Clear Lake chapel offers spiritual respite for travelers
The small white chapel can be seen by people traveling north and south along Interstate 35 in northern Iowa. It welcomes weary travelers who may need a break from […]
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Sail away – Memories of riding Lady of the Lake when it was a ferry
It amazes me that as you go through life, how connected we all seem to be. For me, a personal connection involves a boat. The Lady of the Lake will […]
Great Comic Book! O Comic Con 2017 to feature celebrities, artists and cosplayers
He challenged Obi Wan Kenobi and lost. He then took on the X-Men. Ray Park has carved out a nice career as an action and sci fi movie and television […]
We all scream for ice cream! LeMars, Iowa, is world’s ice cream ‘capital’
It’s proclaimed as the “Ice Cream Capital of the World.” Is LeMars, Iowa, really the capital of all things ice cream? The Iowa legislature believes so. In 1994, the state […]
Rollin’ on the River – Welcome to the Quad Cities
The Mississippi River separates them. It also unites them. The Quad Cities present visitors with a variety of activities and attractions. You can float along Old Man River on a […]
Discover Visit Quad Cities – #MWTravel Chat May 17th
Join us on Wednesday, May 17th, at 11 a.m. CT/12 p.m. ET for the Midwest Travel Twitter Chat #MWTravel. Come and discover the treasures to be found in the four […]
Play ball! Check out these baseball attractions
It’s opening day for baseball fans. The crack of the bat. The smell of a glove’s leather. Baseball is back. Will the Chicago Cubs repeat as World Series champs? Will […]
5 places to celebrate Easter in the Midwest
As Easter approaches, the Midwest offers some beautiful spots to help observe the holiday. From the story of Jesus Christ to places of worship, you can visit interesting attractions. Considered […]
Metro CC, The Walking Tourists team to offer Midwest travel classes
Want to learn about day trips from the Omaha area? Maybe check out places where legends and celebrities called home in the Midwest? How about checking out some of the […]
Lincoln’s national rail support leads to Union Pacific calling Omaha home
Abraham Lincoln faced several tough issues and decisions during his tenure as our country’s 16th president. One decision continues to play a major role for the Omaha metropolitan area. The […]