Best Midwest Travel Destinations - MUST Visit in 2024!

If you're wondering what the best midwest travel destinations are, then look no further! If you are planning a midwest family vacation, or want to road trip the US - you won't want to miss out on these underrated destinations. Here are our Midwest Power Rankings for 2024 - what is your Top Midwest Travel Destination?

Number 8: St Louis, MO. You have to visit historic Route 66, get some famous Ted Drews, visit The Gateway Arch, and The City Museum.

Number 7: Wichita, KS. We highly recommend stops at the Kansas Aviation Museum, the Original Pizza Hut Museum, Botanica, and The Keeper of the Plains!

Number 6: Omaha, NE. We recommend strolling the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, the Old Market, and the Riverfront.

Number 5: Covington, KY! Make sure to visit the Roebling Bridge, Mainstrasse Village, eat Spaghetti Eis, and visit Goebel Park. We recommend staying in The Cov and taking the 5-10 minute drives to also see Newport, KY and Cincinnati, OH.

Number 4: Kansas City, MO. The City of Fountains has awesome nightlife, rooftop pools, and walkable neighborhoods - as well as some amazing museum options such as the Money Museum and The National WWI Museum and Memorial.

Number 3: Marine City, MI. A charming small town nestled on the St Claire River. Between Marine City Beach, Peche Island Rear Range Light, ship-watching, and kind locals; you might have a hard time pulling yourself away.

Number 2: Detroit, MI. One of the best places to visit in the Midwest. Schedule a few days to fully explore the food scene (Cold Truth, Pie Sci Pizza) and visit the amazing array of museums (The Henry Ford). We also recommend booking a tour of the city with a local, where you can learn more about the city’s history.

Number 1: Milwaukee, WI. Take advantage of the cheese & beer scene as you explore the city’s lighthouses (Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse, North Point Lighthouse) and visit Milwaukee Public Market.

Bonus Stops - Mankato, MN (cute downtown and nicest people ever!) and Carmel, IN (has a walkable downtown with some awesome restaurants and shopping).

Don't miss out on our full Midwest Road Trip Paylist and/or full Midwest road trip itinerary! What do you think are the best midwest destinations? Comment below!

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[donaldewert]

I live in Milwaukee and love it here! I once lived down the street from Laverne & Shirley, those were some Happy Days ❤❤

[jaydee]

Not having Chicago on the list is crazy !

[alejandrocervantes]

Thanks for making Milwaukee number 1 we don’t get recognition for are beautiful city 😊❤414

[zuffin]

you should say "I do not participate in cheese" next time somebody asks LOL😂