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You are here: Home / Archives for Family Vacation Ideas / Midwest Family Vacation Ideas

Midwest Family Vacation Ideas

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The SS Badger is a carferry across Lake Michigan.

The SS Badger: The Fun Way to Travel Between Michigan and Wisconsin

June 9, 2021 //  by Deb Steenhagen

the lake deck at the Osthoff resort offers beautiful views of Elkhart Lake.

15 Best Family Friendly Restaurants in Elkhart Lake, WI

June 5, 2021 //  by Deb Steenhagen

free things to do in Fargo

Free Things to do in Fargo, North Dakota

May 25, 2021 //  by Judy Antell

Entrance to Mammoth Cave Kentucky

5 Reasons to Visit Mammoth Cave Kentucky

April 15, 2021 //  by Cindy Richards

Lake Murray. Things to do in Southern Oklahoma with kids.

9 Fun Things to Do in Southern Oklahoma with Kids

March 29, 2021 //  by Catherine Parker

Beyond Cheese Curds: 6 Kid-Friendly Door County Restaurants

March 12, 2021 //  by Judy Antell

Showboat Branson Belle on lake in Branson MO

7 Fun Things to Do in Branson with Kids

March 7, 2021 //  by Heidi Gollub

Womkick sledding at Peninsula State Park in Door County in the winter

9 Best Things to Do in Door County in the Winter

February 26, 2021 //  by Judy Antell

Lake Superior shoreline in the Keweenaw Peninsula of Michigan's UP.

Find Beauty and Adventure in Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula

November 14, 2020 //  by Deb Steenhagen

O'Hare International Airport terminal

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Chicago’s O’Hare Airport

November 13, 2020 //  by Cindy Richards

kids playing at the Children's Garden at Meijer Gardens.

Exploring Frederik Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids, MI

October 26, 2020 //  by Deb Steenhagen

Fall at the Holden Arboretum in Cleveland.

Cleveland Hiking and Other Fun Things to Do Outdoors

October 21, 2020 //  by Judy Antell

Viewing flowers and nature is one of many things to do on Mackinac Island.

Fun Things to do on Mackinac Island in One Day

September 7, 2020 //  by Kristin Shaw

St. Louis arch at sunset - TravelingMom

17 Fun FREE Things to Do in St. Louis: Gateway to Fun

September 3, 2020 //  by Judy Antell

Wisconsin’s Door County Among America’s Best & Prettiest Small Towns

July 21, 2020 //  by Mimi Slawoff

A Weekend in St. Louis – 8 Fun Things to Do with Kids

June 23, 2020 //  by Jamie Bartosch

Vegan cupcake from SweetArt, one of the best St. Louis restaurants for families.

Meet Me in St. Louis – and Eat at These Family Friendly Restaurants

May 17, 2020 //  by Judy Antell

Mom and son at Belle Isle Beach in Detroit

Belle Isle – Get Outdoors in the ‘Jewel of Detroit’

April 29, 2020 //  by Guest Author

Coumbus Ohio skyline

Fun Things to Do in Columbus Ohio

April 22, 2020 //  by Judy Antell

Have you visited the St. Louis Gateway Arch?

The St. Louis Gateway Arch: Tips for Visiting with Kids

March 20, 2020 //  by Judy Antell

Historic St. Louis Union Station

Sleep with the Fishes: St. Louis Union Station

March 18, 2020 //  by Judy Antell

appledore tall ship bay city

Fun Things to Do in and Near Bay City MI With Kids

January 11, 2020 //  by Melody Pittman

Greenfield Village Holiday Nights Main Street

Greenfield Village Holiday Nights – Celebrate Christmas Like It’s 1899

December 9, 2019 //  by Cindy Richards

Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame at Titletown.

Fun Things to Do in Green Bay’s Titletown with Kids

September 4, 2019 //  by Mimi Slawoff

Fun, family-friendly things to do when visiting the University of Michigan

August 7, 2019 //  by Deb Steenhagen

10 Best Things to do in Minneapolis & St. Paul MN for Families

July 3, 2019 //  by Kendra Pierson

Cedar Point roller coaster

Teach a Kid to Love a Coaster at Cedar Point

June 27, 2019 //  by Cindy Richards

Navy Pier offers gorgeous views of the Chicago skyline. Photo courtesy of Choose Chicago.

Best Things to Do with Kids at Navy Pier in Chicago

June 16, 2019 //  by Jamie Bartosch

Jeep Gladiator Rubicon fords a stream in an off road adventure at The Badlands.

Why an Off Road Adventure Can Make You Love Driving Again

May 31, 2019 //  by Cindy Richards

Golfing at Madden's on Gull Lake in Minnesota.

Madden’s on Gull Lake Resort Review: Minnesota’s Perfect Family Summer Vacation Spot

April 15, 2019 //  by Jamie Bartosch

John Deere Museum is one of the free things to do in Cedar Falls, IA on TravelingMom

12 Free Things to Do In Cedar Falls Iowa with Kids

April 15, 2019 //  by Terri Marshall

9 Things to Do In Rockford IL in Spring

April 14, 2019 //  by Renee Virata

Where were you in the polar vortex?

Northwoods of Wisconsin in Winter: Greetings from the Polar Vortex!

February 15, 2019 //  by Judy Antell

There are so many things to do in Minneapolis you will have to come back!

Dog Friendly Things to do in Minneapolis: Almost Empty Nesters at Parents Weekend

November 13, 2018 //  by Judy Antell

Elegant InterContinental Chicago – Tarzan Swam Here

September 27, 2018 //  by Cindy Richards

Bourbon tasting at Woodford Reserve.

Best Bourbon Tour in Kentucky for a Girlfriends Getaway

July 16, 2018 //  by Cindy Richards

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