Category: Midwest

Nestled along the scenic Iowa River with our many public parks and a historically preserved downtown with refreshed streetscape, we have the perfect blend making Iowa Falls and our historic Main Street district a desirable visitors’ destination and the quality community we call home.

Immerse in wildlife encounters at Tanganyika Park, right in the heart of Kansas; feed lemurs, rhinos, giraffes, and meet a sloth for a wildly different experience.

In Columbia MO, adventures lead to breathtaking highs and mysterious lows. The outdoors is always different, never what you’d expect, and that’s what makes it Columbia.

Visit Springfield to explore the largest collection of Abraham Lincoln historic attractions anywhere in the country, letting you step back in time to walk in the footsteps of our legendary 16th President.

When you travel, you want to experience the one-of-a-kind stops that you can’t find anywhere else. Are we right? That’s why Enjoy Illinois created the Illinois Made Program, a program highlighting the best places you can only find in Illinois.

We’re so glad they did too! Why? Because in the Springfield area we have over a dozen Illinois Makers. Whether hand-crafted furniture created from 100+ year old American barns and buildings, local candies and other sweets, unique dining experiences or a delicious locally crafted cup of java, mug of brew or glass of wine, we invite you to indulge in one of our local businesses honored to be certified through the program.

The International Route 66 Mother Road Festival brings classic car, street machines, muscle cars and hot rod enthusiasts to historic downtown Springfield for an incredible weekend of family entertainment. Food, music and fun, plus a burnout contest like no other!

From foodie trails and treasure hunting to breathtaking outdoor adventures, let us help make your Pulaski County, MO excursion effortless! Explore our itineraries and start planning your trip!

Sometimes you just need to get away with your girlfriends. Pack your bags and hit the road! It’s a Girl’s Weekend! Shopping, eating and plenty of fun that is affordable, flexible and a drivable destination in Springfield, Illinois.