Fall in the Midwest brings gorgeous color, smaller crowds and great opportunities for weekend getaways. Check out some of our picks for fall travel around the Midwest.
Pages
Story
Each September, the nation’s biggest cranberry crop rises in central Wisconsin’s marshes—and a flood of travelers shows up to celebrate the culture and cuisine
focused on the tart star of the show...
Story
Have both big-city and back-to-nature fall color experiences with a getaway to Cleveland and nearby Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Story
Take one of Minnesota's prettiest fall drives without ever leaving the metro.
Story
More balmy than brisk, fall here is perfect for hopscotching between the city’s historic green (and red and gold) spaces.
Story
A tight-knit community southwest of Madison welcomes visitors for a weekend of shopping and autumn color.
Story
Pounding hooves. Baseball bats. Bourbon on the rocks. Louisville oozes mystique, and lucky for visitors, the icons deliver. Even better, flourishing art and food scenes mean that a fall weekend in...
Slideshow
Galena shines in the fall, and the little river town in northwest Illinois’ rolling hills continues to evolve. If you haven’t visited lately, we have 7 reasons to go back.
Story
Read about our fall getaway on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, then check out our three-day itinerary to plan your trip.
Slideshow
To celebrate Midwest Living’s 25th anniversary, we chose our all-time favorite fall drives, the ones showcasing the best of the season and the region. All our drives deliver memorable scenery, towns...
Story
Grand Rapids’ ArtPrize is part art walk, part city tour and entirely vacation-worthy.