Julia Sayers Gokhale

A sleepy, scenic pocket of western Indiana comes alive each October when there's a huge festival to celebrate its 31 covered bridges and local communities. The Parke County Covered Bridge Festival runs for 10 days and takes place in small towns including Rockville; each region showcases special food or attractions.

We invited some of the most influential chefs in the Twin Cities for a roundtable conversation, moderated by Andrew Zimmern, about foodways, challenges, and how a desire to preserve their heritage contributes to the dishes they serve.

Among the best things to do in Indianapolis: attend a sporting event, visit Newfields, explore White River State Park and eat at James Beard-worthy restaurants. Here's our trip guide to Indianapolis, including what to do, where to eat, the best hotels and the best shopping.

A top-tier brewing scene, diverse restaurants, professional sports stadiums along the riverfront and a jam-packed festival calendar make up the many reasons to visit Cincinnati. Here’s what to do, where to eat, the best hotels and the best shopping in Cincinnati.

In the northernmost part of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, the rugged Keweenaw Peninsula appeals to travelers looking to get away from it all. You'll find hiking, mountain biking, waterfalls, scenic drives, a modern cabin retreat and sauna, and interesting history. But most importantly: you'll find peace and serenity.

Every summer, a team of Midwest Living editors heads out on our annual Road Rally trip. This year we went to Wisconsin, where we visited Lake Geneva, Milwaukee and Door County. In partnership with Travel Wisconsin, we created day-by-day itineraries for each stop along the way. Here's how to recreate our epic road trip.

Wisconsin food is so much more than just brats and cheese curds (although there's plenty of that too, and it's all delicious). You'll find award-winning restaurants, inventive brunches, sandwiches stacked with artisan cheese, and luxe pastries. Here's everything our editors ate on a road trip through Wisconsin.

Cozy cabins in the Northwoods, boutique hotels in the Twin Cities, timeless resorts in Brainerd Lakes and small-town bed and breakfasts make up the best romantic getaways in Minnesota.

The Midwest is home to great small town getaways, including coastal escapes, country hamlets, Northwoods retreats and Wild West flair. No matter the type of trip you want, there's a small Midwest town for you, whether you're interested in shopping and antiquing, hiking and biking, or wining and dining. These are the 100 best small town getaways in the Midwest.

Visit Fargo or Grand Forks, explore Theodore Roosevelt National Park, or soak in the peace of the prairie at these North Dakota romantic getaways.

Here's everything Midwest Living's editors are loving in April, including a new International Dark Sky Park in Illinois, the Museum of BBQ in Kansas City, the NFL Draft in Green Bay, and new restaurants in Chicago, Milwaukee and Ann Arbor.

The landscape of western North Dakota inspired Theodore Roosevelt to establish a ranch here. Today, his namesake national park preserves the beauty of the badlands—home to wild animals, interesting geological formations and hikes among buttes.

Geneva, Ohio boasts one of the state's most-regarded wine regions: the Grand River Valley. Here are the best wineries to visit, as well as where to eat, what to do, and where to stay on a weekend there.

Near the shores of Lake Erie in northeast Ohio, the Grand River Valley wine region has been aging for decades. Now it’s fully mature and ready to drink. Here's everything you need to know about Ohio's most-regarded wine region.

Lakefront resorts, cozy bed and breakfasts, and sleek boutique hotels make up the best romantic getaways in Michigan.

Explore a different side of Charleston’s history on an escape to the South Carolina coast. 

Here's everything Midwest Living's editors are loving in February, including a Black History Month art exhibit, a swanky new hotel in Cleveland, craveworthy sandwiches in Detroit, Chicago Theater Week and several winter festivals throughout the region.

Skiing in the Midwest comes with natural snow, affordable prices, fewer crowds and a variety of terrain for everyone from beginners to experts. You'll find views to rival Tahoe at Lutsen Mountains; the highest lift between the Rockies and the Alps at Terry Peak; and extreme skiing at Mount Bohemia. Here are the best Midwest ski resorts.

When it’s snowing and blowing or just plain gray, retreat to one of these modern rentals that redefine what a cabin in the woods can be.

Looking for winter fun near you? Check out our list of outdoor activities and cool winter festivals in locations across the Midwest.