The American Midwest seems to get overlooked by a lot of travellers, with the masses, especially overseas visitors, flocking to the likes of California, New York, Florida and Vegas. The Midwest was my adopted Expat home so it’s an area that I have spent some time exploring.
It’s made up of 12 states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin. The Iconic Route 66 road trip starts Illinois and travels through 3 of the Midwestern states! I haven’t visited them all but I’ve visited a fair few.
🏢Major cities include : Chicago IL, Milwaukee WI, Indianapolis IN and Columbus OH
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🎡Visit Silver Lake Sand Dunes in Michigan!
Midwest Travel
20 Places To Visit In The Midwest USA
Attractions
The Best Zoos In The Midwest USA
8 Best Aquariums In The Midwest USA
10 Best Museums In The Midwest USA
The Best Amusement Parks In The Midwest USA
9 Best Water Parks In The Midwest USA
7 Best INDOOR Waterparks In The Midwest USA
Seasonal
11 Midwest Winter Getaways To Embrace Or Escape The Cold!
18 of the Best Midwest Fall Getaways | USA
10 Awesome Midwest Spring Break Destinations | USA
Outdoor
Best Midwest State Parks For Adventure
Lake Michigan Beaches: 10 Lake Michigan Beach Towns Not To Miss!
15 Best Campsites in the Midwest USA
Best Midwest Hiking | 10 Best Hikes In The Midwest USA
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Illinois | Indiana | Iowa | Michigan | Minnesota | Missouri | Wisconsin
Illinois🏙️
Chicago To Galena Road Trip: Must See Stops in Illinois USA
Route 66 Chicago to St Louis – 9 Must See Stops in Illinois USA
Chicago
Route 66 Chicago: A Guide To The Start Of The Route & 2 Days In Chicago!
360 Chicago vs Skydeck: Which Chicago Observation Deck is Better?
Visiting Lincoln Park Zoo, a Free Attraction in Chicago!
Christkindlmarket Chicago 2020: Visiting The Chicago Christmas Markets!
East Dubuque
Sunday Brunch at Timmermans Supper Club – East Dubuque, Illinois
Galena
Fun Things To Do In Galena, Illinois USA
5 Fun Summer Activities at Chestnut Mountain Resort (Alpine Slide!) in Galena IL
Gurnee
Tips, Tricks and the Best Rides at Six Flags Great America near Chicago USA!
Rockford
The Home of the Rockford Sock Monkey: Illinois USA
Indiana🏁
Chesterton
Indiana Dunes: The ‘3 Dune Challenge’ Trail Guide!
Porter
Indiana Dunes Hotels: Spring House Inn (& Speakeasy At The Spa) USA
Iowa🌽
Fun Facts About Iowa USA – How Many Do You Know?
15 Things To Add To Your Iowa Bucket List!
The Story of the Iowa Freedom Rocks
Pumpkin Patches in Iowa That You Shouldn’t Miss!
18 Awesome Museums In Iowa USA
Free Printable Iowa Activity Sheets For Kids!
Adventure
A Guide to Riving Tubing in Iowa!
OHV Parks and ATV Trails In Iowa USA
3 Awesome Caves In Iowa That You Should Explore!
Roadtrips
America’s Longest Highway: Awesome Events & Roadside Attractions Along Highway 20 in East Iowa!
Accommodation
Iowa Cabin Rentals (With Hot Tubs) For A Fun Midwest Getaway | USA
8 Unique Places To Stay In Iowa USA
Glamping In Iowa: Yurts, Pods & Cabin Glamping Sites In Iowa
Ames
Seeing The CYtes! Things To Do In Ames Iowa
A Brit Trying To Understand American Football: Soccer vs Football
British Restaurants In Central Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Goat Yoga in Iowa at Coco’s Ranch near Cedar Rapids!
Charles City
12 Things To Do In Charles City, Iowa | USA
Clarksville
New Day Dairy: An Authentic Farmstay in Iowa USA
Clear Lake
Glamping In Iowa: Stay in a Yurt in McIntosh Woods State Park!
Davenport (Quad Cities)
Fun Things To Do In Davenport Iowa!
Bars In Davenport Iowa: Analog Arcade Bar
Des Moines
Tips For Visiting The Iowa State Fair!
Dubuque
Things To Do – downtown
40 Top Things To Do in Dubuque Iowa, Recommended By A Local!
Floatation Therapy – My Float Tank Experience at Float & Fly in Dubuque, Iowa!
A Guide To The Dubuque Millwork District: The Coolest Area in Dubuque, Iowa!
Dubuque Murals: Exploring Colourful Street Art Where Iowa Started
A Guide to the Casinos in Dubuque Iowa | USA
The Port of Dubuque: Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium in Dubuque, IA
Exploring The Mississippi Riverwalk Dubuque, Iowa | USA
Visiting The Fenelon Place Elevator in Dubuque, Iowa: Everything You Need To Know!
Hiking & Outdoors
The Best Viewpoints in Dubuque Iowa
9 Places to go Hiking near Dubuque, Iowa!
The Best Hiking Trails at the Mines of Spain, Dubuque IA
Sky Tours Dubuque: Ziplining in Iowa USA!
Visiting the Dubuque Arboretum in Iowa
Skiing In Iowa USA: A Guide To Iowa Ski Resorts
Facts About The Mississippi River: Mississippi River Camping, Beaches & Sandbars
Food & Drink
4 Dubuque Iowa Breweries You Need To Visit (& 1 In Dyersville!)
10 Best Restaurants in Dubuque Iowa (Recommended By A Local)!
Supporting Local Businesses at the Dubuque Farmers Market – Iowa
The Best Desserts and Ice Cream in Dubuque, Iowa!
Made in Iowa: Betty Jane Homemade Candies
Where To Stay
7 Best Hotels In Dubuque Iowa USA
A Stay at the Historic Hotel Julien – Dubuque, IA
Events
Dubuque Christmas Lights And Events: Iowa
Reflections in the Park Dubuque Iowa: Drive Through Christmas Light Display!
Ghost Tours in Iowa | Haunted History Walk at Linwood Cemetery in Dubuque Iowa
Dyersville
‘If You Build It, They’ll Come’: Things To Do in Dyersville Iowa
Ghost Sunday at the Field of Dreams Movie Site (Dyersville, IA)
Grinnell
10 Top Things To Do In Grinnell Iowa
Hotel Grinnell Iowa Review: A Cool Stay In A Converted High School!
Iowa City
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City, IA Review
Iowa City Restaurants: Vue Rooftop Bar & Restaurant
Home Of The Hawkeyes: University of Iowa Athletics Hall Of Fame & Museum
Mason City
11 Fun Things To Do In Mason City Iowa
Maquoketa
Tips for Visiting Maquoketa Caves State Park in Iowa!
Manchester
River Tubing at Manchester Water Park in Iowa!
McGregor
A Glamping & Cave Exploration Adventure at Spook Cave Iowa!
Sheffield
Appreciating Small Town USA Tourism in Sheffield Iowa
Walcott
Iowa 80 Trucking Museum and the World’s Largest Truck Stop USA
Waterloo
Fun Things To Do In Waterloo Iowa (& Cedar Falls)
5 Awesome Parks in Waterloo Iowa, Perfect For Enjoying The Outdoors This Summer! USA
Michigan🚤
Silver Lake
Awesomely Fun Things To Do In Silver Lake Michigan!
Sandboarding Michigan at Silver Lake Sand Dunes
Minnesota🎢
Bloomington
Checking Out The Mall of America Indoor Theme Park & My Favourite Mall of America Rides!
Roseville
Awesome Things To Do In (& Around) Roseville Minnesota USA
St Paul
Can Can Wonderland – Mini Golf & Cocktails in St. Paul, Minnesota!
Missouri🏟️
St Louis
City Museum St Louis, Missouri: Tips, Pictures & Riding The 10 Storey Slide!
Journey to the Top: Tips for Visiting the Gateway Arch, St Louis
Wisconsin🧀
10 Places To Add To Your Wisconsin Bucket List! USA
8 Awesome Wisconsin Zip Line Tours | Where To Go Ziplining in Wisconsin USA
Dickeyville
Visiting The Dickeyville Grotto Wisconsin
Janesville
Fun Outdoor Things To Do In Janesville Wisconsin!
Touring the Lincoln-Tallman House in Janesville, WI
Hiking The ‘Devil’s Staircase’ Segment of the Ice Age Trail in Janesville, WI
Visiting Janesville’s Rotary Botanical Gardens, Wisconsin
Kenosha
Fun Things To Do In Kenosha Wisconsin
Hotel Review: Wyndham Garden Kenosha Harborside, Wisconsin
7 Awesome Downtown Kenosha Restaurants & Cafes | Wisconsin USA
Discovering The History of Kenosha, WI at the Southport Light Station Museum
Self Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Kenosha Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Visiting the Milwaukee Harley Davidson Museum – Wisconsin
Mineral Point
The Best Things To Do In Mineral Point, Wisconsin
Visiting Pendarvis Wisconsin Historic Site in Mineral Point!
Wisconsin Dells
Tips And Things To Do In Wisconsin Dells For Adults!
Things To Do In Wisconsin Dells in Winter | Wisconsin Dells Winter Getaway
Wisconsin Dells Itinerary | Weekend Getaway To The Wisconsin Dells USA
Wizard Quest: An Amazing Interactive Scavenger Hunt in the Wisconsin Dells!
Kalahari vs Wilderness: Best Indoor Water Parks In Wisconsin Dells
8 Best Places To Eat In Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin | USA
