Points of Interest in the American Midwest

Natural Wonders

• Mississippi River – longest in North America, vital transport/recreation.
• Great Lakes – world's largest freshwater system, fishing, boating.
• Ozark Mountains – rugged range for hiking, camping.
• Badlands (SD) – eroded buttes/canyons, photography.

Cultural Cities

• Chicago – architecture, museums (Field, Shedd), Willis Tower.
• St. Louis – Gateway Arch, Zoo, City Museum.
• Minneapolis – arts (Walker, MIA), Target Field.
• Kansas City – jazz, BBQ, Nelson-Atkins Museum, fountains.

Historic Trails

• Lewis & Clark Trail (MT, ND, SD, NE, KS, MO, IL)
• Oregon Trail (MO, KS, NE, WY, ID)
• Underground Railroad (IL, IN, OH, MI)

Sports Halls of Fame

• Baseball (Cooperstown, NY)
• Football (Canton, OH)
• Rock & Roll (Cleveland, OH)