Midwest

  • The Best Beach Towns to Visit in Michigan

    ByFamily Road Trip

    Michigan is a state located in the Great Lakes region of the United States. The name Michigan is derived from the Ojibwe word mishigamaa, meaning “large water” or “large lake.” With over 11,000 inland lakes and over 3,000 miles of freshwater coastline, it’s no wonder that water plays such a significant role in Michigan culture. Along with access to four of the five Great Lakes, that is a lot of incredible coastline to explore! Michigan is one of the…

  • 9 Fun & Interesting Day Trips From Chicago

    ByFamily Road Trip

    There’s no shortage of fun family things to do in Chicago, but sometimes you just need a break from the big city. Are you looking for something fun and interesting to do outside of Chicago? There are plenty of interesting day trips within Illinois and the surrounding states that are just a short drive away. Here are nine of our favorite day trips, all within 3 hours from the Windy City with superb scenic driving routes and byways, interesting…

  • 12 Epic Midwest Family Road Trips

    ByFamily Road Trip

    From gorgeous state parks to charming towns and bustling cities, there’s nothing quite as nostalgic as driving through the American Midwest. While most travelers to the USA usually target its bustling cities and gorgeous coasts the Midwest still remains pretty overlooked on most visitors’ radar. Still, this gorgeous region of America is definitely worth exploring, especially for those yearning for an epic road trip filled with excitement, majestic vistas, and spots that give you that back-in-time feeling. From roads…