Midwest Road Trips

A weekend road trip through Illinois farmland leads to classic diners, drive-ins and big city splendor.

More of the birds spend winter in Illinois than in any state outside Alaska.

A St. Louis native shares her list of must-see spots in her hometown.

Whether your kids are animal lovers, science fans or adventurers, the city has many options to explore.

When visiting, be sure to finish a meal with a piece of gooey butter cake.

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Plan your next road trip, weekend getaway or personal challenge.

Plan your next road trip, weekend getaway or personal challenge.

Plan your next road trip, weekend getaway or personal challenge.

Plan your next road trip, weekend getaway or personal challenge.

Plan your next road trip, weekend getaway or personal challenge.

Searching for your roots is easy with a rental car from Enterprise. One writer’s road trip to Iowa from Missouri provided information about his ancestors and the history of the small town where his great-grandparents — and also composer Anton Dvorak — lived.

The long way home makes for a great road trip.

Three longtime friends reconnect on a camping trip in Superior National Forest.

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Put on your explorer’s hat, hop in an Enterprise rental car and head for the Black Hills, home to an abundance of limestone caves. On this road trip, some sign up for casual walking tours; others choose more adventurous caving experiences.

A road trip reminds one traveler how his home shaped him forever.

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Shawnee National Forest welcomes campers, hikers, climbers and waterfall lovers.

Take a drive and enjoy Wisconsin’s natural beauty and major attractions.

Take a food trip through Wisconsin to enjoy unique cuisine at restaurants.

Adventurous activity reminds author of childhood spent in Russia.

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Just a 50-mile drive from Chicago, America’s 61st National Park has much to offer.

A back-roads investigation of the Hoosier state’s spooky side.

A pie lover eats her way through the Hoosier state.

From beaches to farmers markets, visitors celebrate the town’s local treasures.

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Follow a family of 14 throughout their vacation adventure in South Haven, Michigan.

Each spot along the coast of Lake Michigan has a distinct appeal.

Minnesota’s North Shore All-American Scenic Drive leads to a prime wilderness experience.

Rise of food and culture scene fills void left by loss of stadium.

Drive along the Great River Road from St. Louis to New Orleans in an Enterprise rental car for a music-themed road trip that takes you through cities bordering the Mississippi. Expect to hear jazz, blues, country and rock.

This iconic drive along the Mississippi River doesn’t miss a beat.

After 50 years of enjoying the water, our author reveals his favorite river journeys.

Pottery lessons are a fun way to relax and get creative on the Gulf Coast.

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Ozark adventures are easy in an Enterprise rental car! A road trip to Missouri’s Echo Bluff State Park puts you in exactly the right place for exploring the area’s rivers, springs, caves and scenic vistas as you relax in nature.

Float trips on Missouri’s crystal-clear Ozark rivers are memorable, and an Enterprise rental car makes the road trip easy. Pack the car, drive to the river of your choice, rent a canoe and launch into a place of scenic serenity any time of year.

Choosing the “old road” opens up a world of appealing characters and beauty along the “Main Street of America.”