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Wisconsin Dells
Lincoln, Nebraska
Brown County, Midwest
Romantic Midwest Getaway in Cedar Falls
Pella
Overland Park, Kansas
Omaha, Nebraska
Galena, Midwest
Cincinnati, Midwest
Hocking Hills State Park
Hoosier National Forest
Lake Geneva Weekend
Mackinac Island
Maquoketa
French Lick
Branson
Milwaukee
The Amana Colonies
Put-in-Bay
Santa Claus
Chicago, Midwest
Sleeping Bear Dunes, Midwest
Waterloo, Midwest
Ames
Yellow Springs, Midwest
The Midwest is known for its rich 19th-century pioneer heritage, which is preserved throughout many historic districts, national heritage sites, and unique Main Streets. For outdoor recreation opportunities, the Hocking Hills region of Ohio offers spectacular hiking and camping experiences, while the Great Lakes are home to expansive coastlines and summer tourist resort islands. Other great places to visit on your Midwest weekend getaway include Lincoln, Door County, Omaha, Traverse City, Saugatuck, and many others.
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