Midwest living

The Midwest is home to great small town getaways, including coastal escapes, country hamlets, Northwoods retreats and Wild West flair. No matter the type of trip you want, there's a small Midwest town for you, whether you're interested in shopping and antiquing, hiking and biking, or wining and dining. These are the 100 best small town getaways in the Midwest.

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Take an insiders' look at some of the most inspiring homes throughout the Midwest, and get ideas for decorating your own home.

Midwest Living Magazine has released their Ultimate Midwest Bucket List of 100 things to do in the region, includes five spots in the Hoosier State! See which destinations made the list below. Bean Blossom Bridge in Brown County. Photo: Midwest Living Midwest Living selected Brown County's gorgeous

As a lifelong Midwesterner, I’ve sat awkwardly in the middle of the East Coast vs. West Coast debate, corn cob in hand and no stake in the game. The misconception that the Midwest is merely a collection of flyover states has always baffled me. While I’m proudly writing this from my Chicago apartment, I long to be in one of the region’s many incredible small cities and towns—you know, places with a rich past, historical buildings, and real Stars Hollow-vibes.

You'll find plenty of things to do in Remer, Minnesota, which is, arguably, one of the strangest towns in the Upper Midwest.

While some of these Michigan stores are no longer in business, our memories of them are alive and well.

Sky ride - Illinois State Fair, Springfield (photo by E. Pensoneau)

Nothing will ever compare to Steak 'n Shake.

Your senior picture included a hay bale.

Find free things to do including museums, gardens, zoos and historic sites in Chicago, Springfield and other locations around Illinois.

The chic Spillway Lodges resort, kayak and mountain bike excursions with Paddles and Pedals, and the popular Short's Brewing Company and Mammoth Distilling give travelers plenty of things to do in Bellaire, Michigan.

The Midwest is home to great small town getaways, including coastal escapes, country hamlets, Northwoods retreats and Wild West flair. No matter the type of trip you want, there's a small Midwest town for you, whether you're interested in shopping and antiquing, hiking and biking, or wining and dining. These are the 100 best small town getaways in the Midwest.

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From The Bean to the Flint Hills to Paisley Park, there's really nowhere quite like the Midwest. Here are 20 photos to prove it.

Chelsea is a tiny rural community in Michigan that makes for the perfect day trip. Come enjoy bike rides, local theater, and much more.

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A poll from the Middle West Review asked respondents from 22 states whether they consider themselves Midwesterners. The geographic sample included states not usually listed as part of the region.