7 MIDWEST CITIES TO VISIT IN 2022 FOR HISTORY BUFFS, NATURE ENTHUSIASTS, FOODIES AND MORE

January 19th, 2022
7 MIDWEST CITIES TO VISIT IN 2022 FOR HISTORY BUFFS, NATURE ENTHUSIASTS, FOODIES AND MORE
CHICAGO TRIBUNE | JACLYN JERMYN

The year might have just kicked off, but if you’re already in need of a change of scenery ora long weekend getaway, the Midwest has everything you need within driving distance.Whether you’re on the hunt for small-town charm or big-city nightlife, you really canhave it all — and not stray far from home. Here are top picks for trips tailored to yourneeds, from a thriving arts scene in Des Moines to a college town steeped in history.

FOR SMALL-TOWN CHARM: THREE OAKS, MICHIGAN 

If the slow pace of a small-town is what you’re craving, head to Three Oaks, Michigan. Just over the Indiana-Michigan border, this one-stoplight town feels like a breath of fresh air.

Just off the main drag, you’ll find Journeyman Distillery — one of the few certified organic and kosher distilleries in the country and housed in a former buggy whip and corset factory. The property also features three different lodging options available for rent.

Journeyman Distillery, based in Three Oaks, Michigan, aims to use as many local ingredients as it can. Its O.C.G. (Old Country Goodness), left, boasts organic apple juice and organic cider, both made from Michigan-grown apples. And the namesake berries for Bilberry Black Hearts Gin, right, are Michigan grown as well. (Abel Uribe, Chicago Tribune)

When you start to get hungry, Drier’s Meat Market is a must-visit for meat eaters. This tiny, family-run butcher shop boasts its signature baloney and has been in business since dinners dreamed up by chef and author Abra Berens at Granor Farm. Farm-to-tabletakes on a new significance when the produce is growing right outside the door.

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