In the 10 states that make up Mississippi River Country, visitors have endless opportunities to learn about the natural world. World-famous wildlife centers, zoos, aquariums and science museums provide a way to get up close and personal with animals and exhibits that explain the natural history of the Mississippi River region and the world.
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 Sue the T. rex to an active fossil dig site in Tennessee, there are lots of notable attractions for dinosaur lovers to discover.
From Minnesota’s International Wolf Center to the Audubon Nature Institute in New Orleans, these zoos & wildlife centers can’t be missed.
Discover all that the Windy City has to offer, from towering skyscrapers to local deep-dish delicacies to parks, museums and more.
See the private residence of former President Barack Obama and his family and spend the day exploring one of Chicago's loveliest neighborhoods.
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