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Midwest & Great Lakes
The Midwest and Great Lakes region offers vibrant cities, freshwater coastlines, charming small towns, cultural attractions, and welcoming communities. Visitors can experience world-class museums, architecture, sports, lakefront recreation, and scenic road trips across states such as Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Ohio, Indiana, and Iowa. From Chicago's iconic skyline to the natural beauty of the Great Lakes, the region provides an excellent mix of urban excitement and outdoor adventure.
Things to do in Midwest & Great Lakes
- 1 Visit Chicago's skyline, museums, and lakefront attractions.
- 2 Explore the beaches and scenic shores of the Great Lakes.
- 3 Discover charming Midwestern towns and local festivals.
- 4 Experience outdoor recreation, boating, hiking, and fishing.
- 5 Enjoy renowned sports, breweries, and regional cuisine.
Practical information for Midwest & Great Lakes
Entry requirements can change: we review them with you before every trip.
- Airports
- Nueva York, NY (JFK) · Los Ángeles, CA (LAX) · Miami, FL (MIA) · Orlando, FL (MCO)
- Documents for US citizens
U.S. citizens: domestic travel with a REAL ID (required since May 2025) or a passport. Foreign visitors: valid passport and ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a B1/B2 tourist visa depending on nationality; U.S. permanent residents and other passports: check based on nationality.Read more ▾
- Currency
- U.S. dollar (USD). Cards accepted almost everywhere
- Language
- English (Spanish widely spoken in Florida, Texas, California, New York)
- Time zone
- Several zones: Eastern (Miami/New York), Central (-1 h), Mountain (-2 h), Pacific (-3 h), Alaska (-4 h), Hawaii (-5 h in winter, -6 h in summer because Hawaii does not change its clocks)
- Plugs
- Type A/B, 120V (same as the U.S.; no adapter needed)
- Weather
- Highly varied: cold winters with snow in the north, hot, humid summers in the south and desert summers in the southwest. Atlantic and Gulf hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30 (peak August-October)
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