Branson
#3 in Best Weekend Getaways in the Midwest
This Missouri town abuts Table Rock Lake and provides an abundance of family-friendly activities. Branson’s 76 Country Boulevard is still lined with the venues that made it famous, including the Historic Owen Theatre and Dolly Parton’s Stampede. Additional sights along the thoroughfare include the Titanic Museum Attraction, a large replica of the famous ship, and the Bigfoot Fun Park, a sasquatch-themed amusement park. Not all of Branson’s notable attractions sit along 76, though. Be sure to venture a few miles northwest of downtown Branson to Silver Dollar City, an 1880s-style theme park with skilled artisans and more than 40 rides.
Milwaukee
#4 in Best Weekend Getaways in the Midwest
Milwaukee’s hearty comfort food and eclectic collection of museums and historical sites are sure to appeal to all kinds of weekend visitors. The city’s foremost museums are the Harley-Davidson Museum, which spans 20 acres along the riverfront, and the Milwaukee Art Museum, which boasts three futuristic-looking buildings and a collection with more than 31,000 pieces. Beer and history enthusiasts will enjoy a tour of the 19th-century Pabst Mansion or the Lakefront Brewery, while foodies will want to swing by the Milwaukee Public Market to purchase or learn how to cook a memorable meal.
