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Michigan’s west coast offers up a near-endless parade of postcard sights: sweeping sand dunes, fudge shops, idyllic small towns, and pristine beaches come one after another.

You Can Play Lighthouse Keeper on Lake Michigan for $200 a Week

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While New Englanders loudly and proudly brag about their fall colors (while simultaneously complaining about out-of-town leaf peepers), Midwesterners spend the fall sipping hot cider, content in knowing that their region is hiding some of the most vibrant colors in America.

The Midwest’s Fall Colors Give New England A Run For Its Money

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Minnesota is the land of 12,000 lakes (the 10,000 thing is just a humblebrag), but one reigns over all.

This Rugged and Winding Coastline Is a Superior Road Trip Destination

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Driving through Nebraska’s panhandle, you'll encounter everything you expect: rolling waves of grain, jewel-toned wildflowers, and herds upon herds of cattle.

Oh, Just A Giant Replica of Stonehenge Made Of Cars In The Middle Of Nowhere

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With its notoriously bitter winters, Minnesota doesn't outwardly scream "bike friendly."

You Can Play Lighthouse Keeper on Lake Michigan for $200 a Week

The Midwest’s Fall Colors Give New England A Run For Its Money

This Rugged and Winding Coastline Is a Superior Road Trip Destination

Oh, Just A Giant Replica of Stonehenge Made Of Cars In The Middle Of Nowhere

This Midwest State Is a Biking Paradise. Here Are the Best Trails to Hit.