The Midwest of the Unites States is often referred to as the heartland. It is known for its fertile farmland, large cities, and its friendly people. It is also home to a number of important historical and cultural sites. The term “Midwest” has been in use since the late 19th century, but the region’s borders have shifted over time. In the early 20th century, the Midwest was often defined as including the states between the Appalachian Mountains and the Rocky Mountains, but today the region is generally considered to be smaller.
The Midwest is a diverse region, with a variety of landscapes and cultures. The northern part of the Midwest has abundant forests and lakes, while the southern part of the Midwest is known for its prairies and farmland. The Midwest is also home to a number of major cities, including Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis, and St. Louis. Chicago is perhaps our favorite midwestern city. It is a city that doesn’t just stand tall with its skyline, but with its warm-hearted folks.
Some well known Chicago attractions include:
The Art Institute, which has Van Gogh’s bedroom and Grant Wood’s American Gothic, the farmer with the pitchfork everyone has seen on a fridge magnet.
Blues and jazz institutions like the Green Mill, which has been open since 1907 and once had Al Capone as a regular.
Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs and a baseball stadium from 1914 with ivy growing on the outfield wall.
Willis Tower, the third tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, offering a range of elevated experiences for visitors including the Skydeck, where you can step out onto the ledge, a glass balcony extending four feet outside Willis Tower’s 103rd floor.
Water Tower Place and Michigan Avenue
Millenium Park and “The Bean” sculpture
The Midwest is also Cincinnati’s chili, St. Louis’ Gateway Arch, and the galleries of Minneapolis. And let’s not forget, this is sports country. From the roaring crowds at Wrigley Field to Lucas Oil Stadium, the Midwest knows how to cheer. From the Great Lakes’ embrace to the rolling hills of Ohio, the “heartland” is where America’s heartbeat is strong.
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