Most people consider America to only have three places worth visiting: New York, LA, and Miami. As beautiful and fun as these cities are, though, the U.S. has so much more to offer, especially in its Midwest. No matter what you’re a fan of, whether it’s museums or good food, there will be something to ensure that you have an amazing time when you visit this part of America.
Here are four Midwestern places you need to put on your traveling bucket list:
Elmhurst, Illinois
Sitting in the shadow of Chicago, Elmhurst often gets overlooked by travelers that venture into the state of Illinois. There are plenty of things to be found and done in this corner of the Midwest, however, so you definitely shouldn’t be too quick to pass through it on your way to the ‘Windy City.’ In Elmhurst, you can find:
The Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
Wilder Park
The Enchanted Castle
The D.O.A Room Escape
Safari Land Indoor Amusement Park
The Elmhurst History Museum
To make your stay in this part of the world extra special, you should consider checking into the Clarion Inn Elmhurst – Oakbrook. This hotel will offer you all of the amenities you need to have a quality night’s rest. As well as having plenty of onsite amenities such as meeting spaces, event spaces, fitness centers and a secluded patio, you can also bring your best friends as there are pet friendly hotel rooms. This is the perfect accommodation for you, then, if you want to recharge your batteries before heading into the nearby big city: Chicago.
Chicago, Illinois
You can’t talk about America’s Midwest without mentioning Chicago. Whether you call it ‘Chi-town,’ the ‘Windy City,’ or the ‘Second City,’ this place has everything any discerning traveler could ever want. A vibrant and diverse culture, a unique culinary experience, and enough attractions and landmarks to fill a whole month’s worth of traveling.
Cleveland, Ohio
You shouldn’t let Illinois have all the fun during your trip to the Midwest — you should be sure to head east and make the near-seven-hour trip to Ohio. In particular, you should head to Cleveland. Here, you’ll find a plethora of boutique stores, craft breweries, and unique restaurants, all of which make this city as cool a place as any in the Midwest.
Indianapolis, Indiana
If you’re a foodie, then you should definitely pay a visit to Indianapolis, Indiana sometime soon. Here, you’ll find a place that is enjoying a real food renaissance; from shrimp to steak, it has it all.
Most people will recognize Indianapolis as being the home of the Indy 500, a motor speedway event that has the eyes of the world watching it year in, year out. If you’re lucky enough to be able to attend this event, you might be able to catch a glimpse of the world’s most famous racing drivers (depending on how fast they are going, of course).
If the glitz and glamor of California, the theme parks of Florida, and the metropolitan paradises of New York State just aren’t for you, then you should head to America’s Midwest instead. As you now know, whether you head to Illinois, Ohio, or Indiana, you’ll always be able to find something cool to do, see, or eat.
