Getting to know Cedar Point
Cedar Point usually comes out on top when you search for ideas on Midwest vacations. Located in Sandusky, Ohio it is known as the second oldest amusement park in the country.
This amusement park is located an hour and a half drive from downtown Cleveland. It has the most number of roller coasters situated in one place raging from the tame ones to the really thrilling rides. If you are a roller coaster buff then spending a weekend in this place will surely put this on top of your Midwest vacations list. This place has been around since 1870, starting out as a bathhouse and ferry terminal. At the turn of the century changes were made when an amusement park and the Hotel Breakers were built. Read more
Affordable Ski Vacations in the Midwest
Skiing during the winter is one of the best things to do on Midwest vacations. There are many ski resorts that attract people to this region come winter.
Chestnut Mountain is perhaps the Midwest’s premiere ski resort and it is only about 3 hours away from Chicago in Galena, near the Iowa/Illinois border. This resort caters to all types of skiers, from beginners to the experts where several runs are available for every level. There is a 475 vertical foot drop, chair lifts, surface lifts, and a terrain park which surely makes this place a skier’s haven for winter Midwest vacations. The place also has a 120-room lodge and a huge ski-service center to cater to the needs of the guests. Read more