Exploring the Midwest: 7 days from Minneapolis to Chicago
Explore Route 66, the Great River Road, and more as you travel through Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois on this weeklong trip through the Midwest.
Learn the stories of the people, places and cultures that make up the heart of America. From National Park Service historical sites to presidential residences to museums commemorating the brave U.S. soldiers who fought in their generation’s defining conflicts, these attractions help visitors understand the past through engaging exhibits and interactive experiences.
Explore Route 66, the Great River Road, and more as you travel through Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois on this weeklong trip through the Midwest.
From renowned Twin Cities museums to lesser-known gems statewide, art shines in Minnesota. Don’t miss these must-see museums.
Mississippi River Country is not just Lincoln, Clinton and other notable presidents–it’s also home to lesser-known presidential attractions.
Learn about the original inhabitants of the states up and down the Mississippi River at these museums and historical sites.
Take a closer look at some of the presidential residences history fans can visit throughout Mississippi River Country.
These National Park Service sites in the southern states of Mississippi River Country are rich in history and natural beauty.
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