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Travel Spotlights: Midwest Region
Discover classic Americana on a road trip along the Midwest’s rivers and lakes, stopping in vibrant cities and friendly small towns.
Michigan

Detroit Arts and Culture

Small-town Shopping

Tahquamenon Falls State Park

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Marquette Maritime Museum

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Holland State Park

Motown Museum

Mission Point Lighthouse

Sugarloaf Mountain

Meyer May House

Cass River Adventures

Turnip Rock

Mackinac Island

Drew Mason
Isle Royale National Park
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Traverse City, Michigan
Surrounded by a glacier-carved landscape of freshwater lakes and rolling hills, the Traverse City area has 376 kilometers of continuous Lake Michigan shoreline that attracts swimmers, sailors, boaters, beachcombers and kayakers from around the world. Learn more

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Traverse City, Michigan
Best known as a fruit-growing region – and the USA’s leading producer of tart cherries – Traverse City is also a wine and craft beer destination with over 40 vineyards and wineries on the Leelanau and Old Mission peninsulas. Learn more
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Holland, Michigan
Known for its quaint charm and Dutch heritage, Holland offers a taste of the Netherlands in scenic Michigan. Visit our authentic Dutch windmill, stroll our downtown’s cobblestone streets and watch a traditional cheese-making demonstration at Nelis’ Dutch Village. Learn more

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Holland, Michigan
Holland is an active city with plenty of natural areas for recreation. Go for a kayak, canoe or paddleboard trip along the Lake Michigan coastline or the Macatawa River. In spring, be sure to paddle past Windmill Island, where more than 100,000 tulips bloom in the colorful gardens. Learn more
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Marquette, Michigan
On the shores of Lake Superior in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Marquette offers four seasons of outdoor adventure and scenic charm. Ski at mountain resorts, hike to majestic waterfalls, explore beautiful lighthouses and enjoy a live performance at the Lake Superior Theatre housed in a former boathouse. Learn more
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Grand Rapids, Michigan
Voted Beer City USA in two nationwide polls, Grand Rapids is known for its budding craft brewery scene and dedication to the arts. Visit more than 40 breweries on the Beer City Ale Trail, snap photos of spectacular street art, or stop by the Downtown Market for farm-to-table produce and artisan foods. Learn more
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Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
Founded on the shores of the St. Marys River, Sault Ste. Marie is the oldest city in Michigan. Located within an hour of three Great Lakes – Superior, Huron and Michigan – the historic enclave also boasts a range of activities such as kayaking the famed Soo Locks, touring lighthouses and hiking in state parks. Learn more
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Frankenmuth, Michigan
German heritage meets small-town appeal in Frankenmuth, Michigan. Learn about local history on board the Bavarian Belle riverboat tour or explore the town’s sights on your own. Visit museums, sample craft brews or dine on authentic Bavarian cuisine such as Stollen (fruit and nut bread). Learn more
Illinois

Route 66

Chicago Architecture

Chicago Nightlife

Terry Evans
Millennium Park

LGBTQ+ Culture

Illinois Frank Lloyd Wright Trail

Illinois Made

Chicago Botanic Garden

Anderson Japanese Gardens

Great River Road

Starved Rock State Park

Main Street Galena

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum

Shawnee National Forest

Casey
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
Experience urban sophistication and outdoor adventures in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Stroll along the Stone Arch Bridge for majestic views of St. Anthony Falls, kayak along the Mississippi River, catch a baseball game at Target Field or enjoy a Broadway-style show at the Orpheum Theatre. Learn more
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