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12 Fun Facts You May Not Know about the Midwest

Connie Attractions & Events, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin January 4, 2016September 13, 2023crookedest street in the world, Lincoln's Boyhood Home Indiana, magic capital of the world, Mall of America, mammoth site of hot springs, Midwest trivia, world's largest ball of twine, world's tallest man 33 Comments

One fun part of travel is learning interesting facts about the places you visit. Following are bits of trivia I’ve picked up about each of the Midwest states:

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Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of co-interviewing Peter Billingsley, who played Ralphie in the “A Christmas Story” movie. The interview was a press conference to promote the Ralphie & the Gang Come Home event taking place at the Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond, Indiana, December 16-17. The cast is reuniting that weekend for the first time in two decades for a meet-and-greet with "A Christmas Story" fans. Admission is free, but tickets, available online, are required. (You can also opt for a virtual visit, if you can’t make it to the event.) Read more about the event—and my interview with Peter Billingsley—in our latest Midwest Wanderer article. Visit Indiana #InIndiana Along the South Shore ... See MoreSee Less

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Meet 'A Christmas Story' cast as they reunite to celebrate the movie's 40th anniversary at the Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond IN Dec 16-17.

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Yesterday we stumbled across the Wheeling Covered Bridge, built in 1877 near Princeton, Indiana.Visit Indiana #InIndiana #coveredbridge ... See MoreSee Less

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When we visited Botanica in Visit Wichita in August, they were already putting up holiday lights. I can only imagine how beautiful their Illuminations display is, especially knowing it's been named in the Top 10 Best Light Shows in the U.S. It's definitely on my list to see... maybe next year. ... See MoreSee Less

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