While it is true that the Midwest is home to the stereotypical farmland and country where shops and houses are 15 miles away from each other and big ten schools that really know how to party, there is so much more to see here.
North Dakota
North Dakota has 13 State Parks for you to venture through. Take a trip up to this state and hike, bike, kayak or drive through these amazing state parks and experience an abundance of wildlife.
South Dakota
Pop by Mount Rushmore on your way through the amazing Badlands National Park. See the ancient sea bed's rise and fall in the sediments while hiking through this national park. With thousands of years of history at your finger tips, you can touch multiple decades at a time preserved in this sediment.
Nebraska
The Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park is home to an undisturbed fossil bed of animals that fell from a volcanic eruption more than 12 million years ago. These bones have been uncovered and untouched in the grassland of Nebraska.
Kansas
Get away from the busy city life and take the family down to 2L Farms and get everyone involved with the farm life. Learn how to harvest crops, care for animals and immerse yourself in this culture.
Minnesota
Plan your Fourth of July fireworks in Minnesota this year. With little light pollution, their clear skies make for an unforgettable show. There are
popular spots for firework watching in every county so spread our blankets somewhere else this
summer.
Iowa
Nothing screams summer like warm weather and ice cream cones at a county fair. With games, prizes and rides for kids off all ages it's perfect for a quick weekend away. Iowa is home to
dozens and dozens of county fairs ranging from carnivals to farmers markets so you're sure to find what you're looking for.
Missouri
Reserve your
gondola ride today and pretend you are actually in Venice. This is a great place to get those Instagram pictures and share the warm Missouri weather with a loved one or a beat friend.
There are a few things Midwesterners make a journey for every summer and
Summerfest is one of them. From live music and good food to the fast that this festival lasts all summer long, the $15 ticket is very much worth all the fun this fest has to offer. Check the
concert dates on their website for some big name artists coming to Wisconsin this summer.
Illinois
While in the city, check out the home of hilarious members of our human race like Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and Stephen Colbert. Second City's comedy shows are sure to leave you laughing the whole time you're in Chicago.
Michigan
The perfect way to enjoy a water vacation without
traveling abroad is to take a boat trip from one peninsula of Michigan to the other. From renting a boat to being a passenger,
whatever type of journey you're looking for is a possibility.
Indiana
Always wondered what it was really like to be Amish and not just what you see on TV? Stop by the Blue Gate restaurant and experience traditional Amish favorites accompanied by a
horse and buggy ride afterwards.
Ohio
Watch the incredible Coshocton Hot Air Balloon Festival that has been around for 30 years. Watch as these balloons take of and land all day and at night put on "nightglow" pictured above. This festival includes live music and food activities for everyone.
