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Mid-South + MidWest
Road trip vacations are a favorite past time for many in North America and are now popular again in today’s global travel environment.
There is no better way to see your region of the world than by taking a road-trip to your local vacation destination. Not only is this a great way to vacation but it’s also an excellent way to support local business during this time.
There are countless scenic drives all across North America for you to experience, so start planning now and map your route stop at amazing attractions along the way.
Explore the regional drive to vacation destinations and featured resorts below, you may find your new favorite vacation destination just a road trip away.
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Food and Drink
This region is home to some of the best locally-owned restaurants, diners, wineries and breweries. Each family-run business has its own take on traditional food and drinks.
Don't miss out on the Wisconsin family-owned wineries that offer hourly tastings and don't forget to pair that local with some of the best locally crafted cheese in the world.
Missouri is well known for its world-class dinner shows and musical productions.
You won't run out of dinner ideas while visiting this region on your drive-to vacation. -
Activities
Here you'll find some of the best indoor and outdoor waterparks for every age group. These parks feature everything from a gentle lazy river to exciting waterslides and wave pools.
More of a thrill seeker?
Check out one of the many theme parks or zipline adventures for that much-needed adrenaline rush.
Are you seeking some relaxation on your vacation?
Only a short drive away, take to the nature trails to visit the Dells of the Wisconsin River or hike the Ozarks to become one with nature. -
Culture
Vacationers have been visiting this drive-to destination since the late 1800s.
These early vacationers were driven to this area because of the natural landscapes like the Marvel Cave and the glacier-carved sandstone formations.
Glacial lakes and pristine swimming conditions became a premier tourist attraction for US presidents and celebrities alike.
As the area grew in popularity so did the attractions. Branson added live music and theater while the Dells added waterparks and Duck boat tours.
While a lot has changed since the earlier years, its what shaped the Midwest's favorite drive-to vacation destination.
Featured Local Resorts
Fox Hills Resort
Mishicot/Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, United StatesFox Hills Resort is a 500-acre, year-round resort and conference center located in an ideal setting for seasonal recreation, relaxation and family fun! Centrally located just 25 miles southeast of Green Bay and 90 minutes north of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Fox Hills Resort is perfect for a much needed getaway.<br /><br />Fox Hills Resort features comfortable and recently refreshed guest rooms. Rooms feature two double beds, two queen beds or one king bed. Deluxe hotel rooms have wireless internet, mini-refrigerator, and a microwave. Some rooms also feature a jetted bathtub and/or wet bar, patio or balcony. Our two-room hotel lodge suites feature a large bedroom with one king bed and a spacious living room area with a queen-sized sofa sleeper, an electric fireplace, and two full size bathrooms. Our suites include a patio or balcony with a view of the Fox Creek Golf Course. Our two-room Corporate Suite features a large bedroom with one king bed and a spacious living room area. The suite includes wireless internet, mini-refrigerator, microwave, and two full-size bathrooms.<br /><br />Two golf courses welcome beginner or advanced players, while live music, mystery dinners, and a host of other special events and activities make your stay special. Three restaurants offer fresh and tasty meals three times a day when you don’t want to cook in your room. Check out the pool, playground, fire circle, mini-golf course and playground, too. <br /><br />Family fun and vacation are synonymous at Fox Hills.
French Lick Springs Villas
Indiana, United StatesNestled among the hills of the Hoosier National Forest resides a classic American destination, French Lick Resort. Home to two AAA Four-Diamond national historic hotels, three challenging golf courses, two rejuvenating spas with impressive meeting venues and a Las Vegas-style casino.<br/> <br/> Close to this Indiana landmark is French Lick Springs Villas, a vacation ownership resort. Each villa is a townhouse of sixteen hundred square feet, accommodating eight people in comfort and luxury. <br/> <br/> While at the Villas, enjoy the pool and workout facility overlooking the Villas. Facilities at the adjacent French Lick Springs Hotel are available to French Lick Springs Villas' guests. Within the hotel are a number of fine restaurants which offer a variety of dining options from snacks to gourmet, from casual to formal. There is a bowling alley, lounges and a variety of other recreational venues. The choice can fit your mood. You can take a chance at the nearby French Lick Casino, or try your luck at one of the area's golf courses. Other attractions include Patoka Lake, which has water skiing, swimming and fishing. Paoli Peaks also offers skiing and snowboarding in the winter. The nearby West Baden Hotel is a marvel of historic preservation. This beautifully restored hotel was once considered the eighth wonder of the world.<br/> <br/> In scenic Southern Indiana, explore the present and the past.<br/>
HICV Holiday Hills Resort
Branson, Missouri, United StatesSurrounded by the majestic Ozark Mountains and Lake Taneycomo, Holiday Hills Resort offers unlimited opportunities for vacation enjoyment. On-site, you'll find conference facilities, a game room, a well-kept and challenging golf course, a health club, a laundry room, a movie theater, an outdoor pool and a playground area. You'll also enjoy the convenience of a restaurant on site, tennis courts, video rentals and a hot tub.One, two and three-bedroom units sleep up to ten people. There are also presidential-level units. Holiday Hills Resort offers unlimited opportunities for vacation enjoyment. A championship-caliber 18-hole golf course along with a swimming pool, tennis and basketball courts are but a few of the amenities you can enjoy here. "Little Nashville," Branson, is only three miles away and is known for its bright lights, spectacular entertainment, theme parks, museums, and crafts center. Silver Dollar City, a magical theme park featuring old-time fun of yesteryear, is a unique experience for the family. Delight in the beauty of the Ozark Mountains, with spectacular views, sparkling lakes, and abundant wildlife. Fish, bike, explore mountain caves, or simply meander along one of the many nature trails in the area. You will find a blend of the great outdoors with big city excitement. This is an ideal vacation destination for the whole family to enjoy and an ideal place for those who desire endless sightseeing and activities or simple relaxation in one vacation location.
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Sunrise Cove At Village West
Arnolds Park/Spirit Lake, Iowa, United StatesSunrise Cove at Village West is surrounded by a four-season vacation adventureland near Spirit Lake, Iowa. <br/> <br/> Sunrise Cove at Village West offers studio units, one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom apartments for guests to choose from. These fully furnished guestrooms include a cable TV with DVD, a full set of linens, and beautiful furnishings with a pullout sofa bed. Enjoy a fully equipped kitchen with table settings, cookware, and microwave for saving money and eating in during your stay. Select units include more than one bathroom and a cozy fireplace. This is relaxing, homey escapes from the everyday hustle and bustle with spacious rooms and beautiful layout.<br/> <br/> In the summer, your day might include lounging on a sandy beach, shopping, hunting for antiques, enjoying an amusement park, or splashing through Boji Bay. Boating, fishing, jet skiing, and other water sports abound on the blue waters of Lake Okoboji. Fall and spring activities in the area include golf, tennis, and hunting. In winter, relax in the indoor pool and hot tub or brave the elements for ice- skating, cross-country skiing, ice fishing, and snowmobiling. You can even enjoy an old-fashioned sleigh ride! There is no such thing as "off season" at Sunrise Cove at Village West. Right along the shores of West Lake Okoboji, Sunrise Cove at the Village provides the perfect retreat from the cares and worries of everyday life. <br/> <br/> A year-round resort area full of activities, the summer sizzles with boating, water skiing, windsurfing, fishing, tennis, golf, beaches, and hiking and biking trails. The winter excitement includes ice-skating, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and ice fishing.<br/> <br/>
Christmas Mountain Village
Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, United StatesChristmas Mountain Village boasts some of the most scenic and spacious accommodations in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. With your choice of one- and two-bedroom villas, grand three-bedroom townhouses, and even rustic log cabins, there is a perfect home-away-from-home waiting for you on the slopes of Christmas Mountain. While exploring your own private hideaway in the woods, don't forget to visit the clubhouse, where you can bask in the indoor pool, soak in the hot tub, watch a game at Mulligan's Sports Bar, and grab some food at Jolly's Burgers, Brats & Fun. Guests of this resort can also enjoy one of the Dells' best 27-hole championship golf courses and a pristine groomed hill for downhill and cross country skiing in the winter, as well as four outdoor pools and hot tubs. Proclaiming itself the "Water Park Capitol of the World," Wisconsin Dells is home to numerous indoor and outdoor water parks, including Wilderness Territory and Noah's Ark, the largest indoor and outdoor water parks in America! Other attractions in the Dells include boat tours, golf courses, fishing, skiing, go-kart tracks, horseback riding, rafting, canoeing and Timber Falls Amusement. Wisconsin Dells Parkway is lined with charming pubs, great restaurants, theaters, live entertainment and shopping to suit any budget. Christmas Mountain Village is Wisconsin Dells' premier golf and ski resort. Come for snow, for sun, or just for pure fun!
Telemark Condominiums
Cable, Wisconsin, United StatesSet in the secluded woods overlooking Mount Telemark and on the shores of Lake Namekagon, Telemark Condominiums offers you convenience and luxury for a memorable Northwoods vacation.<br/> <br/> The condo units at Telemark come with a full kitchen or kitchenette, and many have washer and dryers. There are wooden decks, well-appointed bathrooms and comfortable bedrooms. Some units have attached single-car garages.<br/> <br/> The winter brings a bevy of snow activities, including cross-country skiing, snow-shoeing and snowmobiling. The warmer months mean mountain biking, ATVing, canoeing, fishing, golf, hiking and more. The area celebrates its northwoods location with a full calendar of year-round festivals and events, including the Musky Festival. Visit the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame in Hayward, housed in an enormous fish-shaped building. Nearby, Superior is at the western end of Lake Superior in northwestern Wisconsin. Bordered by Saint Louis, Superior, and Allouez bays, the city is framed by two rivers: the Nemadji and the Saint Louis. Superior and the neighboring city across the bay, Duluth, Minnesota, form a single metropolitan area called the Twin Ports. They share a harbor that is one of the most important ports on the Great Lakes. Both cities feature museum ships (SS William A Irvin in Duluth and SS Meteor in Superior) devoted to the local maritime heritage.<br/> <br/> Catch a record-breaking musky, ski the Wisconsin slopes, or relax and enjoy the weather. You'll enjoy the lakes, the scenery and the fresh air at Telemark Condominiums.<br/>
Westgate Branson Woods
Branson, Missouri, United StatesNestled on 145 beautiful wooded acres in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, in scenic Missouri, Westgate Branson Woods Resort provides convenient access to spectacular lakes, championship golf courses, theme parks such as Silver Dollar City, outlet malls, eclectic attractions, family-friendly restaurants and amazing live shows. All rooms have a gorgeous view of the beautiful Ozarks, two queen beds, in-room coffee and standard amenities. One- and two-bedroom suites complete with fully equipped kitchens, living area, fireplace, dining area, full baths and a washer and dryer are also available. Not interested in a guest room? Want a cabin or a condo? We have that too! Beautiful one-, two-, three- or four-bedroom luxurious cabins are available. All cabins have whirlpool tubs in each bathroom, with separate showers, fully equipped kitchens, living and dining area, TV with cable, a fireplace and private decks. Or choose one of our luxurious one- or two-bedrooms condos that are equipped with oversize whirlpool tubs, fully equipped kitchens, living and dining areas and screened decks. Known as the "Live Entertainment Capital of the World," Branson lies in Southwest Missouri within a day's drive of more than half of the population of the United States. Because of its location, Branson has evolved into one of the most popular family vacation destinations in the United States. Westgate Branson Woods boasts all the amenities you expect from a full-service resort hotel.
The Falls Village
Branson, Missouri, United StatesThis resort is situated in the relaxing green hills and valleys of the Ozark Mountains in Missouri, just minutes from Branson's main attractions. The units of The Falls Village are large and there is space to spare. All units have a kitchen (and there's a grocery store nearby), either full or partial; air conditioning; and phone. Some units have a dishwasher and washer/dryer. Some have a heart-shaped hot tub in the master bedroom. A TV with cable service and DVD player is located in the living area of each unit, and there's often a second/third TV in the bedroom(s). This resort set upon 22 acres is designed for a families – you can challenge the kids to a game of mini-golf, shuffleboard or horseshoes. Or you can swim in your choice of indoor or outdoor pools. For children, there is also a covered kid’s pool, playground and game room. From the outdoor picnic area and playground, to the vacation homes equipped with video monitoring systems this resort is made for families. In addition to shows there are state parks to explore. The Falls Village is in an excellent location that's both beautiful, serene and convenient, and there is much to offer the vacationer.
Bluegreen Odyssey Dells
Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, United StatesLocated in the heart of the Wisconsin Dells, Bluegreen Odyssey Dells is next to the Mount Olympus Water & Theme Park and less than 2 miles from Ripley's 'Believe It or Not!' Museum. <br /><br />This resort offers all the amenities you need to stay relaxed while on vacation. One and two-bedroom suites feature cozy fireplaces and fully appointed kitchens. Work out in the fitness room, take a swim in the outdoor pool and let the kids splash in their own pool or play in the game room. <br /><br />The Dells are as old as time itself, carved by a meandering river over hundreds of generations. In the last 100 years, however, the Dells has become known for family fun. Offering every form of recreation from golf to shopping to indoor water parks, the Dells is the "go to" place for many Midwestern families. Spring and summer are perfect for golf, with lush, vibrant green grass, beautiful flowers and enormous trees, full of leaves that change to a rainbow of fall colors - vibrant gold and red hues to match crisp autumn air. Winter never disappoints with snowfalls that turn this gorgeous landscape into a winter wonderland, perfect for skiing. Bluegreen Odyssey Dells is a waterpark hotspot. With over 37 waterslides, nine go-kart tracks, seven roller coasters, ten kiddie rides, three lazy rivers, two wave pools, whirlpools, mini-golf and more, where else would you rather be? Most water parks are located indoorsthe fun continues year-round. <br /><br />Wisconsin Dells has been one of the top year-round vacation destinations in the country for more than fifty years. Make yourself at home at Bluegreen Odyssey Dells anytime!
Timbers @ Christmas Mountain Village
Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, United StatesTimbers at Christmas Mountain Village are resort condos that will feel like home. Set in the middle of the Wisconsin Dells, there is so much to do year round. <br /><br />Laid out like individual homes or cottages, the Timbers at Christmas Mountain Village offer scenic settings and privacy. Roomy and decorated in rustic yet comfortable style, they have all the amenities you need for romance, family fun or peace and quiet. Air conditioned for year-round comfort, they also have fireplaces for winter atmosphere and cuddling up (the one bedroom delux timbers do not have fireplaces). Kitchens are equipped with modern conveniences, and every unit is carpeted for both warmth and style. Choose from 1-3 bedrooms depending on your needs. <br /><br />On-site, enjoy the indoor swimming pool or four outdoor pools, tennis court, a hot tub and a playground for the little ones. In winter, downhill ski on-site, and play on the 27-hole golf course when the weather heats up. There is a fabulous restaurant at the resort and many more nearby, as well as prime shopping venues and live entertainment. Christmas is taken very seriously in the mountain village, and the area is a winter paradise of skiing, scenic snow trains, snow tubing, ice fishing and more. It is known as the Indoor Water Park capital, and you can have summer fun indoors at fabulous heated pools, amusement rides and theme parks. In warm weather, explore outdoor water parks, river cruises, golf and hiking. There is lots of live entertainment and fun for couples, singles and the whole family. <br /><br />The Timbers at Christmas Mountain Village is the perfect place to explore the Wisconsin Dells any time of year.