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Some of America’s Most Unusual Houses Are Found in This Lakeside Town

Charlevoix Mushroom House

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

Filed Under: Michigan Tagged With: midwest

Most Americans Never Realize One of the Great Lakes’ Most Beautiful Destinations Is Here

Perched on a hillside above Lake Superior, this small waterfront town is home to only about 500 year-round residents.

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This Chesapeake Bay Town May Be One of the East Coast’s Most Overlooked Getaways

Inn at Perry Cabin

Located on a stubby peninsula where the Miles River meets the Chesapeake Bay, this charming waterfront town lies about 90 minutes east of Washington, D.

Filed Under: Maryland Tagged With: midwest

17 Midwest Destinations That Deserve More Attention

Nashville

The Midwest gets dismissed as flyover country by people who never actually stopped, which works out well for everyone who has.

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This Historic River Town Feels Like Stepping Into a Mark Twain Novel

Mark Twain Paddle steam boat

Somewhere along the Mississippi, about two hours north of St Louis, there’s a small city where brick storefronts hug the riverbank and a white lighthouse perches on a bluff above the water.

Filed Under: Missouri Tagged With: midwest

People Drive Through Miles of Forest Just to Spend a Weekend in This Tiny Lakeside Town

Grand Marais

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.

Filed Under: Minnesota Tagged With: midwest

This Coastal Town on Lake Michigan Has Quietly Become a Favorite Summer Escape

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

Filed Under: Michigan Tagged With: midwest

25 Best Weekend Getaways in the Midwest

Mackinac Island

Think the Midwest is just cornfields and quiet nights? Think again! Beyond the amber waves of grain lies a treasure trove of adventure perfect for a 48-hour escape.

Filed Under: USA Tagged With: midwest

12 Under-the-Radar Destinations in the Midwest

Pella

When you think of vacation spots, the Midwest might not be the first place that pops into your mind, and we don’t blame you.

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Just a Few Hours from Chicago Lies a Town That Feels More European Than American

Holland

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.

Filed Under: Michigan Tagged With: midwest

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