A Midwest vacation is not just like any other trip that you plan with your loved ones. From Chicago to Indianapolis, a visitor can explore a huge range of food, seasons, and people. Before you grab yourself the flight tickets to these places, let us help you prepare the best itinerary for an unforgettable adventure.

Abundance of Lakes

If you like to sit by the shore and soak in nature while the water sprinkles on your face, then the Midwest has a lot to offer. From Lake Superior to Superior National Forest, there's a lot for you to explore on the road. While you're on this journey, don’t miss out on the pink beach, Iona Beach.

A Great Road for the Trip

When we say Midwest is a wholesome combo, there really is no reason to doubt it. For people who love to hit the road, a ride through Nebraska’s Lincoln Highway might be the right way to kickstart the trip. This is the first transcontinental auto route in America. While you're on this road, you can explore the Platte River Valley and Omaha to Kearney. On the way, you can make a few stops and grab a bite at places, such as Huey’s Smokehouse BBQ in Fremont or Ole’s Big Game Steakhouse in Paxton.

Breathtaking Horizons

If you want to get a closer look at the culture and lives of the people living here, the best way is by exploring the road covering the four reservations between Bismarck and Pierre, i.e., from North Dakota to South. Since the landscapes here are not modernized and urbanized, this is where you can see limestone badlands. Around South Dakota, you have a lot to see, such as monuments honoring Sitting Bull and Sacagawea, the H.V. Johnson Lakota Cultural Center in Eagle Butte, and Akta Lakota Museum in Chamberlain. In North Dakota, the Rock Monument and Fort Yates are a must-see.

The Lakeshore

If you're a first-time visitor to M22, the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is something you won’t want to miss. For water sports, farm visits, orchards, and other beachy activities, you can head to Lake Michigan. You can also, on your way, head to the Honor town. Here, you can grab popcorn while you're in your car and watch your favorite movie at the Cherry Bowl drive-in movie theatre.

Last Stand of the Tallgrass Prairie

Out of the many horizons that the pioneers of America discovered, only 4% remained; its original beauty has been taken care of by the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve. Here, you can bring in your hiking gear and start the adventure on any of these trails that are around 40 miles long. On your way, you'll find wildflowers, bison, and a lot more. In order to head to the town area, you can take a turn to the Flint Hills Scenic Byway. In case you start feeling hungry on your way, you can try the fried chicken and fresh fruit pie at the 1857 Hay House in Council Grove.