While it’s a little tricky to see through the glare of the window, this tiny shed in Sac City, Iowa houses the world’s largest ball of popcorn. Fun fact: this 2,175-population town is home to the Noble Popcorn Farms, “one of the finest popcorn growing areas in the world” according to the company’s website…
Megan Bannister
Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania garners a lot of the Groundhog Day fanfare. But lovers of the 1993 cult classic Groundhog Day may be surprised to learn they’ll need to head west to step onto…
On February 3, 1959, Buddy Holly and his band played the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa as part of their Winter Dance Party tour across the Midwest. Frustrated with uncomfortable travel conditions on the tour bus, Holly chartered a small plane to the band’s next venue in Moorhead, Minnesota.
When it comes to Midwest adventures, the winter is no excuse for travel to slow down. Sure, it may require a few extra layers and a hand warmer or two. But there are still so…
If you like to explore off the beaten path, there is no shortage of things to do in north central Kansas. So pack your suitcase, load up your car and get ready for a road…
The days of travel by prairie schooner may be long gone. But the World’s Largest Covered Wagon is still a great stop on any road trip through Illinois.
I wasn’t quite sure what to expect when I found an entry about L.J. Maasdam’s wheel art on Roadside America. Most of the photos were small and showed very little of what the sculpture actually looks like, but on a whim, we got off the highway. And I’m here to let you know: it’s better than you could imagine in person…
I’ve spent my fair share of time in Wisconsin. I’d even explored southern Wisconsin before. But a lot can change in a few years, especially in a community that’s passionate about supporting its downtown. I…
There are a lot things that unexpectedly delighted me about Wichita, Kansas. But the city’s blossoming arts scene is easily one of my favorite surprises.
If you’re not from the upper Midwest, chances are you may not have heard of a supper club. While the name gives some indication of what you’re in for — a club where you eat,…