Julia Sayers Gokhale

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.

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

On a visit to Paoli, Wisconsin, you can book a stay at Seven Acre Dairy Company, a cool boutique hotel in a century-old creamery; take a kayak trip along the Sugar River; and visit plenty of cheese shops in one of the best cheese production regions in Wisconsin.

In a tiny town outside Madison, Wisconsin, a century-old creamery has been revived as a boutique hotel and culinary destination. For visitors to Paoli, Seven Acre Dairy Company anchors a sweet weekend getaway. For small dairy producers, it’s reshaping the future.

Wisconsin and Minnesota—and especially Minneapolis—are fired up over sauna culture and its potential health benefits. Here are top ways and places to get your steam on, including the Hewing Hotel in Minneapolis; Wild Rice Retreat in Bayfield, Wisconsin; and Sauna Camp in Excelsior, Minnesota.

Our list of great experiential gifts in every Midwest state includes cooking classes, architecture tours, unique overnight stays and so much more.

Just 30 minutes northwest of St. Louis, St. Charles is a dreamy Christmas town, with early 19th-century buildings draped in fresh pine garlands and lights glowing above brick-paved streets.

Here's everything Midwest Living's editors are loving in November, including the Mile High Cocktail Club in Chicago; the opening of the Museum of Art + Light in Manhattan, Kansas; a new ski pass; the touring production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child; and several new dining openings.

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.