That ball of string ain't all it's cracked up to be.
While Midwesterners are known for being friendly and sweet, that doesn’t mean all of the region’s attractions carry those same cozy vibes. Just like any other part of the world, there are disappointing museums and contrived roadside attractions, and you might have to elbow your way through a throng of tourists at a spot no local dares to visit.
Here are ten tourist traps to avoid in the Midwest. What’s a tourist trap? Simply put, it’s a place only tourists visit, and locals steer clear of. This does not mean you should cross it off your list. Just understand there are other options.Standing on Lake Michigan’s shoreline and marveling at its vast beauty is a must when in the Windy City, just maybe not atwhere restaurants and shopping are the bulk of the entertainment options and parking costs prove astronomical.
. But this four-level mecca of retail chains—from Apple to Zara—should not be visited instead of patronizing at least some indie-owned boutiques in town.Bring your dollars to Minnehaha Mile , a strip of locally owned boutiques in Minneapolis’ Longfellow neighborhood.
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