Posted on February 20, 2026
Ever dream of being an Olympian? Well, why not train for your own Winter Olympics this season!? The Midwest is home to some of the most popular training centers for curling, luge, cross country skiing, biathlon, speed skating, downhill skiing and snowboarding events. Plan a weekend of fun and hardcore sporting for an unforgettable Winter getaway in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, or Wisconsin.
Where can you learn curling? With the curling season in full swing, there are endless lengths of ice and curling stones waiting for you! These clubs across the Midwest provide some of the best curling training experiences...
The Duluth Curling Club
327 Harbor Dr., Duluth, MN 55802 | (218) 727-1851 | Website
Wausau Curling Club
1920 Curling Way, Wausau, WI 54403 | (715) 842-3614 | Website
Traverse City Curling Club
1712 S. Garfield Ave., Traverse City, MI 49686 | (231) 412-7748 | Website
Windy City Curling Club
146 Roosevelt Rd., Villa Park, IL 60181 | (630) 426-9150 | Website
Fort Wayne Curling Club
3837 N. Wells St., Fort Wayne, IN 46808 | (260) 739-5182 | Website
Des Moines Curling Club
6500 Grand Ave., West Des Moines, IA 50266 | Website
Columbus Curling Club
2999 Silver Dr., Columbus, OH 43224 | Website
Want to learn how to luge? The high speeds and smooth riding of luge are often hard to achieve, but even so, there are opportunities in the Midwest to try this sport! Take up your gear and check out these two luge spots...
Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park
462 Scenic Dr., N. Muskegon, MI 49445 | (877) 879-5843 | Website
Upper Peninsula Luge Club
230 E. County Rd., Negaunee, MI 49866 | Website
Looking to learn cross country skiing or biathlon? Whether you are looking to explore the open wilds or wanting to compete for the best time on the target section, the Midwest offers some of the top cross country skiing and biathlon facilities! Take a look at some of our personal suggestions for this popular Winter Olympics sport...
Ariens Nordic Center
1111 Round Lake Rd., Brillion, WI 54110 | (920) 756-5494 | Website
Mt. Itasca
200 Mt Itasca Dr., Coleraine, MN 55722 | (218) 812-9820 | Website
Boyne Mountain
1 Boyne Mountain Rd., Boyne Falls, MI 49713 | (855) 688-7024 | Website
Giants Ridge
6329 Wynne Creek Dr., Aurora, MN 55705 | (800) 688-7669 | Website
Minocqua Winter Park
7543 Squirrel Hill Rd., Minocqua, WI 54548 | (715) 356-3309 | Website
Looking to try speed skating? The Midwest has some of the best facilities, and ice, for trying out and learning the sport of speed skating. Take a look at these Olympian-approved speed skating facilities in the Midwest states of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan and Illinois...
Petit National Ice Center
500 South 84th St., Milwaukee, WI 53214 | (414) 266-0100 | Website
Midway Speed Skating
2661 Civic Center Dr., Roseville, MN 55113 | Website
Midland Speed Skating Club
405 Fast Ice Dr., Midland, MI 48642 | (989) 837-5780 | Website
Glen Ellyn Speedskating
1685 West Higgins Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 | (630) 403-8310 | Website
Looking to learn or improve your skiing or snowboarding skills in the Midwest? Whether you are looking to shred on a terrain park or slalom some fresh powder, the Midwest has some of the best family-friendly and instructional ski resorts! Take a look at some of our favorites for learning and improving your downhill skills and events...
Buck Hill
15400 Buck Hill Rd., Burnsville, MN 55306 | (952) 435-7174 | Website
Granite Peak
227200 Snowbird Ave., Wausau, WI 54401 | (715) 845-2846 | Website
Lutsen Mountains
467 Ski Hill Rd., Lutsen, MN 55612 | (218) 663-7281 | Website
Snow River
500 Indianhead Rd., Wakefield, MI 49968 | (906) 229-5181 | Website
Boyne Mountain
1 Boyne Mountain Rd., Boyne Falls, MI 49713 | (855) 688-7024 | Website