Midwest

Set beside a mighty river and home to a compact, walkable downtown, this Midwestern city is both scenic and easy to explore.

While it has plenty of wide-open plains and wild spaces to explore, the Midwest’s Missouri also has the teeming metropolises of St. Louis and Kansas City to check out.

With fewer than 900 people living here year-round, this place somehow manages to pack in way more than you’d expect.

Touching four of the Great Lakes, Michigan is enveloped in stunning scenery in every direction you look.

Fittingly nicknamed the “City of Gardens,” this destination is defined by its beautiful parks and carefully landscaped green spaces.

Often ranked among the best places to live in the United States, this small but thriving community blends suburban comfort with culture, creativity, and green space.

As it is set at the center of one of the most populated parts of the United States, Ohio is aptly and affectionately nicknamed ‘the Heart of it All.

Tucked into the rolling hills of the Driftless Area, there’s a town where the buildings look like they belong in a 19th-century English mining village.

Bordered by the Mississippi River to the east and the Missouri River to the west, the Midwest state of Iowa is a very picturesque place to visit.

From its towering skyscrapers to the sweeping arc of its expansive lakeshore, there’s a feeling of confidence and pride that radiates from the landmark features of Chicago and from the faces of the city’s inhabitants as well.

Set at the meeting point of two rivers, this lively city blends historic charm with a thriving cultural scene.

Serving as a political hub while also playing an important role in regional commerce, education, and culture, this compact capital has more depth than first impressions suggest.

Home to the majestic Mount Rushmore National Memorial, South Dakota has a lot going for it if you have time to explore. Set in the Midwest, it is bisected by the Missouri River.

This scenic city blends natural beauty with a lively cultural scene. With a mix of outdoor spaces, arts, and history, it offers a well-rounded and welcoming atmosphere.

Set on a narrow strip of land, this waterfront town is shaped by the water that surrounds it.