windmills among tulips
Road trip season is finally here, which means it’s time to plan a getaway. Instead of pointing out the obvious spots, we’re uncovering 20 under-the-radar destinations that offer plenty of small-town charm.
These Midwest destinations are just a car ride away, tempting travelers to pick a random weekend, get on the road and drive. Each of these spots has something special to offer regardless of whether you travel for food, attractions, history, views or outdoor adventures.
Click the links below to learn about each of these destinations:
LaSalle County Court House (Courtesy of Ottawa Visitors Center)
Holland Harbor “Big Red” Lighthouse (Photo by Getty Images)
48 Hours in Red Wing, Minnesota
Photo by Zach Ellefson, Drone City
Up the Coast of Lake Michigan: St. Joseph, South Haven, Saugatuck, Grand Haven and Muskegon
St. Joseph (Courtesy of Getty Images)
A quick detour to Middlebury, Indiana
Courtesy of Elkhart County, Indiana CVB, Das Dutchman Essenhaus
The Time of Your Life in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin
Courtesy of Elkhart Lake Tourism
For the Wine Lovers: Hermann, Missouri
Stone Hill Winery (Photo by Matt Wilson, Courtesy of Visit Hermann)
For Outdoor Seekers: Brown County, Indiana
Courtesy of Brown County BCVB
For Art Appreciators: Mineral Point, Wisconsin
Courtesy of Mineral Point Chamber of Commerce
For Water Bugs: Winona, Minnesota
Courtesy of Cynthya Porter
6 Hidden Gems in Wisconsin: Algoma, Cable, Bayfield, Cedarburg, Delafield and Milton
Algoma (Courtesy of Getty Images)
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