The 10 Most

Beautiful Places in The Midwest

This expansive area has everything from stunning seashores & towering mountains to prairies, glimmering lakes & lush forests. Here are the 13
most beautiful places
in the Midwest.

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This sprawling park draws millions of visitors each year to view the untamed beauty of the grasslands, striking layered rock formations & deep canyons.

1. BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK, SD

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Sandy beaches, dense forests & crystal-clear lakes make it ideal for all sorts of outdoor recreation.

2. SLEEPING BEAR DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE, MI

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This sprawling park is a playground
of outdoor adventure with rocky outcrops, dramatic cliffs, wetlands, hardwood forests, streams & lakes.

3. VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK, MN

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Home to Jackson Falls, Garden of the Gods, & the 403-mile multi-use Rim Rock Recreational Trail are just 3 of the many magnificent sights.

4. SHAWNEE NATIONAL
FOREST (ILLINOIS)

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It’s the limestone cliffs, caves, arches and columns that really do it for us—one glance at the striated rock formations and you’ll surely agree.

5. THE DELLS (WISCONSIN)

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Comprising 3,000 acres of ancient land formations and vast prairie lands, this living legend is widely beloved for its rugged beauty.

6. SCOTTS BLUFF NATIONAL MONUMENT (NEBRASKA)

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Envision a picturesque place that’s all about swimming, boating and just all-around waterfront fun.

7. LAKE OF THE OZARKS
STATE PARK (MISSOURI) 

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Perched on the shore of Lake Superior, this area is home to sandstone cliffs, sheltered beaches, dunes, waterfalls, lakes & forests.

8. PICTURED ROCKS
NATIONAL LAKESHORE (MI)

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Located 57 miles from Columbus, this area brims with forests, cascading falls, caves & gorges, it's a must-visit.

9. HOCKING HILLS
STATE PARK (OHIO)

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This landmark features a series of chalk pyramids, pinnacles, buttes & spires that attracts photographers & tourists from all over.

10. MONUMENT ROCKS NATIONAL LANDMARK (KANSAS) 

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