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Midwest Foodie Destinations

WILL DRIVE FOR FOOD: Craving a road trip? These five towns have it all: great scenery, lots of things to do for the whole family, and—here’s what’s new—amazing restaurants and artisanal foods, beers, and wines that will keep you happy no matter what you’re hungry for. Best of all, they’re all reachable by car. Find out who our winners are, listed by distance from Chicago.

By Ann Christenson, Noah Isackson, Lena Singer, and Jennifer Tanaka
May 31, 2012, 10:18 am
 

  • Harbor Country
    Michigan

  • Madison
    Wisconsin

  • Milwaukee
    Wisconsin

  • Leelanau Peninsula
    Michigan

  • Louisville
    Kentucky

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