Located on the Mighty Mississippi River, St. Louis is a hub of culture in Missouri. With a handful of free museums, the culture is easy on the wallet, too. Ideal for a Midwest road trip, add St. Louis to your…
Located on Wisconsin’s Door Peninsula, this area juts into Lake Michigan, marrying maritime adventure with quaint towns. Packed with cheese and cherry goodness, Door County Land packs land and lake activities to keep travelers busy. However, Door County is rich…
Wisconsin is the heart of the Midwest and offers the best of the region, from the warm hospitality to the bounty of the land and lake. After several visits to Wisconsin, it offers a diverse landscape to explore from the…
The Midwest is huge and it seems like it takes days to cross it, in a car with air-conditioning and entertainment. Consider crossing the midwest from east to west in a covered wagon with everything you own for a new…
Madison is also home to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and it’s the capital of Wisconsin. It’s a laid-back town that loves its festivals, bike lanes and Wisconsin food, like cheese curds and Wisconsin beer. From its free zoo to…
The Wisconsin Dells is a time-honored family travel destination north of Madison. It offers family fun throughout the seasons with indoor waterparks. Conveniently perched along the Interstate, The Dells features its namesake sandstone formations, woodland areas to explore, plus the Wisconsin…
Gateway Arch National Park In the 19th century, St. Louis was the last stop before heading to the sparsely populated west. As thousands headed west hoping for free land and more opportunity, St. Louis was the gateway to the feeling…
Indianapolis is a road trip away from several cities, like Chicago, Cincinnati, and St. Louis. since it’s’ at the intersection of several interstates. From outdoor recreation to museums for families to sporting events, visitors will find fun activities for summertime…
The Midwest can seem like an unending journey with miles of fields along the horizon. To counter the tunnel visit you can get on a drive day, a good road trip stop is a must. Dodge City is that. Dodge…
In the heart of the Ozarks of Missouri, Branson offers an outdoor destination with lots of indoor entertainment. From alpine slides to boating to hiking, visitors can spend the morning exploring the outdoors. Then, they can find lots of indoor…
The Black Hills of South Dakota packs in the family fun with family-sized adventure with national parks, premier wildlife viewing and Western history. With five National Park sites all about an hour from each other, each is a top destination…
Protected since 1912, Custer State Park is known for some of North America’s top wildlife viewing. Nestled between the National Park sites of South Dakota, it is in the middle of the Black Hills. From hiking to boating to rock…