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Wisconsin, where residents proudly refer to themselves as “cheeseheads,” produces 2.5 billion pounds of cheese each year. It is home to hundreds of miles of scenic Great Lakes shoreline along Lake Superior and Lake Michigan, along with a beautiful mountainous interior that boasts dozens of state parks perfect for any outdoor adventure seeker. If you prefer the arts and culture, explore the bustling metropolitan areas such as Milwaukee and Madison, the state capital.
The Wisconsin Dells are a popular Midwest vacation destination. The city of Wisconsin Dells is on the Wisconsin River and is set among `the Dells`, sandstone formations that were carved into the landscape by large glaciers. Whether you want to take a horse and buggy ride through the Dells, beat the heat at a number of local water parks, or be one with nature at any of the seven state parks and wildlife areas within a 15-minute drive, Wisconsin Dells has something for every traveler.
Door County is situated on a peninsula of the same name in eastern Wisconsin, with Green Bay to its west and Lake Michigan to its east. Door County is a very popular summer travel destination, one of the most popular in the Midwest in fact. It is sometimes called `the Cape Cod of the Midwest` due to the small towns` penchants for fish boils, their numerous lighthouses, and the federally protected landscapes and beachscapes surrounding them. Door County is also noted for its local food and drink scene, and is well-known for its cherries, winemaking, beer and spirits, and coffee.
With 88 miles of coastline, Lake Winnebago is Wisconsin`s largest lake, and is roughly 30 miles long by 10 miles wide. It is a popular year-round vacation destination, with lots of opportunities for boating in the summer and fishing in the winter. More fish are caught from Lake Winnebago than any other lake in the state. The largest city on the lake is Appleton on the northern shore, followed by Oshkosh on the western shore and Fond du Lac on the southern shore.
The Great River Road takes adventure-seekers on the open road as it parallels the Mississippi River. The Wisconsin Great River Road offers gorgeous scenery for 250 miles north from Prairie du Chien to La Crosse to Prescott, passing through towns like Onalaska, Trempealeau, Fountain City, Nelson, and Diamond Bluff. La Crosse is directly across from La Crescent in Minnesota, and the parallel Great River Road journey in Minnesota passes through Winona, Wabasha, Lake City, Red Wing, and Hastings.
The Lake Michigan shoreline south of Milwaukee before the state line with Illinois is home to two major Wisconsin cities: Kenosha and Racine, respectively the fourth and fifth-largest cities in the state. Fun fact, Kenosha is one of the smallest cities in the U.S. to have its own streetcar system. Then there`s Racine, well-known for its public beach, one of the most popular on Lake Michigan, and for historic Wind Point Lighthouse, one of the oldest active lighthouses on the Great Lakes.
The Lake Michigan shoreline north of Milwaukee and south of Door County is very diverse geographically, ranging from cities and towns to beaches, state parks, nature preserves, and windswept golf courses. The largest city along the coast in this area is Sheboygan, where the Sheboygan River flows into Lake Michigan. Other towns and cities on the coast include Manitowoc and Two Rivers north of Sheboygan and Port Washington and Grafton south of Sheboygan.
Discover the heart of America, fondly referred to as the Prairie state, Illinois is home to stunning skyscrapers, fantastic cultural attractions, and exciting outdoor adventures. Explore the quaint small towns, like Galena, or revel in Chicago’s big-city delights. Take a journey along the USA’s most historic highway, Route 66, retrace the route of Lewis and Clark, or explore the land that Abraham Lincoln called home. No matter how you plan your trip, Illinois will prove to be well worth taking the time to explore!
Indiana is a state full of bucket list items and hidden gems to explore. From sugar sand beaches, lakeside resorts, giant sand dunes, ancient burial grounds, ski resorts, German villages, and vineyards, visitors will find that Indiana is well worth taking the time to explore.
Ohio, The Buckeye State, is full of history, natural beauty and exciting urban areas. Once the western frontier of the United States, it has spawned many important parts of American culture. Home to the bustling metropolitan areas like Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland, all offering big-city delights and hipster hotspots worth checking out.
Michigan is the home of many fantastic things to see and do - majestic lakes, beautiful diverse landscape, fabulous food, hidden gems, and quirky locales, just to name a few. There are endless opportunities for those who are looking to enjoy nature, especially along the shores of the Great Lakes, where you can find freshwater dunes and coastal habitats far from the sea.
Minnesota is a place for adventure travel, culture, entertainment, and thrill. Explore the wilderness of the state, including Superior National Forest and the North Shore of Lake Superior or cultural attractions, like the Minneapolis Institute of Art or the outstanding Munsinger Clemens Gardens in St. Cloud. Whether it’s trekking through the forest, paddling the waterways, or shopping at Mall of America, there’s never a dull moment when you visit the ‘Land of 10,000 Lakes.’
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