Midwest Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
one of the four U.S. geographic regions
About Midwest
The term "Midwest" refers to the states generally west of Appalachia, north of the Ohio River and east of the Great Plains. This area is sometimes referred to as the "heart" or "rust belt" of America and is often associated with agriculture and industry (historically manufacturing but this has faded as years have passed). The culture of the Midwest is generally acknowledged to be "down to earth", as much of the population is far from the influences of coastal cities and cultural centers such asNew York CityandLos Angeles. The Midwest is largely nearly evenly divided between liberals and conservatives, and the region has the highest concentration of swing states in presidential elections. A synonym, theNorth Central Region, describes its geographic location more accurately; the "west" suffi
Midwest Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 13 sections including: