Forum: Midwest

I spend a lot of time traveling in the Missouri and Arkansas Ozarks, and have to say: if you're planning to come to "Flyover Country," you really need to spend some time in the Ozarks. Yes, there are some more populated and urban areas like the...

I do not want to drive home!! Don't know what day I'm leaving..........but my sister helped me with all that, thankfully they were not in a big rush for me to leave :) and she started checking out maps and routes on her computer to find a way back...

Well, I am one week back from doing something that was one of the hardest things (but quite interesting) I've ever done and that was to plan to visit my sister & her family as well as see the sights in Colorado. Since they both had to work and...

i am new to this forum. we just moved to chicago and my parents are visiting us during christmas. They have never been to america before and i wanna show them some good places. i have been warned not to go to niagara falls during winter, due to...

Anyone ever been here? What costs are associated with going here? Basically is there an admission cost. Is is safe? Are there ever any discounts? Thankx

Hello all! I'm planning a trip to Europe that I will have plenty of questions to ask all of you about but first I have a trip planned to Chicago for next weekend with my fiance. Believe it or not, I have never been. I was wondering if there are any...

I enjoyed the recent article on Chicago posted on IT. I am from Virginia but usually spend a week each month in Chicago. Chicago is one of the best kept secrets in the US - I encourage any who have not been there to visit. There are many great...

Can't remember the name of it, but we stayed at a hotel very near Mall of America. It provided shuttle to & from the Mall and offered continental breakfast every morning. Was near the mall of course. And what I remember most about it was that when...

I want to plan a tour of Dinosaur Fossil sites, museums etc. Any suggestions?

I have a fear of heights. Will I be keeping my head under the dash of the van for most of the trip? Are most roads to Mt Rushmore very steep or rolling hills? We will be taking I 90 from east to west than we move onto the state hwys. We will stay on...

Hello, it is possible that I overlooked any questions, but since I'm from the "Midwest", if you have any questions about the Branson, Missouri area, I would be more than glad to help you out, as I have been going there for years. If you have...

Hi All, I am looking for a cabin to rent on Table Rock Lake. I would prefer for it to be at least somewhat secluded but yet close to grocery stores and such. In addition, I would like for it to sit right on the lake and also have the option to...

I have about one bedroom apt of stuff to move from Wausau Wisc to Phoenix, ARizona and want to share the expense. I could drive to Michigan or anyplace close to hookup with you. I am very open as to moving dates as of this posting. I do have my...

I've tried to invite my sister and her family with us on our trip to DC in August. Mainy because I know she'd rather drive than fly. She will fly if totally necessary. But she wants to go to Bloomington, MN. To get to Mall of America. When I...

I am going to Chicago first weekend in December. I will have business meeting on Saturday, but DH is going with me to celebrate his milestone birthday. Will have Fri & Sat nights & most of day Sunday...any suggestions? We will be on Michigan...

Hi Guys, I'm a new board member from the CC Boards and, earlier, the Old AOL Cruise Boards. Bonnie and I have traveled all over the world, mostly on cruise ships and have just recently begun to take a few trips in the USA. We traveled to the West...

We will have a 5 hour wait between trains at Union Station in Chicago. Can anyone suggest anything interesting in the area of the train station?

Hello, New to the boards. I am planning my first train travel in March 2010. I have read that the Roomettes on the Southwest Chief are not bad. Reviews have stated that the top bunk is "Pretty Tight". Can an adult sleep in the top...

Hi there, I'm going to Chicago in the end of November. I'm already planning everything for my trip and I have few questions, maybe someone can advise. 1. Can somebody suggest a nice place to stay. 2. the cheapest car hire company in the...

Will be going to Scottsdale in October for a week? What should we do? We have been there in the past and did the jeep and hummer rides. Is there any good concerts in town between Oct 11 and Oct 17? We will have a car so that is not a problem. ...

Hello, I have just returned from a four-day trip to Door County. While this was a bus trip for seniors sponsored by the local community colllege's Center for Learning in Retirement, I believe that by mentioning some of the places we went I can...

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Hey! I'm planning a road trip next summer. I'm hoping to get to Philly, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Milwaukee, Pittsburgh, and maybe Nashville. I'm really into the music scene in cities and kind of alternative culture, coffee shops, vintage shops,...

Hello, I am planning an event for a group of 40-80 people and I would like to know if anyone had any good recommendations for places to go. We are looking for a spituality retreat away out in the wilderness country or small towns. Basically...

Hi, My name is Kathy. My husband and I are planning a year long trip to the US. I have already been there 6 times, my husband and kids have never been. We love to see small out of the way places and meet the locals. When ever I have been there in...