Ah, the Midwest — no oceans, no palm trees, and blistering cold winters. Yet, come springtime, this sprawling region of the U.S. becomes a hotspot for travelers who enjoy vast cityscapes holding thrilling events and urban delights. If you’re becoming a gray-beard like me, perhaps you remember 90’s Hostess commercials with the punchline, “where’s the …

There’s no Midwest city more famous than Chicago. Next up, it’s up to your discretion. St. Louis, Cleveland, and even ever-so-trendy Indianapolis are all in the mix. If we’re being honest, not every Midwest city, no matter how well-known or hyped, is worth visiting. I mean, when’s the last time you heard about someone vacationing …

Why visit one state when you can conquer two in a single weekend? Well, we can’t call it a classic “Texas two-fer”, but we can call it double dipping. That’s right — you can visit two states via one marvelous city that’s largely under-hyped as a top Midwest getaway. More known to the masses as …

There are over 4 million unique cities and towns spread across the world.   So it’s incredible to think that when Lonely Planet chooses 10 best of the best, two of the best cities in the world to visit are right here in the United States. You won’t have to go far to find world-beating …

There’s something very satisfying about taking an amazing trip and not worrying about whether you packed your passport or pay for expensive international flights. Both these things and more are possible if you consider traveling in the amazing country right under your feet: the United States of America. Domestic tourism may not be everyone’s cup …