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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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