Must-SeeChicago
Illinois
About 221 miles away
The birthplace of the skyscraper, on the shore of a lake the size of a sea.
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Amana Colonies
Seven villages founded by German Pietists in the 1850s, with family-style restaurants, wineries, a woolen mill and craft shops.
- Best Time to Go
- May–Jul, Sep–Oct
Our full guide to Amana Colonies is being written. It's on the Midwest list as If You're Nearby.
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Worth a DetourGreat River Road
Minnesota to Louisiana
About 239 miles away
The long national scenic route that follows the Mississippi through ten states, from its source to the Gulf.
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If You're NearbyGalena
Illinois
About 88 miles away
A beautifully preserved lead-mining town in Illinois's hilly northwest corner, and home of Ulysses S. Grant.
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