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Midwest Traveler: Iowa barn tours tell the story of the state
So many barns, so little time: Two annual Iowa events inspire dreaming of country life.
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Where to find the best blues clubs in Chicago
The tradition of Chicago blues carries on. Here's where to find the best clubs.
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Beyond beer and brats: 13 must-try restaurants in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin's capital and university town gets an A for its culinary delights.
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In South Dakota, enjoying buffalo roundup and Wild West shootouts
From buffalo roundups to Wild West towns in the western part of the state.
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Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood is a smorgasbord of shopping, food and drink
The Andersonville neighborhood offers a buffet of delights, Swedish and otherwise.
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From saunas to snowshoeing, northern Minnesota's Camp du Nord hosts a peaceful winter escape
Camp du Nord is known for its summer family camps. But winter is increasingly a draw for adults, couples and women's groups.
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Minnesota's Meat Trail: 5 small-town markets worth the drive
A road trip to the state's best family-run, tradition-loving meat markets.
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Midwest Traveler: Sandhill cranes flock to Nebraska in epic migration
The annual crane migration in March gives new meaning to "flyover country."
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In the depths of winter, Thunder Bay, Ontario, is a sleeping giant
Even during a polar vortex, it's possible to discover the Ontario city's charms.
Eat & Drink
A winter winery crawl on the Twin Cities' western edge
Three wineries near Hutchinson, Minn., and Waconia make for an ideal winter day trip.
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Midwest Traveler: Columbus, Ohio's new craft beer hotel anchors a hopping scene
Scottish brand's DogHouse hotel is a sign of what's brewing in Columbus.
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Art and carved ice converge in Rochester, Minn.
Wintertime is fun in the Mayo Clinic city, with the SocialIce festival coming.
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Eating our way along Minnesota's pasty trail
On northern Minnesota's Iron Range, the meat- and veggie-filled pasty is quintessential cuisine.
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Midwest Traveler: Winnipeg museum highlights human rights
An acclaimed museum in the Manitoba capital inspires in divisive times.
Stage & Arts
Indianapolis stakes its claim as cabaret capital of the Midwest
A dedicated Indy venue features your new best friends riffing on the Great American Songbook.
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Midwest Traveler: Omaha's Blackstone is reserved for dining out
Revived neighborhood is the place for eating and drinking in the Big O.
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Where to eat and shop in Stillwater, a town with year-round holiday cheer
The river town offers boutique shopping, upscale cuisine and a taste of the holidays year-round.
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Reviews and commentary on fun travel destinations around the United States Midwest region.
