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Seek Out Secret Spots On Lake Huron

If you are looking for a less frequented vacation spot along Lake Huron, there are many hidden gems from which to choose. More

Go On Adventure In Ohio

Located in the Midwest, Ohio's close location to the Great Lakes gives its visitors a slew of outdoor adventures to explore. More

Families Flock To Indiana's Shore

The Hoosier State boasts a family-friendly menu of options for folks on a travel budget. More

Chi-Town Deep Dish Pizza Tops Illinois Food

Forget those cardboard-thin chain pizzas: Chicago-style deep dish pizza requires a knife and fork. More

Michigan Beckons Traveling Families

Nature is abundant throughout Michigan, as is water. A love for history also is ever present. More

Hidden Spots Dot Lake Michigan

Small-town tourist amenities and relaxing natural surroundings await you when you venture from the beaten path. More

Find Unique Experiences In Ohio Lodging

Those looking for "an experience" instead of just a roof over their heads might want to choose one of these attractive places to stay. More

Illinois Offers Outdoors Adventure

Whether you're going on vacation or trying to get in shape, there are plenty of adventures in Illinois -- if you know where to look. More

Ohio Food Offers Range From Sweet To Spicy

From spicy to sweet, you'll find something that's sure to please in Ohio. More

Michigan's Food History Starts With Pasties

Long before Michigan became a foodie haven, it started it's food history with pastries called pasties. More

Illinois Offers Both Urban, Rustic Settings

Illinois offers vacationers a little bit of everything, from urban dazzle to relaxing rustic settings. More

Restaurants Serve Up Food, Fun In Michigan

Regardless of why you visit the state of Michigan, you will have to eat. Fortunately, you will find food for every appetite in this great state. More

Indiana Home To Tastiest Fried Cuisine

From fried chicken to little-known fried cheesecake, Indiana is the place to find some of the tastiest fried cuisine around. More

Michigan Lodging Offers Variety, Adventure

Discover great urban destinations and historical sites that make this part of the country truly a unique place to visit. More

Tasty Dining Choices Abound In Ohio

From Cincinnati to Cleveland, you'll find restaurants that serve high quality, delicious food. More

Vacation Adventures Await Michigan Visitors

Vacation adventures are popular in Michigan's seasonable climate, amid beautiful natural resources and top-notch state campgrounds. More

Ohio Offers Out-Of-The-Way Fun

Ohio is full of out-of-the-way places that attract travelers from all over. More

Paw Powered On The Great Lakes

Driving a dogsled along the frozen shores of Lake Superior is the most fun you can have with your parka on. More

Unlocking Door County

Enjoy autumn's last days of warmth on undiscovered pathways in Wisconsin's picturesque Door County. More

Wisconsin Travel Offers Dells, More

Whether you're looking for a week of theme park action and shopping or a quiet retreat in the woods, Wisconsin has plenty to offer budget travelers. More

Getaway To Harbor Springs

David Hanson takes his mom to Harbor Springs, Mich., to discover the setting for a generations-old family cottage escape. More

Visit Cleveland's Quaint Side

Dedicated residents, century-old cottages, and a revitalized urban beat are attracting folks back to this Cleveland neighborhood. More

Mackinac's Lilac Lure

Wander the fragrant streets during Mackinac Island's annual Lilac Festival. More

Sandusky Makes Waterfront Waves

Ask Buckeyes where to go for fun and they'll likely send you to Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio. More

National Parks Offer Cool Summer Nights

Experience the northern tier of jaw-dropping national parks this summer -- the season to spend days in the sunshine and cool nights in a cottage rental. More

Great Lakes Seafood Dives

Check out these great seafood restaurants recommended by editors of Coastal Living. More

Lodges, B&Bs, Inns Of Indiana

From bed and breakfasts to state park inns, Indiana has lots of lodging to choose from for the budget traveler. More

3 Affordable Illinois 3-Star Hotels

Illinois has many hotels, but few prove themselves to be as valuable as the ones featured here. More

Ideas For Families In Illinois

Bargain Stays In Wisconsin's Woods

Spending a night on the road in Wisconsin doesn't have to break your budget. More

Not Too Late For Upper Peninsula Getaway

While the days are getting shorter, there's still time for a trip to Michigan's Upper Peninsula to find some great, quiet getaways. More

Wander Wisconsin's Shorelines

Wisconsin, bordering two Great Lakes -- Superior and Michigan -- was once a woodland-wilderness home to Indians More

Apostle Islands Beckon

Wisconsin has hundreds of square miles of rolling hills dotted with family farms and silent forests. More

Explore Indiana's Wine, Windmills

Off the beaten path in Indiana, travelers will find gems in sleepy small towns and in the Amish countryside. More

Illinois Means More Than Hotdogs

In search of a great place to eat? Check out these popular Illinois restaurants. More

Rock Out With Family In Ohio

Cleveland's Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame is just the tip of Ohio's family-freindly destinations. More

Brickyard Racing, Basketball Hall

Indiana is famous for its legendary motor speedway and a cult-like following of high school basketball. But visitors also delight in its constantly shifting sand dunes and the lonely cry of its howling wolves. More

Beer Made Milwaukee Famous

Milwaukee was once the top beer producing city in the world: Schlitz, Blatz, Pabst, and Miller brands all were once headquartered there. More

Cheese, Beer, Brats And More

Along with beer and cheese, Wisconsin is synonymous with bratwurst. Find out where to get some. More

Eat Your Way Through Indiana

Many Indiana restaurants get Midwestern comfort food right. But menus are also full of more daring fare. More