DESTINATION Missouri
If you’re looking for a vacation close to home that’s far from ordinary, look no further. Missouri is a unique and history-rich state where major metros are a short drive from quaint communities, offering guests the chance to experience big-city excitement and small-town charm, all in one trip. For fun outdoors, Missouri provides a great chance to reconnect with Mother Nature at dozens of state parks, privately owned campgrounds, resorts and retreats, or in one of the many beautiful bodies of water. Get face-to-face with timeless portraits or molten glass at one of the many art museums thoughout the state. Draw the curtain to witness exhilarating live entertainment in Missouri.
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Published on May 3rd, 2013
0Smoked Meats? 5 Must-Eat BBQ Spots in the Midwest
As the weather warms up and you put away your thick blizzard-proof coat, you know that Spring isn’t the only season that has sprung…it’s barbecue season! And there is no better place to get a sauce-slathered rack of ribs than the good ol’ Midwest! Best Midwest Travel has compiled a list of the best and, dare we say, sauciest joints to chow down on some fall-off-the-bone barbecue in the Midwest. Smoque BBQ | Chicago, Ill. Topping our list is Chicago’s Smoque BBQ. … Read More »
Published on April 7th, 2013
1The Midwest: A Beer Lovers’ Paradise
Nothing’s better than a nice cold brew on a hot summer day (or any day of the year for that matter). The Midwest is known for playing host to some of the best craft beer breweries in the U.S., but what makes Midwest beer different from the rest? Some say the water is superior. Others say that the weather is perfect for making beer. Still others claim that it is the Midwestern love that is put into the beer. Time … Read More »
Published on March 26th, 2013
010 Top Roadside Attractions In The Midwest
There are two ways to do road trips: 1) to go straight from point A to point B in the least amount of time possible stopping only to sleep, eat, use the restroom, and pump gas and 2) to take your time and be more focused on the trip not the destination. Both ways can be memorable and fun, but we much prefer the latter. We’ve compiled a list of the ten roadside attractions that make us hit the brakes … Read More »
Published on September 10th, 2012 | via Gadling
0Video Of The Day:
St. Louis In 4 Minutes
The city of St. Louis, Missouri, doesn’t make the top of many travel bucket lists, but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t. From funky neighborhoods like “the Loop,” where Chuck Berry’s famous Blueberry Hill is located, to the City Museum, a former shoe warehouse turned into a playground for adults and children, there are plenty of things to see and do (need I mention the Gateway Arch or the Spirit of St. Louis?). The video above gives a four-minute snapshot of the city, including … Read More »
Published on September 10th, 2012 | via Midwest Living
0Midwest Living’s 25 Ultimate Fall Drives
To celebrate Midwest Living’s 25th anniversary, we chose our all-time favorite fall drives, the ones showcasing the best of the season and the region. All our drives deliver memorable scenery, towns, restaurants and lodgings. You’ll see familiar routes, plus a few surprises. Indiana: Arts Road 46 Just 40 miles on State-46 separate Bloomington (great food), Nashville (quaint crafts shops) and Columbus (fascinating architecture), but they’re some of the prettiest in Indiana. The drive passes harvest-gold farmland and thickly wooded Brown … Read More »
Published on August 14th, 2012
0Flyover Country? Not!
A frequent international traveler, Adam Sommer does not blog about the Midwest because he doesn’t like to travel far and wide. The husband and father explores all America’s heartland offers travelers, especially families, because he loves it. His blog, Visit Flyover Country, focuses on “the land between New York and L.A., the land people fly over” in order to go from coast to coast. “I’ve worked all around the world and country,” Sommer explains, “And the best part of the … Read More »
