Midwest

Highway 61 narrows along the northern shore of Lake Superior. The boreal forest presses in on both sides, and the landscape starts to feel increasingly remote.

Perched atop a bluff overlooking the Illinois River and Peoria Lake, this historic city boasts scenic views and a rich past.

Located in the heart of the state, this energetic city combines rich history with a strong passion for sports and outdoor recreation.

The summer and fall may be wonderful times to visit Illinois, but for the residents of the Prairie State, living here provides full-time access to the state’s rich history, architecture and nature.

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

Surrounded by endless stretches of fertile farmland, this vibrant twin-city area blends small-town warmth with big-university energy.

Nestled in the heart of the state, this small resort town has earned a reputation as the water park capital of the world.

Some landmarks are huge, dramatic, and impossible to miss. Others are just… a small white farmhouse sitting on a quiet street.

An important economic and cultural hub, this northern Midwest city sits close to a state border and has long played a key regional role.

Named for the Dakota word meaning “greenish blue earth,” this scenic city reflects its origins through the natural beauty that surrounds it.

Awash with loads of stunning landscapes, scenery and nature, Minnesota is a wonderful state to live in and explore with it delightfully being known as the ‘Land of 10,000 Lakes’.

Set where a winding river meets the shores of a Great Lake, this former industrial powerhouse has reinvented itself in impressive fashion.

Set along a broad river in eastern Iowa, this vibrant Midwestern city has quietly reinvented itself in recent years.

Windmills turning in the breeze, fields of tulips in bloom, and cozy brick streets make this lakeside town feel worlds away from the typical American Midwest.

Set along a lively river and paired with a neighboring college hub, this energetic city blends small-town charm with a youthful, academic atmosphere.