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Top Things to Do & See

The World holds many undiscovered horizons waiting to be explored. The opportunity of travel is a calling! Whether its spending time with family, finding your next beautiful view, celebrating milestones, or visiting one of the many wonders of nature, there is always an adventure ready for you!

Curated by our experienced team, Top Things to Do & See shares some of our favorite venues, events, itineraries, and road trips we have experienced over the past 25 years. Come back monthly as we add new trip experiences and expand our destinations. Check out our current favorite things to do in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Happy travels!

2024 Top 5 Holiday Lights

Get into the holiday spirit by taking a look at our 2024 top five picks for holiday light shows in the Midwest states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin.

Top 10 Winter Playground Getaways

Love to play in the snow? Take a look at our 2023-2024 top picks for in our Midwest Winter playground.

5 Family-Friendly Ski Resorts

Ready to hit some Midwest slopes? Take a look at our favorite family-friendly slopes for skiing and snowboarding in Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin to start planning your Midwest winter getaway.

5 Family-friendly Indoor Illinois Activities

February 23, 2024 - The Midwest Winter is often a time to bundle up and stay inside with the family, but there is more to the season than staying at home! Check out some of our favorite family-friendly Illinois indoor activities. Explore the Field Museum, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, The Art Institute of Chicago, Great Wolf Lodge, and Shedd Aquarium.

10 Family Places for New Years

Ring in the New Year with our top family New Years picks in the Midwest states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin.