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  • Lutsen, Minnesota

    Lutsen, Minnesota, is a four-hour drive from Minneapolis, Minnesota, and most visitors travel via Minnesota Highway 61 for a scenic route along the coast.  For travel by air, Duluth International Airport is a two-hour drive from Lutsen, Minnesota. 
  • Newport State Park, Wisconsin

    Near the tip of Door Peninsula, you’ll find 30 miles of hiking trails with hike-in campsites at Newport State Park. Treat yourself to a getaway near Wisconsin's only formally designated wilderness park. You’ll have no trouble exploring the beauty of Lake Michigan with 11 miles of shoreline.
  • Erie, Pennsylvania

    Located on the sparkling southern shore of Lake Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, has been dubbed “Gem City.” 
  • Winter Festivals in Illinois

    Despite dropping temperatures, head outside to experience the icy ambience of these Illinois winter festivals!
  • Lake Forest, Illinois

    You’ll be transported away from the hustle and bustle of big city life to a secluded sanctuary when visiting Lake Forest, Illinois. Originally a stop for travelers making their way south to Chicago, this culturally rich city is home to Citadel Theatre, the Lake Forest Symphony, the Music Institute of Chicago Lake Forest Campus, and the Deer Path Art League.
  • Grand Marais, Michigan

    On the south shore of Lake Superior you’ll find Grand Marais, a historic village located in Michigan’s upper peninsula. Grand Marais is the only Harbor of Refuge between Marquette and Sault Ste. Marie and is the eastern gateway to the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Complete with waterfalls and miles of pristine coastline, you won’t want to miss this four-season tourist destination.
  • Winter Festivals in Ohio

    Winter may seem like it never ends in the midwest, but these winter festivals will have you enjoying every minute of Ohio’s coldest months.  Mohi...
  • Winter Festivals in Minnesota

    Cold (some might call it frigid) weather is no reason to sit inside if you’re a Minnesotan.  These hearty northern folk celebrate the season with ...
  • Toronto, Ontario

    Location: Lake Ontario Ease of Getting There: 9/10 Ease of Staying There: 910 Ease of Eating There: 9/10     Toronto is the capital of the provinc...
  • Petoskey, Michigan

    Located in northern Michigan on the shores of Lake Michigan on Little Traverse Bay, Petoskey is a charming resort town that offers an experience every season of the year.  You will be entranced by the year-round beauty and the activities available for families indoors and out. 
  • Muskegon, Michigan

    Discover Muskegon, Michigan, from a different perspective this winter. The coastal town transforms into a holiday village, illuminated by the sparkling lights of the season.
  • Port Huron, Michigan

    Port Huron is situated on the lower end of Lake Huron, the second-largest Great Lake, and on the St. Clair River.  Its origins go back to 1837 when five villages joined together to become Port Huron.