Quick Summary: 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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1. Wisconsin Dells

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2. Lincoln, Nebraska

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3. Brown County, Midwest

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4. Romantic Midwest Getaway in Cedar Falls

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5. Pella

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6. Overland Park, Kansas

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7. Omaha, Nebraska

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8. Galena, Midwest

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9. Cincinnati, Midwest

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10. Hocking Hills State Park

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11. Hoosier National Forest

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12. Lake Geneva Weekend

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13. Mackinac Island

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14. Maquoketa

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15. French Lick

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16. Branson

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17. Milwaukee

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18. The Amana Colonies

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19. Put-in-Bay

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20. Santa Claus

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21. Chicago, Midwest

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22. Sleeping Bear Dunes, Midwest

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23. Waterloo, Midwest

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24. Ames

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25. Yellow Springs, Midwest

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