The Midwest

Midwestern Stories, Art Sites, and Attractions

Hit the open road through America’s breadbasket. From the Land of Oz to the Land of Lakes, the Midwest offers more folk art environments than any other region. Great pies! A good chunk of Route 66!

You won’t find the “typical” spots found on most travel apps - no run-of-the-mill fast food joints. Anybody can give you a phonebook listing of what’s in the area, this gives you the hand-picked offbeat attractions that make taking the back roads a lot more fun!

Featuring over 1,500 offbeat attractions, self-taught artists, sights, and eateries in the following states:

Upper Midwest

Michigan • Minnesota • North Dakota • South Dakota • Wisconsin

Lower Midwest

Illinois • Indiana • Iowa • Kansas • Missouri • Nebraska

Midwest Stories

“PECULIAR TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS ARE DANCING LESSONS FROM GOD.”— Kurt Vonnegut