Must-seeMidwest
Chicago, the Great Lakes and the heartland.
This is a first draft of the Midwest list. The full region guide is being written, and tiers may still change.
The short list
Must-see
Must-see
Must-seeMount Rushmore
Four presidents carved into a granite mountain in South Dakota's Black Hills, with Badlands National Park nearby.
Guide coming soon
If you're nearby
If you're nearbyDetroit
Motown, a revived downtown and the Henry Ford museum of American innovation in nearby Dearborn.
Guide coming soon
If you're nearbyMinneapolis
A city of lakes on the Mississippi, the Walker Art Center, and the Mall of America next door.
Guide coming soon
If you're nearbyCincinnati
An Ohio River city with the Underground Railroad Freedom Center and chili served over spaghetti.
Guide coming soon
If you're nearbyCleveland
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Lake Erie and a top art museum that's free to enter.
Guide coming soon
If you're nearbySt. Louis
The 630-foot Gateway Arch, free museums in Forest Park and the Budweiser brewery tour.
Guide coming soon
If you're nearbyKansas City
Barbecue, jazz in the 18th and Vine district and the National WWI Museum.
Guide coming soon
If you're nearbyMilwaukee
Breweries on Lake Michigan, the Harley-Davidson Museum and a winged art museum by Calatrava.
Guide coming soon
If you're nearbyIndianapolis
Home of the Indy 500 at the Motor Speedway, with a compact, walkable downtown.
Guide coming soon
If you're nearbyColumbus
Ohio's capital, with brick-lined German Village, the Short North arts district and Ohio State.
Guide coming soon
On the map
Grey pins: guides still being written.