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This Michigan City Is One of the Best Places to Retire in the U.S. — Here's Why

Ann Arbor, Michigan, is a surprisingly popular retirement destination. But when it comes to choosing a retirement home, there are other factors at play. Patient care, research, education, and treatment facilities are available to residents of the Ann Arbor area. Getty Images A year-round farmers market offers local produce and adds to that Midwestern small-town charm. There’s a walkable downtown for shopping, dining, and nightlife. Jacob Boomsma/Getty Images

This Michigan Hiking Trail Takes You From Winery to Winery — and To-go Drinks Are Encouraged

Cheers to the great outdoors. It’s time to hit the trail. But first, you’ll need the perfect refreshment. Courtesy of Moersch Hospitality Hiking, and generally getting out into nature, is a fun, safe way to travel this spring. Tabor Trail is a 3.6-mile, pet-friendly hiking trail that connects the Round Barn and Tabor Hill Wineries. The trail has several optios that allow you to choose how difficult you would like the walk to be....

This Midsize Ship Explores Lesser-visited Ports in Scandinavia, Like the Faroe Islands, Iceland's Picturesque Waterfalls, and Norway's Most Charming Towns

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Viking Saturn sails into deep fjords to reach Scandinavian hidden gems on a ship with sophisticated yet laid-back vibes. And, until recently, exploring the colder climes of northern Europe hasnt really been high on my list. The bow of the Viking Saturn at Geiranger, Norway.Credit:Carlo Raciti/carolraciti.com The overall vibe is Scandinavian chic, if not out-and-out luxury. Passengers recline in square-backed leather chairs, enjoying classical music performances by a pianist and vocalist....

This Midwest City Is One of the Best Places for the Holidays With Its New 1,000-foot-long Riverfront Ice Skating Trail, Night Sledding, and Heated Cabanas With Fire Pits

Toledo, Ohio is the unlikely home of a new riverfront ice skating trail and night sledding. The city is investingover $200 millionto turn a former riverfront industrial zone into a year-round recreation hub. The Ribbon’s ice skating season is expected to open on Nov. 8 and run through early March. People ice skating at The Ribbon, Glass City, Toledo.Credit:Douglas R. Hinebaugh/Courtesy of Metroparks Toledo The trail is open daily except for Thanksgiving and Christmas....

This Midwest City Was Just Named the Best Camping Destination in the U.S. for 2024

Courtesy of Campspot Campingis absolutely booming in America. It’s a trend that doesn’t seem to be slowing down. And, according to the site, the always adventurous city of Denver came out on top. Credit:Courtesy of Campspot See more about each destination and start planning your trip atcampspot.com. Courtesy of Campspot Courtesy of Campspot

This Midwest Destination Is America's 'Christmas Tree City' — How to Visit

Branson, Missouri, has more than 700 decorated trees. Now, the city has over 700 decorated trees during the holidays at both indoor and outdoor locations. More travelers are visiting during the holidays and making Branson a part of their Christmas tradition. Credit:Explore Branson “What brings people here is the genuine hospitality of the people, McDowell said. We love entertaining visitors and the Christmas season is perfect for that.” For a truly festive experience in Branson, here are some notable experiences you cant miss....

This Midwestern City Is One of the Best U.S. Retirement Destinations for Livability

Here’s why you should consider moving to Rocky River, Ohio. After crunching all that data, it named Rocky River, Ohio, its No. 2 selection, scoring 88 out of 100 on the liveability scale. Historic Downtown of Old River, Rocky River, Ohio.Credit:Courtesy of The City of Rocky River, Ohio But it’s not all about just the numbers. Rocky River is also just a downright pleasant place to be. As for other spots to make the list, Fort Lee, New Jersey, was named No....

This Midwestern City Is the 'Waterpark Capital of the World' — and It's Going to Debut America's Tallest Waterslide Next Summer

Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, is taking its waterpark status to new heights … literally. The city is home to more than 20 waterparks and over 200 waterslides,according to Wisconsin Public Radio. Now, it’s slated to take its iconic status to new heights literally. Credit:Courtesy of Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park A new waterslide in the area The Rise of IcarusatMt. “Here at Mt. Olympus, you’ll experience a much happier ending at the bottom of the slides!...

This Midwestern City Was Just Named the Most Neighborly in the U.S.

You really can count on your neighbors in Madison, Wisconsin. Then, now’s the time to head over to Madison,Wisconsin. “Good neighbors heal our society’s biggest wounds, starting with the smallest friendly gesture. Credit:marchello74/Getty Images The real magic of community is the ability to uplift and magnify our impact. At Neighbor, we’re building a community of neighbors helping neighbors, and everyone’s invited.” “We couldn’t be happier that Madison has earned the title of America’s most neighborly city....

This Midwestern City Was Just Named the Most Walkable Destination in the U.S.

Chicago was crowned the best city for pedestrians. A new study by Preply, an online language learning platform, unveiled the most pedestrian-friendly cities in America. For more information on the rankings, visitpreply.com. Credit:Bob Krist/Getty Images ANDREY DENISYUK/Getty Images James Andrews/Getty Images

This Midwestern Gem Is Home to Barbecue, Music, Boutique Hotels, and a Flourishing Womens’ Sports Scene

Kansas City is worth a detour for much more than a potential Travis Kelce sighting. Hes now called Kansas City home for more than 15 years. But Kansas Citians are kind,'" he says. “Its an alchemical mix of civic pride tempered by humility and hustle softened by kindness. Simply put: its magic. Henryk Sadura/Getty Images With a current population of around 508,000, per theU.S. Crossroads Hotel Get a taste of all things local before you even begin to explore town....

This Midwestern Spot Was Just Named the Trendiest 'Nano Neighborhood' in the U.S. — How to Visit

Chicago’s Wrigleyville is the No. 1 trending “nano neighborhood” in the country, according to Tripadvisor. “Travelers are slowing down and taking in one neighborhood at a time. Friday Night Flights at Gallagher Way in Wrigleyville.Credit:Abel Arciniega/Courtesy of Choose Chicago to find the stuff you cant get in the guidebooks,” wrote Tripadvisor in its report. In 2024, Chicagos Wrigleyville spiked engagement on Tripadvisors neighborhood attraction pages by a whopping 72 percent....

This Midwestern State Has One of the Most Expensive Airbnb Listings in the U.S. — See Inside

This is the ideal home for when you’re looking to ball out. Petr Wiese/Courtesy of Airbnb Sometimes, you just hope to get a great deal on vacation accommodation. And other times, you’re willing to ball all the way out. Credit:Petr Wiese/Courtesy of Airbnb It’s also interesting to see the diversity in the list geographically and feature-wise. Petr Wiese/Courtesy of Airbnb Petr Wiese/Courtesy of Airbnb