Midwest US hotels
The Midwest region of the United States is comprised of twelve states: Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska and Kansas. The area varies considerably in culture, climate and population. This article will focus on attractions and accommodations near the distinctive cities of the region.
Detroit, Michigan is the eighth largest metropolitan area in the country. Home to the American auto industry, the city is rich in history and culture. With only the Detroit River separating the United States and Canada, international trade is abundant.
The Motown sound started in Detroit, and Berry Gordy’s Hitsville USA museum stands today as a landmark to the early days. The city is full of things to see and do, and is a definite destination for anyone wanting a diversified travel experience.
- The Marriott at Renaissance Center-5 star
- Hilton Garden Inn-4 star
- The Inn on Ferry Street-3 star
Chicago, Illinois is the third largest city in the US. Home to Oprah, the city boasts: 48 cultural institutions, more than 200 theaters, nearly 200 art galleries, over 6,000 restaurants, 26 miles of lakefront, 15 miles of beaches, 18 miles of lakefront bicycle paths, and 552 parks.
- Four Seasons-Ritz Carlton-5 star
- The Drake-5 star
- Hotel 71-4 star
- Millennium Knickerbocker-historic 4 star
Milwaukee, Wisconsin is the setting for the seventies TV shows Happy Days and Laverne and Shirley. The girls worked in the fictional Shotz Brewery for a reason…Milwaukee is the home of that sudsy libation-beer. Visitors can explore the Pabst Mansion, or the caves of the Miller Brewing Company. The Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory is home to the Domes, three beehive-shaped domes that reach 140 ft above the city.
- The Pfister Hotel-historic 5 star
- Four Points by Sheraton-4 star
- Hotel Metro-historic 3 star
- The Astor-3 star
Rapid City, South Dakota is covered with Americana. From the sculptured stone faces of four presidents on Mt. Rushmore to the Badlands where the beautiful Black Hills still produce gold, a trip to Rapid City will show any visitor the splendor that is America.
- Hotel Alex Johnson-historic 4 star
- Lake Park Resort-motel and cabins on lake-2 star
- Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn-4 star
Indianapolis, Indiana is home to one of the world’s greatest racing events, the Indianapolis 500. It also boasts the Eiteljorg Museum, which is one of only two museums east of the Mississippi River that focuses on Native American and Western art.
- Belterra Casion Resort-5 star
- Canterbury Hotel-5 star
- Crowne Plaza-Pullman traincars-5 star