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[–] anachronist@midwest.social 8 points 2 years ago

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

[–] Candelestine@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago

House on the Rock in Wisconsin. It's pretty cool.

[–] m_f@midwest.social 6 points 2 years ago

Anywhere along the shores of Lake Superior is nice, lots of good hiking

[–] Ascrod@midwest.social 5 points 2 years ago

A few off the top of my head:

If you like theme parks and especially if you have kids, Holiday World in Santa Claus, Indiana is one of the best.

If you like hiking and the outdoors, Garden of the Gods in Illinois.

If you're into military history and/or stuff that flies, the National Museum of the US Air Force in Dayton, Ohio.

[–] argentcorvid@midwest.social 5 points 2 years ago

Driftless area: NE Iowa, SE Minnesota and SW Wisconsin

[–] jayrodtheoldbod@midwest.social 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Cedar Point Amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio. There's not much else in Sandusky, but the park itself is world-class, people fly in from all over for the coasters.

[–] butter@midwest.social 3 points 2 years ago

Kings island, too

[–] SwingingTheLamp@midwest.social 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

The Minnesota Marine Art Museum, a hidden jewel in Winona, MN.

[–] eosha@midwest.social 2 points 2 years ago

Hell, I lived in Winona for years and never knew about that.

[–] bquintb@midwest.social 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Holiday World in Santa Claus, IN

it's every bit as good as six flags, only it's not overcrowded. Also, free drinks!

[–] Bob@midwest.social 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

What kind of stuff do you like?

[–] mouse@midwest.social 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I enjoy the outdoors a lot. Hiking, just sight seeing is fun too. I always enjoy parks and just going off the trail(safely) where there's less people.

[–] DelightfullyDivisive@midwest.social 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Anywhere in northern Michigan.

[–] mouse@midwest.social 2 points 2 years ago

That looks really relaxing.

[–] threadloose@midwest.social 2 points 2 years ago

The Fenelon elevator in Dubuque is pretty neat. I can't say it's as exciting as a roller coaster, but the views of the Mississippi are incredible. https://www.fenelonplaceelevator.com/

The National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium in Dubuque is interesting too. They have old river boats there in the summer that you can tour, and the inside exhibits on the geology and wildlife of the Upper Mississippi are incredible. Really great interactive exhibits for kids, but I also enjoyed it as an adult. https://www.rivermuseum.com/