The 7 Best Things to Do in Williston, North Dakota
When is the last time you explored northwest North Dakota? You might think there's not much there – but a series of small communities offer a lot to explore, both indoors and out. One such place is the town of Williston, North Dakota. isn't on any of the major interstates that traverse the state, it is located along U.S. Route 2 and near the confluence of the Missouri and Yellowstone Rivers...
The 8 Best Things to Do in Mitchell, South Dakota
Home to just 16,000 people, you might wonder if – or why – Mitchell, South Dakota is worth a visit at all. Actually, Mitchell is the sixth-largest city in South Dakota, and home to one of the state's most popular and well-known attractions, the Corn Palace (pictured above and #1 on this list, naturally!). But what are the other things to do in Mitchell, South Dakota...
The 10 Best Things to Do in Nebraska City, Nebraska
While you probably already know about Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Kansas City, Kansas, did you know there's also a Nebraska City, Nebraska? Home to over 7,000 people and nestled along the curving banks of the Missouri River in southeastern part of the Cornhusker State, Nebraska City has a lot to offer for visitors who find themselves here...
11 Splendid Vacation Rentals & Airbnbs in Sioux Falls, SD
For most people, South Dakota is a place on the map – one they can likely only successfuly point to relative to its northern neighbor. But we know better: South Dakota is a fantastic place to explore, home to the Badlands, its own type of big sky country, and historic waterways that helped pave the exploration of the Western U.S...
The 9 Best Things to Do in Hutchinson, Kansas
While you may never have heard of Hutchinson before you ended up on this article, you've probably heard of some of the things to do there. After all, Hutchinson is home to the Cosmosphere, where you can see a NASA Apollo crew capsule, and the Kansas State Fair – famous for deep-fried food and foods on a stick. Oh, and you've probably eaten something else Hutchinson is famous for: salt...
The 14 Best Roadside Attractions along I-90 in the Great Plains
Stretching from Boston, Massachusetts to Seattle, Washington, U.S. Interstate 90 is one of the great cross-country thoroughfares. Every day, millions of vehicles make their way along I-90, cutting down the time it takes between major cities along the route like Buffalo, Cleveland, Chicago, Missoula, and Spokane...
The 11 Best Things to Do in Great Falls, Montana
Located on the far western edge, most people might not think of Great Falls as part of the Great Plains. However, this town of almost 60,000 has the perfect blend of Big Sky country and the beauty of the rolling plains before the towering Rockies reach skyward in the western part of the state...
The 11 Best Things to Do in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Everyone knows the big cities across the U.S.: New York, Chicago, L.A. Heck, they even know the big cities in the Great Plains like Omaha and Oklahoma City. But what about Sioux Falls? This town is home to over 117,000 people but gets overlooked...
The 13 Best Things to Do in Bismarck, North Dakota
So you find yourself planning a trip to Bismarck, North Dakota? The Roughrider State's capital city is smaller and less visited than Fargo, but don't skip it on that account. Bismarck is nestled on the banks of the Missouri River in the heart of North Dakota, and Lewis & Clark passed through here on their famous expedition. Maybe your travels bring you here too...
The 17 Best Things to Do in Casper, Wyoming (2023)
As Wyoming's second-largest city, it shouldn't be a surprise that Casper has more to offer than you might guess. Located along Interstate 25, many travelers pass through Casper as they cross out of the Great Plains and head toward Yellowstone National Park, the Rocky Mountains, or down to the capital city of Cheyenne. But if you're up for exploring...
