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The Midwest

John Purdue Statue at Purdue University

Why You Should Visit Lafayette Indiana

The Midwestern cities of West Lafayette and Lafayette, Indiana, are home to Purdue University, but they also have much more to offer than a college experience.

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Bruno's Pizza in West Lafayette, Indiana

Passion and Pride at Bruno’s Pizza and Big O’s Sports Room

Bruno’s Pizza and Big O’s Sports Room in West Lafayette, Indiana, is a must-visit if you like pizza, sports, and family-owned businesses.

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Wildcat Creek Winery in Lafayette, Indiana

The Elegant and Rustic Wildcat Creek Winery

Why you should visit this elegant and rustic winery in Lafayette, Indiana, featuring local and regional varietals.

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Purdue University - You Are Here

Purdue University: Touring the House that John Built

Dig into Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. This Big Ten school is known as the cradle of astronauts and much more.

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Past, Present, and Cheese Curds at The Edgewater

The Edgewater in Madison, Wisconsin, is a perfect example of preservation and modernization working in concert to create a unified experience. You’ll want to visit this AAA 4-Diamond hotel to experience it for yourself.

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New Book Invites You to Detour Nebraska

When it comes to tourism and travel, Nebraska doesn’t get a whole lotta love. It’s one of those states people often drive through to get somewhere else. It’s a drive by state.

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Say Yes to Ferne Clyffe State Park

Ferne Clyffe State Park will always have a warm place in my heart.

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Walker Sculpture Garden

“Perfectly Positioned” Roseville, Minnesota

Get the inside scoop on a press trip to Roseville, the Twin Cities, and the Minnesota State Fair.

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Brown v. Board National Historic Site

Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site

On May 17, 1954, the Supreme Court of the United States of America declared that separate but equal was not. Monroe Elementary School had been one of four segregated sites in Topeka, and Oliver L. Brown was a father who wanted his daughter to attend the school that was seven blocks from their home, instead …

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Foraging for Fun(gus) at Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa

Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa hosts area media for their annual morel mushroom hunt with extravagant meals and a walk in the woods.

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A Slice of Heaven in the Ozarks at Blue Jay Farm

Get away to this secluded retreat about two hours southwest of St. Louis.

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History and Hospitality in Pulaski County Missouri

An overnight visit to Pulaski County, Missouri, is filled with history, hospitality, and the best fried pickles ever.

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