# Top Things To Do & See > 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. ## Languages supported English ## Main Navigation Links - [Home](https://topthingstodoandsee.com/): New and featured stories - [Destinations](https://topthingstodoandsee.com/destinations): Specific state destinations we write about - [Our Stories](https://topthingstodoandsee.com/blog): We love to travel and share our favorite vacation spots - [Events](https://topthingstodoandsee.com/events): Enjoy events from some of our favorite destinations ## Sitemap https://topthingstodoandsee.com/sitemap.xml https://topthingstodoandsee.com/events.xml ## Illinois - [Illinois](https://topthingstodoandsee.com/usa/illinois): Travel stories from the state of Illinois ## Indiana - [Indiana](https://topthingstodoandsee.com/usa/indiana): Travel stories from the state of Indiana ## Iowa - [Iowa](https://topthingstodoandsee.com/usa/iowa): Travel stories from the state of Iowa ## Michigan - [Michigan](https://topthingstodoandsee.com/usa/michigan): Travel stories from the state of Michigan ## Minnesota - [Minnesota](https://topthingstodoandsee.com/usa/minnesota): Travel stories from the state of Minnesota ## Ohio - [Ohio](https://topthingstodoandsee.com/usa/ohio): Travel stories from the state of Ohio ## Wisconsin - [Wisconsin](https://topthingstodoandsee.com/usa/wisconsin): Travel stories from the state of Wisconsin ## Our Stories - [Our Stories](https://topthingstodoandsee.com/blog/5-homes-for-the-holidays): Come and take a look at our favorite homes away from home for the best Midwest holiday stays! - [Our Stories](https://topthingstodoandsee.com/blog/winter-in-the-midwest): From the ski resorts to the ice rinks to the warm spirits of the cities, plan your Winter weekend getaway in the Midwest! - [Our Stories](https://topthingstodoandsee.com/blog/galena-illinois-wine-weekend): Galena, Illinois, with delicious local fare, pleasant stays, and fine selections of wine, there is much to enjoy. Come and enjoy our ideal Wine Weekend Getaway! - [Our Stories](https://topthingstodoandsee.com/blog/2025-midwest-5-fun-fall-festivals): With Autumn settling in, there is no better time than now to enjoy the many festivities across the Midwest this season. - [Our Stories](https://topthingstodoandsee.com/blog/5-fun-things-in-frankfort-michigan): Join us as we delve into the lovely town of Frankfort and highlight some excellent spots for your upcoming weekend trip to Michigan! - [Our Stories](https://topthingstodoandsee.com/blog/fall-in-the-midwest): This Fall, it's the perfect moment to take a trip and enjoy the colorful weekends in the Midwest! With autumn on its way, there's no better opportunity to experience the seasonal beauty of the Midwest than right now! - [Our Stories](https://topthingstodoandsee.com/blog/2025-midwest-top-5-favorites-for-fall-colors): Take a look at our 2025 favs for Fall color weekend getaways in the Midwest states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan. - [Our Stories](https://topthingstodoandsee.com/blog/5-fun-things-in-evanston-illinois): Settled in Chicago's North Shore, Come with us as we explore some of what makes Evanston, Illinois a great weekend getaway! - [Our Stories](https://topthingstodoandsee.com/blog/5-fun-things-in-st-joseph-and-benton-harbor): Discover what these two lakeside towns have in store for you on your next trip to the shores of Lake Michigan. - [Our Stories](https://topthingstodoandsee.com/blog/5-fun-things-in-south-haven): South Haven, Michigan is home of beautiful Lake Michigan beaches, local wineries, and unique recreation experiences. Take a peak at our top 5 must dos in this Western Michigan beach town. - [Our Stories](https://topthingstodoandsee.com/blog/michigan-lighthouse-road-trips): Time to the hit road this Summer with our Michigan Light House Road Trips. Imagine driving the beautiful blue coastlines of Michigan's Great Lakes! - [Our Stories](https://topthingstodoandsee.com/blog/5-family-friendly-ski-resorts): Ready to hit some Midwest slopes? Take a look at our favorite 2025 family-friendly slopes for skiing and snowboarding in Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. - [Our Stories](https://topthingstodoandsee.com/blog/5-winter-family-indoor-activities-in-illinois): 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! - [Our Stories](https://topthingstodoandsee.com/blog/2024-midwest-top-five-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. - [Our Stories](https://topthingstodoandsee.com/blog/2024-midwest-top-10-favorites-for-fall-colors): Take a look at our 2024 favorites for watching the colors change in the Midwestern states of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. - [Our Stories](https://topthingstodoandsee.com/blog/midwest-beach-road-trip): Grab your swimsuit, pack the car, and get sandy with our Midwest Beach Road Trip complete with beaches in Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, and yes, even Indiana! - [Our Stories](https://topthingstodoandsee.com/blog/5-favs-indiana-beach-towns): Yes, there are beaches in Indiana! Grab your sunscreen and take a look at 5 of our favorite shores in Indiana. - [Our Stories](https://topthingstodoandsee.com/blog/7-favorite-midwest-resorts): With all seasons in minds, these resorts perform as our favorite selection of resorts in the Midwest! Be sure to check them out this season! - [Our Stories](https://topthingstodoandsee.com/blog/5-favs-wisconsin-beach-towns): Time to hit the beaches in the great state of Wisconsin! Grab your sunscreen and take a look at 5 of our favorite beach towns in Wisconsin. - [Our Stories](https://topthingstodoandsee.com/blog/5-favs-illinois-beach-towns): The warm sand of Illinois' North Shore is calling! Come and have a look at 5 of our favorite beach towns in Illinois which are all sure to make for a great getaway this summer! - [Our Stories](https://topthingstodoandsee.com/blog/5-favs-michigan-beach-towns): Time to hit the beaches of Michigan's West coast! Grab your sunscreen and take a look at 5 of our favorite fun beach towns and cities in Michigan. - [Our Stories](https://topthingstodoandsee.com/blog/mackinac-island-michigan-lighthouse-beach-road-trip): If you travel the west coast of Michigan's lower peninsula from the Indiana state line to Mackinaw City, you'll travel about 400 miles. - [Our Stories](https://topthingstodoandsee.com/blog/5-favs-galena-illinois): Historic town of Galena, Illinois is best known for rolling country sides, rocky bluffs, wineries, antiques, bed and breakfasts, and unique events throughout the year. - [Our Stories](https://topthingstodoandsee.com/blog/5-places-for-your-first-hike): Time to hit the trails! Take a look at 5 of our favorite parks for Midwest hiking in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. - [Our Stories](https://topthingstodoandsee.com/blog/midwest-top-10-family-places-for-new-years-2024): Ring in the New Year with our top family New Years picks in the Midwest states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin. - [Our Stories](https://topthingstodoandsee.com/blog/midwest-top-ten-holiday-lights): Get into the holiday spirit by taking a look at our 2023 top picks for holiday light shows in the Midwest states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin. - [Our Stories](https://topthingstodoandsee.com/blog/midwest-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. - [Our Stories](https://topthingstodoandsee.com/blog/midwest-top-10-favorites-for-fall-colors): There is nothing more picturesque than the changing of Fall colors. Take a look at our 2023 top picks for watching the colors change in the Midwest. - [Our Stories](https://topthingstodoandsee.com/blog/top-things-to-do-in-grand-haven-pentwater-ludington): Check out our top ten favorites in the West Michigan beach towns of Grand Haven, Pentwater, & Ludington... - [Our Stories](https://topthingstodoandsee.com/blog/leelenau-penninsula-lighthouse-beach-road-trip): The northwest coast of Michigan's lower peninsula offers gorgeous views and unique adventures along the M-22 scenic highway. - [Our Stories](https://topthingstodoandsee.com/blog/west-michigan-lighthouse-beach-road-trip): Start your lighthouse adventure in West Michigan: Grand Haven, Ludington, Frankfort ## Bot Access Policy Top Things To Do & See preferences for AI/LLM access, training, and content usage: - **User-agent: gptbot** Allow-Training: yes Allow-Retrieval: yes - **User-agent: claudebot** Allow-Training: yes Allow-Retrieval: yes - **User-agent: google-extended** Allow-Training: yes Allow-Retrieval: yes - **User-agent: perplexitybot** Allow-Training: yes Allow-Retrieval: yes - **User-agent: neevabot** Allow-Training: yes Allow-Retrieval: yes - **User-agent: youbot** Allow-Training: yes Allow-Retrieval: yes - **User-agent: ccbot** (Common Crawl) Allow-Training: yes Allow-Retrieval: yes - **User-agent: duckduckbot** (DuckDuckGo AI) Allow-Training: yes Allow-Retrieval: yes - **User-agent: yandexbot** Allow-Training: yes Allow-Retrieval: yes - **User-agent: archive.org_bot** Allow-Training: yes Allow-Retrieval: yes ### Default Rule for Unspecified or Future Bots - **User-agent: \*** Allow-Training: yes Allow-Retrieval: yes