Locals have long claimed “Midwest is best”, but the truth is when it comes time to book a vacation, many of us opt for swaying palms and vibrant coastline. While there’s obviously nothing wrong with taking a beach vacation, what’s missed is overlooking the Midwest as Snoozeville, USA. Many might think Chicago is the exception …

We at Travel Off Path scour the interwebs at all hours like caffeine-fueled night owls in search of hidden gems slipping through the cracks. The most notable find this week has broken tourism records 3 years running. What’s most interesting about that is it’s likely a town you’ve never heard of, but those in the …

Those from the Midwest claim, “The Midwest is best!”. I gotta say I agree since my born-and-raised Missourian ex-girlfriend moved to Texas, but I digress… The summer slice of paradise I’m about to reveal isn’t St. Louis or anywhere close — it’s a charming lake town in Wisconsin lined with cozy inns and down-home delights, …

As we close out the final chapter of 2024, most travelers are seeking out sunny escapes such as Florida, Mexico, and even as far as Europe’s sunniest region, the Algarve. On the flip side, some of us embrace the coldest season of the year for epic winter wonderlands like Colorado and Alaska, as well as …

When you think of Wisconsin, your first thoughts may be beer, cheese, sports, and cold winters. Maybe even all of the above wrapped up in one like the Green Bay Packers. In other words, pretty islands may not come to mind as the perfect island getaway is typically synonymous with the Caribbean. Well, as unusual …

There’s one U.S. state trending among travelers this summer, and it’s not a place you might expect. Where is it? The state of Wisconsin is currently breaking all-time tourism records, and this summer is the perfect time to go. I’ll be honest: before I went to Wisconsin myself, I had only the vaguest idea of …

I’m sure you’ve heard of Cape Cod, but did you know the Midwest has its own version of Cape Cod? Jutting into Lake Michigan, there’s a beautiful peninsula known as Door County, Wisconsin. I had no idea what to expect before my visit to Door County in February, but I was blown away by what …

With the Labor Day long weekend quickly approaching, many people are left making their last-minute plans. Make the most of your family’s last long weekend before school starts. Get out of town and enjoy the September sunshine and scenery in one of our top ten places around the country.  Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin Soak up the …