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15 Amazing Free Tourist Attractions in the Midwest

From photographing one of the best skylines in the country, to exploring amazing cultural institutions, to hiking at one of the country’s only free national parks, there is plenty of free fun to be had in the Midwest. Below are a few of the best free tourist attractions throughout the ...

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5 Free National Parks to Visit

Yellowstone (est. 1872) was America’s First National Park, while New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia is the newest addition (est. 2020). Planning your annual vacation around one of the 63 national parks (424 national park sites) makes for a great budget friendly trip. Vacations ...

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15 Hikes with Scenic Water Views

Hiking is a wonderful way to explore the natural flora and fauna of a new area, birdwatch, get in some exercise and sunshine, and enjoy some fantastic scenery. Featured below are 15 wonderful easy-moderate hikes, each featuring a beautiful vista of a creek, lake, the coast, or any other body of ...

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The 10 Best Free Museums in the US

While exploring any new city can be pricey, thankfully, there are a number of great free attractions to enjoy in pretty much every major metro area in the country. If you are someone who loves exploring ancient history and incredible artwork, you are in luck as there are so many wonderful free ...

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Attraction of the Week: The Cincinnati Art Museum

Cincinnati is considered to be one of the best cities for art lovers. While the city may be more famous for baseball and beer, it also pops up on many “best art cities” lists. All major art forms including opera, ballet, symphony, theater, and fine arts can be enjoyed in Cincinnati. ...

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Attraction of the Week: The Cleveland Museum of Art

One of the country’s most impressive art museums is unexpectedly located in Cleveland, Ohio. Featuring a diverse collection of more than 45,000 pieces of art from around the world, it frequently rates as one of the country’s best art museums. Along with showcasing pieces from famous ...

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Attraction of the Week: Brookfield Zoo

Chicago’s wonderful Brookfield Zoo is right up there with the top zoos in the country, including the San Diego, the Smithsonian National Zoo in DC, Zoo Miami, the Columbus Zoo, and the St. Louis Zoo, frequently rated the best in the US. Not only is Brookfield one of the country’s best ...

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10 Must-Do’s in Cleveland, Ohio

Most notably, Cleveland is famous for being “the birthplace of Rock n’ Roll.” Cleveland Disc Jockey Alan Freed is credited with first using the phrase on a radio show in the 1950’s. Today, you can explore the history of rock and roll at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, one ...

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The Best Urban Bike Paths

Taking a bike ride is a great way to enjoy the city sights, all while getting in a great workout and some fresh air. Not to mention, it’s a fabulous way to explore many different sights of interest without dealing with traffic, pollution, and parking! Most cities today offer some type of ...

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Attraction of the Week: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

One of the top attractions in Cleveland is the beautiful Metroparks Zoo. The zoo is part of Cleveland Metroparks, a gorgeous 24,000 acre space home to over 300 miles of trails, 8 lakes, and 8 golf courses. In 2021, this urban oasis was named Best park in the nation. Visiting the zoo is a wonderful ...

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