rides and attractions; sweet treats galore; nightly snowfall; and even a elf with a pair of reindeer. This is one holiday event not to miss! #winterfest #openwidetheworld
Ohio
The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati, Ohio is one of the nation's premier museums for learning about the history of slavery on the North American continent. Check out our guide to this amazing Underground Railroad museum. #undergroundrailroad #blackhistory #openwidetheworld
Wisconsin
Door County cherries are famous around the Midwest. And where there are cherries, there is cherry pie! Come along with us as we search out the best cherry pie in Door County. Then let us know your favorite Door County cherry pie, too!
Third Wave coffee enthusiasts will love Milwaukee, not just for the amazing specialty coffee, but also for local roasters' commitment to eco-friendly practices. Check out these great Milwaukee coffee roasters! #coffee #coffeeroasters #openwidetheworld
DKY? Milwaukee ranks 38th out of 50 major U.S. cities for donut availability. Check out what we found when we searched for the near-impossible in MKE… Milwaukee donuts! #donuts #milwaukee #openwidetheworld
Paramount Theatre in Aurora, Illinois. Local community theater or Broadway caliber productions? Follow along as this former New York resident and professed Broadway snob takes in Broadway Series shows at this theater, an hour outside of Chicago. #paramount #openwidetheworld