Experience the fascination of a tourist; Feel the comfort of the local
Stories about the Midwestern states of Kansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
(Not all states are featured yet, but they will be!)
Need to get away? With delicious dining and lots of great outdoors, Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa fits the bill. We pulled out of the driveway. Suitcases in the trunk. Cooler in the back seat. GPS telling us where to go. Grins plastered on our faces. ROAD TRIP! It had been awhile since Mr. TLT …
Fresh Air and Fine Feasting at Eagle Ridge Resort and SpaRead More
Start where the Mother Road begins and explore Route 66 in Illinois. As I walked back to Sally, the SUV I’d rented for this crazy excursion, the thing I dreaded most happened: I had to use the bathroom. It was 7:40 am, which meant nothing was open. Nothing would be open, anyway, since the city …
Go on a culinary exploration with a week’s worth of tasty deals.
Dig Into Delicious with McHenry County Restaurant WeekRead More
See what it’s like to hike this treasure on the shores of Lake Michigan
By Olivia Van Zelst When I walked into Harry’s Chocolate Shop in West Lafayette, Indiana, my shoes stuck to the old black and white tile floor. It’s just part of the price you pay to experience a piece of Purdue University cultural history. There’s a lot of tradition in this corner building near Purdue’s campus. …
100 Years of Chocolates and Beers at Harry’s Chocolate ShopRead More
By Ranxin Quan I found this gallery shop by accident on my way to eat ramen. I strolled along Main Street in downtown Lafayette with my friend after 5 p.m. and most stores were closed except for one: Artists’ Own. Inside, a gallery exhibited pottery, oil paintings, and adorable glass Christmas tree ornaments in the …
Local Artists Create Their Own Shop in Downtown LafayetteRead More
You’ll know you’re someplace special the minute you step into this southern barbecue joint.
Rusted Silo is destination-worthy ‘cue and pie that made me cryRead More
A former volunteer returns to the place that fostered her love of horses.
An All-Natural Escape: Riding a Horse at Natural Valley RanchRead More
Hendricks County, Indiana, may be right next to the state’s largest city, but it’s got none of that suburban feel.
Hendricks County, Indiana: Small Town Charm, Big City ConvenienceRead More
Why a new-ish resident has fallen in love with her home – and you will, too.
Why McHenry County is the Perfect Place to be a Local TouristRead More
Learn the story behind this family-owned business in downtown Indianapolis.
Get the story behind a family-owned store that makes candy canes the old-fashioned way.
