Midwest

The Midwest region of the United States has some of the most iconic landmarks and attractions that RVers love to explore. From the gateway arch in St. Louis, Missouri to the grandiose castles in Wisconsin, this region is teeming with adventure.

Best season for a Midwest RV trip

Spring, summer, and early fall are all great throughout the Midwest, but in the northern sections, late fall and winter will likely give a frosty welcome.

• Starting in Ohio, RVers can explore the breathtaking Cedar Point amusement park, take a tour of the world-famous Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland or visit Amish Country where traditional lifestyles from centuries past are still practiced today.
• Michigan is home to majestic lighthouses such as Big Sable Point and one of the Great Lakes’ most beautiful beaches at Silver Lake State Park.
• Witness some of the oldest petroglyphs at Ice Age National Scientific Reserve, or sample some regional craft brews while discovering old-world charm along the banks of Patoka Lake in Indiana.
• In Illinois, start with a visit to the iconic Willis Tower or take a stroll down the gorgeous Magnificent Mile in Chicago.
• Marvel at the impressive art deco architecture of Missouri’s Gateway Arch in St. Louis, or journey back in time on a trip to Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site with its 120 surviving mound structures left by Native Americans centuries ago.
• Head up the Mississippi into Iowa and experience some of the most beautiful landscapes in America like Effigy Mounds National Monument near Marquette, or visit the world-famous Field of Dreams movie site in Dubuque.
• Wisconsin is the perfect environment for a river canoe trip down or an adventure through one of its many picturesque forests.
• Catch glimpses of old-world charm along Lake Superior's North Shore in Minnesota or take a drive through stunning state parks such as Gooseberry Falls.
• In North Dakota, you can take in some truly breathtaking scenery at spots like Theodore Roosevelt National Park or behold one of America’s first wonders – the International Peace Garden.
• Moving south into South Dakota, explore Badlands National Park, the home of its roaring prairie winds and towering buttes that have left onlookers awestruck since ancient times.
• Next is Nebraska, where RVers can visit Chimney Rock National Historic Site, one of the most iconic landmarks in the American West, or tour historic Fort Robinson State Park where Chief Crazy Horse made his last stand.
• Wrap up your Midwest journey in Kansas by marveling at what’s left of America’s once wild frontier at Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve or visit the famous Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum to learn about one of our nation’s most influential figures.