25 Best Midwestern Weekend Getaways

If cheese, sailing, biking, and more cheese sounds like something your friends could get behind, look no further than this unspoiled town on the shores of Lake Michigan. First, there's Mars Cheese Castle, a Wisconsin icon since the 1940s devoted to all things dairy. Next, visit the quaint lakefront to check out the sculpture walk or ride electric street cars. Craving more activity? Take a spin at the 90-year-old Washington Park Velodrome, the nation's oldest cycling track of its kind. There's plenty of nostalgic dining in Kenosha, but Frank's Diner, the oldest continuously operating lunch car diner in America, and Jack's Café at Andrea's, a 1911 soda fountain, are excellent starting points. Unwind at the delightfully retro-feeling Coffee Pot Inn, where you'll feel like you've landed in a vintage TV show. Fun fact: Bristol Renaissance Faire, frequently ranked the first in the USA, celebrates its 30th this year. If that's your party's cuppa tea, book your trip between July 8 and September 4.

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