Midwest Living

Midwest Living magazine, brought to you by Meredith, is a regional publication that highlights the beauty and culture of the American Midwest. Established in 1987, this magazine aims to offer readers a treasure trove of information and ideas tailored to the region. It covers various topics, including travel, events, food, dining, home, and garden, along with other editorial features.

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Spend a Day Brewery Hopping Along Chicago's Malt Row

2 days ago | midwestliving.com | Amy Bizzarri

The Ravenswood on Tap festival features Malt Row breweries, cocktails, live music, local artists and more. Photo: CORY DEWALD Pour yourself a pint: We're going to start with a story. In 1841, one of Chicago’s original breweries, Lill and Diversy, introduced Lill’s Cream Ale, a beer so popular that by 1857, the brewery had grown into the largest west of the Atlantic Seaboard. By 1900, the Windy City was home to about 60 beer-makers.
You Won’t Believe the New Dining and Shopping Stunts That the Birthplace Town of Ringling Bros Circus is Treating You To

1 week ago | midwestliving.com | Kelly Aiglon

Check out Circus World's extensive collection of historical artifacts and summer-time performances. Photo: Courtesy of Wisconsin Historical Foundation You might instantly flag Baraboo as a circus attraction due to the legacy of the Ringling Bros Circus, which made the town its home base from 1884 to 1918. Or perhaps it’s spent too much time in the shadow of its neighbor, Wisconsin Dells, and hasn’t crossed your waterpark-flooded radar.
Everything to Know About Growing Phlox, According to a Pro

1 week ago | midwestliving.com | Teresa Woodard

This assortment of tall garden phlox includes Garden Girls 'Dream Girl' (top right). Carson Downing To tell the truth, I had given up on phlox. Years ago, when I bought my first house, I planted creeping phlox for a dazzling two-week spring show. But in the heat of July, the pink and purple carpets frazzled to crispy brown mats. I also tried statuesque summer-flowering garden phlox; the foliage turned dusty white from mildew just weeks after flowering.
Take a Road Trip Through Wisconsin with Midwest Living

1 week ago | midwestliving.com | Julia Sayers

In Wisconsin, lakes shine by day, and the sky sparkles at night. That sentiment inspired our ninth annual Road Rally, this year in partnership with Travel Wisconsin. We built the itinerary around the state’s liquid assets and sent our Midwest Living team on an epic five-day road trip. We kicked things off in Lake Geneva before making our way north, stopping in Milwaukee and climbing our way up the Door Peninsula.
Everything We Ate and Drank on Our Epic Wisconsin Road Trip

1 week ago | midwestliving.com | Julia Sayers

Our meal at Pier 290 in Lake Geneva had great vibes and great food. Just look at that view. Photo: Starboard & Port Wisconsin food is so much more than just brats and cheese curds (although there's plenty of that too, and it's all delicious). You'll find award-winning restaurants, inventive brunches, sandwiches stacked with artisan cheese, and luxe pastries.
How to Spend 24 Hours in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

1 week ago | midwestliving.com | Julia Sayers

Did you know the town is called Lake Geneva but the lake is called Geneva Lake?. Photo: Starboard & Port Every summer, a team of Midwest Living editors heads out on our annual Road Rally trip. This year we went to Wisconsin, where we kicked things off in Lake Geneva. In partnership with Travel Wisconsin, we created epic day-by-day itineraries for each stop along the way. It's always a whirlwind trip and we typically have about 24 hours in each destination, but we always make the most of it.
How to Spend 24 Hours in Milwaukee

1 week ago | midwestliving.com | Julia Sayers

Take a stroll along the Milwaukee River behind Lakefront Brewery. Photo: Starboard & Port Every summer, a team of Midwest Living editors heads out on our annual Road Rally trip. This year we went to Wisconsin, where we made a stop in Milwaukee. In partnership with Travel Wisconsin, we created epic day-by-day itineraries for each destination along the way. It's always a whirlwind trip and we typically have about 24 hours in each place, but we always make the most of it.
How to Spend 24 Hours in Door County, Wisconsin

1 week ago | midwestliving.com | Julia Sayers

In Baileys Harbor, Cana Island Lighthouse has guided ships to safety since 1869. Photo: Starboard & Port Every summer, a team of Midwest Living editors heads out on our annual Road Rally trip. This year we went to Wisconsin, where our final stop was Door County and several of its quaint communities. In partnership with Travel Wisconsin, we created epic day-by-day itineraries for each destination along the way.
Find Your Wisconsin Adventure Based on Your Personality

1 week ago | midwestliving.com | Julia Sayers

On the Cave and Dunes Kayak Tour, you'll paddle along the rocky shoreline of Door County. Photo: Starboard & Port Wisconsin has something for everybody, no matter your interests. We've rounded up some of the most fun activities you can do in the state (all vetted and personally experienced by our Midwest Living editors on our annual Road Rally trip) and sorted them by interest. There are water activities, sports, museums and more.
See How One Man Made Moss the Star of His Magical Woodland Garden

1 week ago | midwestliving.com | Teresa Woodard

Dale Sievert is no stranger to awe-inspiring gardens. On visits to more than 100 countries, he has seen Kyoto’s famous temple gardens in Japan and Tivoli’s Villa d’Este in Italy. Yet it was a drive in 2005 to an obscure location just 200 miles from his home that most changed his life. “I almost didn’t take the trip,” the retired economics professor says.