European Visits America For the First Time In a VAN 

Wow! thank you so much for featuring my video and reacting to it! You should definitely do a road trip in the USA!

As an American I am not at all offended that she said that Canadians are super nice lol. Most of us Americans already know this.

If you want to do an American road trip in a van or RV, but are afraid to drive in America, just choose places that are less populated and avoid tourist areas.

Andre the Russian Portuguese, is a joy. Thank you for your channel. You always bring a smile to our faces. God Bless you and your family.

I grew up in Metro Detroit! The name of the museum is The Henry Ford Museum, and it is in the city of Dearborn, just outside of Detroit. It's a great museum with artifacts from the time of the Industrial Revolution and the auto industry.

I was SO surprised just now to see you reacting to my town of Hudson OH in this video! I screamed to my family when I saw it...lol. It truly is beautiful. I always enjoy how much you appreciate our country, your reactions and positivity.

Shots fired at us Americans! Canada and the US are like brothers, we do have our disagreements and differences but we are both free and amazing.

Niagra Falls actually spans across the US/CAN border, and is one of a few places that is located in the USA, and in Canada.

Congrats on 100K, can’t wait to see the YT plaque.

I guess we do take these scenic towns for granted. I am so accustomed to them until I would not take a second look. It's only when someone points out how nice the towns are that I say yeah, you know you're absolutely right.

Frank Lloyd Wright is probably the most famous American architect ever and that house is probably his most famous work. It's cool that these two are purposefully avoiding the typical tourist areas and seeing things like this home that most people visiting the US wouldn't normally go to see.

I have been to 46 states. They all have small towns with character. We love to travel the back roads and get to know the local people. I look forward to the day when I can watch your video of traveling across the US. Keep the videos coming. I love your channel ❤️.

Cracker Barrel usually lets people stay in their parking. Lots of cities and towns have ordinances against parking overnight outside of a campground. It is important to check this out beforehand.

Canada and Mexico are pretty good neighbors. Canada is the weird friendly neighbor we all have, and Mexico is the friendly neighbor who always invites you to his party.

I live in Ohio about an hour from Hudson and it is beautiful. The metro parks that run through this part of the state are Amazeballs !!

I have done what they did. DO NOT DO IT. Go to small hotels and guest houses. Otherwise you drag your foreign life with you.

If you decide to drive America, you have to plan a very detailed itinerary because the country is so huge you will otherwise spend all your time driving without any time to explore your destinations. I think it was the Henry Ford museum. The Niagara Falls are a set of falls. One set Horseshoe shaped is in Canada the other set of falls is on the U.S side. Pittsburgh was famous for the production of steel.

9 I am from the Midwest, and yes--those small towns are typical--they all look like that. Very pretty, clean, etc... but we are used to how they look. Thank you Andre, for reminding us to appreciate what we have---and not take what we have for granted.

I toured a Frak Lloyd Wright house in New Hampshire. I was surprised to learn that the owner of any of his designed homes is not allowed to alter or modify the house in any way, interior or exterior. You have to be pretty dedicated to his style to agree to that.

The Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. has 17 museums and galleries: All are free, Also the Lincoln Monument, Ford's Theater when Lincoln was shot, good subway system- no car needed

I love the long format. It shows what it's like being a tourist on the road in America

Such a relief to see that visitors to our country aren't just going to New York, Los Angels or Dallas and calling that America.

The Midwest/Great Lakes area is very beautiful. Lush, green, the five Great Lakes, rolling hills and sand dunes left from the glaciers that covered the land during the last Ice Age. We also have four seasons: Winter/Spring/Summer/Autumn. The states have preserved lots of their original forest lands, we have lovely and park systems across the states. By the way, you can probably find online places in cities or near cities where you can camp overnight for free, have access to toilets and sinks. It is true that camping in parking lots at businesses or shopping centers generally is not allowed. I was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and have lived here my 73 years, and love my city and my beautiful lake front. We are 90 miles north of Chicago. The Hiawatha train travels back and forth between Milwaukee and Chicago 7 times a day (I think - it could be more) and it's about a 90 minute relaxing ride that takes you from downtown Milwaukee (or the airport stop) right into downtown Chicago.

I'm from the Metro Detroit area -- lived here my whole life. Folks don't give Michigan or Detroit a chance -- they're usually so put off by the "rumors" about how bad the weather and cities are. It's not true. Michigan is beautiful, and we have many lakes and beaches. Look up the Tunnel of Trees on the western side of the state -- in Fall, it's an amazing drive. Mackinac Island, Grand Rapids, Portage, Petoskey, Traverse City, Leeland, Frankenmuth, Lansing, Charlevoix, Silver Lake Dunes, Kitch-iti-kipi Spring and Tahquamenon Falls., the Soo Locks, Pictured Rocks all in the U.P. and so much more. The museum they visited is The Henry Ford (in Dearborn, MI) and nearby is also Greenfield Village.

Henry Ford Museum He was the first to mass produce cars on an assembly line. Detroit was famous for auto production and Motown Music of the 1960s.

Niagara Falls is, according to experts, the 7th largest falls in the entire world in terms of the volume of water that goes over the falls on a hourly basis.

Love your vibe and enthusiasm for America. Great reactions

Cracker docking is a great option for RV traveling. Corporate policy is that Cracker Barrels allow overnight parking of RVs. Some cities have ordinances that cancel that out, but the vast majority welcome camping overnight and are usually in clean safe areas.

Falling Water House was designed by the legendaty American architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. The main house was completed in 1937, and the guest house was completed in 1939. For perspective, it is (as of this comment and video post, 08/09/2024-US. That means Fallingwater House was built 87 years ago. He also designed many other famous homes and buildings during his career.

Fallingwater, Frank Lloyd Wright's most famous house. He was America's most famous architect.

Our eldest son (almost 40!.) & his wonderful wife settled in Ohio, about 40 mins easr - northeast of Cleveland. They are about a 15 minute drive from beautiful beaches on Lake Erie (Fairport Harbor is 1 favorite). I was able bodied when they moved. Cleveland has WONDERFUL places to visit: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum far exceeded expectations. Cleveland Farmer's Market (?) is TWO large buildings full of every kind of fresh produce (in season), baked goods, fresh flowers, prepared food, nuts, sweets, meat & cheese. And the Cleveland Museum of Art. Wow! Also, André, there are Amish communities & businesses around there. Definitely just 1 more area of the US where you could spend a week. Oh, & gorgeous fall colors.

Van life will make your life easier. Hotels is nice, and majority have complimentary breakfast. Google RV campsites they are US mapped. Overnight parking. Best to ask, and take the names of persons who gave you permission. Happy Trails. FUN FACT. Most USA lands have indigeousness Native American Indians, Please respect them. Some mountains are very SACRED. ASK, learn and be RESPECTFUL.

Those are Fireflies also called lightening bugs in parts of the Country.

Andre that is probably the dream house of many people. Falling Water was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright who was a famous American architect in the early 20th century. 9

Niagara falls is in both Canada and the United States

Pittsburgh is called Iron City because it was once one of the greatest steel towns of the United States. Home of U.S. Steel. It's why the football team are called the Steelers. Their emblem is based on the U.S. Steel logo. Unfortunately, most of the steel mills closed down when the United States started importing steel around the late 70s, which caused many American workers to lose their jobs when many steel mills closed. Affecting other industries too.

I live in Indiana which is next to Ohio. There are a lot of small towns like the one they drove through in the Midwest. People who live in the east and west coasts call these states "fly over" states because they fly over them but never visit. Its their loss!

Niagara Falls local here 🇨🇦 glad they enjoyed their time here and it always makes me proud when people from other countries say that Canadians are nice, because we pride ourselves on that! I think we turn on a little “extra charm” when we realize we are talking with foreigners as well, just to give that extra hospitality because we know travelling is tiring! Cheers 🍻

The Henry Ford Museum in Detroit was one of the most interesting places I've ever been. I highly recommend it if you are in the Detroit area. After spending several hours there, we drove across the bridge to Canada, to the town of Windsor. Beautiful town. Had lunch and walked around for awhile before going back to the US. This was long before 9/11 so we didn't need a passport to enter Canada.

When she said the Canadians were nicer, I imagine it's only because they had previously been stopping in bigger cities, like Detroit, where people just aren't as open and friendly. Small towns in Michigan and the midwest, as a whole, are all extremely friendly. When she crossed over into Canada they stopped at a campground which was probably in small town area where people are more friendly and helpful. It wouldn't have been any different on the other side of the border in the US. She simply noticed the contrast between city people and country people and didnt realize. It's like that anywhere.. Canada too. The people in the city Quebec are not as friendly and nice as those in the smaller towns in Canada. I'm in Wisconsin right next to Michigan, I can assure you there are VERY friendly, kind people here and in Michigan. Lol She made a huge over generalization based on an experience, that she probably didn't take the time to think about. Lol

9. Pittsburgh is a wonderful city. I am from Ohio, about 40 minutes west of Pittsburgh. Iive in TX now. Falling Water is very famous.

You know you can camp in Walmart parking lots to. My dad converted an old school bus. Into an RV. As a kid I loved it. We went camping hunting fishing. My brother bought it. It's at the family farm in Michigan. And we're taking in deer hunting this. Year. Truck stops. You can do laundry and take a shower. William s

We owned a VW Westphalia camper van for many years. It was perfect for touring the nation. Very comfortable for two adults and two little kids to sleep in, lots of storage cabinets, a propane stove and little fridge, table you could set up. It was not at all hard to drive. It lacked a toilet and a shower area. Some campers have those features but are a bit larger and maybe a little more intimidating to drive. It was underpowered and a bit frustrating to drive uphill in mountainous areas, but overall I can't think of a better vehicle for a camping road trip. Don't worry about violating local rules. Yes, you can't set up for free in a commercial parking lot without fear of being hassled by the police, but there are camp sites by the thousands and you can readily find one to spend the night. They generally have showers and toilets and laundry facilities, a fire circle at each site, and firewood for sale, plus a little general store if you need groceries, garbabe bags, etc. The cost for a site varies according to the amenities offered by the campsite, things like a swimming pool or a nice children's playground, and whether you demand water and electric hookups. America is way bigger than you think. If you should decide to come here on vacation, you will have to decide what section of the country you would most want to see in person. You could easily spend two weeks touring my home state of Michigan and still feel like you missed a lot of the natural and man-made attractions.

100%, you should do it with a camper van. You can take that money you would waste on sleeping in a room to upgrade to a little larger van. Not too big. And take the highways. Not interstates. Thats how my Dad took us on vacation every year. It is an adventure. You can stop almost anywhere and pull over. Stop at a camping site and have a fire and sit around and make smores or cook fish over an open flame. You will never forget it and its that pioneer spirit of America that is the best experience you cant replicate with hotels/motels. You can drive down the road in Portugal and stay at a hotel....

New York is a big state. Niagara Falls is by Buffalo on the western end of the state. New York City is about 370 miles away on the east coast, about a six hour drive.

Sometimes we Americans take our beautiful country for granted! You always bring tears to my eyes when you talk about America and how beautiful it is!

The campsite reminds me of my back yard. I take in nature every day, and it's refreshing.

My favorite thing in the Henry Ford museum is the chair Abraham Lincoln was sitting in when he was assassinated. It’s a great museum to visit. Very different.

I live in Midwest, people are nice and friendly. The towns they’ve shown are very typical, homes and yards are beautiful and well kept. I live 30 min or so from Hudson and Cleveland area.

Watching from Ohio! We may not be the most beautiful state but there's still plenty of beauty. A nice blend of large cities and small. Tons of parks, sports, amusement parks, restaurants and shopping. Love spending the summer at lake Erie.

Your "Dreamhouse" is the most famous work of architect Frank Lloyd Wright. It's called "Fallingwater". The house was built in the 1930s and was way ahead of its time architecturally. It was built over a waterfall which provides natural air conditioning. I hope you get rhe chance to visit someday. It's not too far from Pittsburgh.

Falling Water is one of the most famous houses in America ! It is completely unique.

I live in the Midwest. I live in Superior Wisconsin with my husband and one of our 3 sons that is still at home. The other 2 kids are grown and moved out on their own. I was originally born in California but have also lived in Washington State, Oregon, Texas ,Louisiana and Minnesota. All had their own distinct signature style and flavor and their own unique beauty. America is beautiful ❤️

Im from Detroit born and raised there...I have never lived outside of Michigan. I love my state and its a gorgeous place that gets overlooked unfortunately. That was the Henry Ford Museum...its a cool place!

With a young child, it might be a nightmare in just a van, just travelling in general could be hard. And the larger they grow, or as your family grows, the more room you'll probably need. But once they're camping age, you might have better luck. My mom did it when I was 6 and my brother was 3, but she hated it. But it was much better by the time I was 10.

I don't know exactly where they are for that across-the-lake shot, but it's definitely not Portage Michigan. (Portage is a suburb of Kalamazoo. It's almost an hour from the lake. There are lakes in Portage, but if you look across them you'd just see more of Portage on the other side.) The museum was the Henry Ford museum. I've been there, but I was a child at the time, and I don't remember that much about it. COSI (a science museum in Columbus) made a much bigger impression on me. Yeah, you *can* drive from Detroit to Niagara on the American side, but it's several hours farther, because you have to go around Lake Erie. The short way, is across southern Ontario, along the north side of the lake. That drive is also in some ways more scenic, because it's more rural. (The Ohio side of the Lake Erie coast, is more densely populated.) You can walk from Niagara Falls, Ontario to Niagara Falls, New York, and vice versa. There's a bridge, just downstream of the falls. If Hudson is like Galion and other small towns in Ohio, those cute little downtown shops come and go all the time. One of the store fronts opens up, and somebody who has always dreamed about running their own business will rent it and attempt to do so for a while, but after a couple of years they figure out that running a business of this type is actually a lot of work, and it doesn't pay that well, so then they either sell the business or just go out of business, and the store front becomes available for someone else. Repeat. Yes, Cleveland and Pittsburgh both had a lot of iron/coal/steel industry back in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, and the term "rust belt" is very much related to the decline of that type of industry in the region in the late twentieth century. Frank Lloyd Wright is probably the most famous American architect. The other possible contender is Buckminster Fuller.

The museum is The Henry Ford (museum) Located in Dearborn, and it is Michigan (next to Detroit) and it is VERY big.

that home is called "Falling River" and was designed and built by the WORLD RENOWN architect Frank Lloyd Wright between 1936 and 1939. It's the last known of his creations that is largely INTACT with original furniture from when he built it. I've been there and it's AMAZING.

Also Falling Water is a famous home built into nature close to Pittsburgh PA

The nice thing about a camper is that there is plenty of room for Santiago to play, sleep, eat, etc. it means you can stop when and where you want. Do check out that you are camping in a camping space if possible. Be very careful about opening your door at night except for police who show a badge. Have your cell phone visible. The camper is very nice and fun painted, but it does label you as tourists.

Michigans shape is defined by the North American Great Lakes. There two peninsulas, one shaped like a mitten and the upper peninsula is shaped like a hare. We are surrounded by 4 of the 5 lakes. In the state, we have more than 62000 lakes. You are never more than 5 miles from a body of water and no more than 85 miles from one of the Great Lakes. MI is also heavily forested.

I'm happy that you got to see a little bit of Pittsburgh, my hometown. It's a beautiful city with a lot of unique things to do.

Here in Indiana most small towns look like Hammond outside of Indianapolis. Jasper looks like classic Bavaria, Nashville (Indiana) is a time machine to 1880(!), Danville is just like "Mayberry" complete with the Mayberry Cafe with a 1963 Ford Fairlane police crouser outside and classic town hall/courthouse in the center square(!).

If you want to visit the mid-west, might I suggest Wisconsin. We have a number of world-class museums, such as: The EAA AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh; the Wisconsin Maritime Museum in Manitowoc; the Wisconsin Automotive Museum in Hartford; and the National Railway Museum in Green Bay. Plus you also have Lambeau Field - Home of the Green Bay Packers - in Green Bay. Other Wisconsin attractions include "The House of The Rock" and "Taliesin", home of architect Frank Lloyd Wright, near Spring Green. All are worth a visit.

"Falling Water" is really cool. Made mostly of Bedford stone (limestone) and built IN a creek (that fortunately never floods). Yes, the waterfall is part of the house which is cantilevered over the creek so that the water goes under the house and the falls are part of the porch area. Very cool. And, since it is always shaded and with flowing and falling water, is actually cool in the summer(!)

Frank Lloyd Wright is a famous architect here in the States and his Fallingwater House is famous too. Here in Illinois we have another Frank Lloyd Wright house called the B. Harley Bradley House which is beautiful as well! ❤

Fallingwater was commissioned by the Kaufman family. Kaufman's was a department store chain in the Pittsburgh area that was eventually taken over by Macy's. The store's building still stands in downtown Pittsburgh although it's no longer a store. There is a rather famous clock on one corner of the building that has led to a completely unique Pittsburgh insult "Kiss my ass under Kaufman's clock!" I do miss going downtown during Christmas to see the window displays they used to set up.

If by "campground near Detroit", they meant the KOA in Ypsilanti Township, it's just a few miles to the East of me. It's not far off of I-94, which is the highway they would definitely have been driving on to get from Chicago to Detroit. Also, at the beginning, I think they were in Portage, Indiana and not Portage, Michigan. Portage, Michigan is just South of Kalamazoo, and not on Lake Michigan. My guess is they were at Porter Beach at Indiana Dunes. I grew up right on the Michigan/Indiana border, but I now live in Southeast Michigan, between Detroit and Ann Arbor.

Buffalo here. All cities have shady sides. It is too bad they didn't stay and check us out. So much to do here. We have one of the best art museums in the country. The restaurants are great. Always something going on. Festivals, music, the Bills, the Sabres and Bisons games. Oh and our bars can stay open until four a.m. lol

Don’t be afraid Andre of not knowing the rules. I just returned from a 3 month van journey exploring the Northwest USA. I didn’t know the rules and I got asked to leave a couple of areas but if you just ask the local authorities will tell you where you can stay. America is beautiful and friendly 😊. #9❤

Cracker Barrel makes delicious food for fairly cheap. Road trips are great. There's nothing like a road trip. Those parks with trees are everywhere. Not just in the parks either. Trees everywhere on the sides of the road. Pull up street view in maps and pick a random location outside the city. Last month I was in the Harrisburg area of Pennsylvania and the rolling hills were everywhere, full of trees. Nearly impossible not to see. Niagara Falls is great, but especially if you get on that boat. The Maid of the Mist sails right up under the falls. You wear a poncho.

Michigan is larger than the uk and essentially 2 states. Southern Michigan is flat with cities or large farms. The top half of the lower peninsula and all the upper peninsula is rolling hills , almost unbroken forest, and small towns (very few places with over 1000 people)

Pittsburgh is my home town. It’s a beautiful city, with lots to do. The shopping area they went to is in Grove City, about one hour’s drive from Pittsburgh. Fallingwater is a beautiful home near Ligonier. Frank Lloyd Wright used the local terrain in the design of the home. I always liked how he used a waterfall running through the living room as a natural air conditioning system.

I always enjoy your reactions, especially your sense of humor. I also enjoy the comments your viewers take the time to write. People really engage with a wide variety of subject matter, and often add interesting and valuable information. I like hearing the different experiences of people from all over the world. You foster a friendly community for sharing. Thanks. Gail L.

We are blessed to live in small towns like this. I can see deer , rabbits , groundhogs and squirrels out my back door ! But I’m also within 45 minutes travel of the State Capital of Ohio , Columbus … literally the best of both worlds.

Henry Ford is the museum they went to as in part of the reason your favorite sports car the Ford Mustang exists so I was surprised you weren't more excited lol....Frank Lloyd Wright is a famous American architect....there's even a famous house here in Arizona that he built

I just returned from a small town outside of Columbus, Ohio, visiting my daughter. It’s a lovely place so green, lots of water and golf courses. Actual white picket fences

About an hour and half from Detroit. Detroit is awesome! Wish she would’ve shown our beautiful state of Michigan a bit more but great reaction as always!❤

Fallingwater is one of Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpieces, built in the 1930s over a waterfall. Well worth going.

No, don't travel in a camper! American hotels are huge, have great amenities, great AC, 100's of channels on the TV, free wifi, great showers and they often have pools and free breakfast. If you go in a camper, you will be dying for a hotel.

Detroit is awesome and beautiful. Take it from me, I drive around for hours between job sites for my job. I see the good and bad but we must remember that it's a huge city. The people are salt of the earth though and I love Detroit!

I have lived in Florida for about 25 yrs. America is the most beautiful place on earth!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

I have family in the Midwest -have lived there since immigrating from Norway in the 1850’s (Minnesota). 4th of July is huge there - loads of events, a parade and fireworks. Typically a very family affair. If you visit in August, it’s hot but that is when “Fair Season” is and they are fun. You can watch videos on ‘fair food’ alone lol. Every region has their own types of specific food like WI has ‘cheese curds’ etc etc etc. They still sell honey sticks at check out lanes in grocery stores such as Sprouts. I buy them online for my kids. Way better than candy 😊 Falling Waters is pretty amazing. I’ve seen it. There are some FLW homes in Arizona where I live too and also a school of Architecture as well I think 🤔… anyway - Love watching you watch these videos. Makes me appreciate what is here. We also enjoy going to all these places 😊 9

The Canadian side of Niagara Falls is a tourist oriented. The US side in New York is a state park.

Yoel and Mari have a new one out visiting the Grand Canyon. It's not very long, but they really show it better than other videos. Not just showing themselves.❤❤

Frank Lloyd Wright was a very famous architect who designed commercial and private homes. This house was one of his most favorite. It is very famous.

9. Also I'm originally from Pittsburgh and then spent my teenage and young adulthood years in West Virginia. Now I live in colorado. It's all beautiful and special and i can't wait to see more

Don’t tell me they were in pittsburgh and they didn’t go to Primante’s to eat? Coleslaw and fries on your choice of meat, heinz ketchup and hot sauce ! Or the Carnegie museum to see those dinosaurs! Or to KENNYWOOD PARK! C’MON PEOPLE!

All truck stop like love's, pilot, flying js have showers for like $10-15 and they are everywhere like every 20-40 miles on the interstate in midwest. Just go during the day. Its cheaper for vans than paying for a overnight place.

Falling Water in Pennsylvania, is a must see. It's really out in the middle of nowhere, with beautiful surroundings. We took a tour of the inside and it was stunning. Also went to Niagara Falls, the American side and took that boat tour, close to the falls. They hand you plastic ponchos, so you won't get too wet, from the spray of the falls. Took some awesome pics of both Falling Water and Niagara Falls.

At the end, that's Frank Lloyd Wright's architecture masterpiece Falling Water in Mill Run, Pa. Google images has some great shots of it.

9!!!!! This video went by faster than I thought it would. I enjoyed it. Niagra Falls is partially in both Canada & the USA. Sometimes you were viewing Canadian & American sides at the same time. It'll all make sense when you come here & see it for yourself. Fireflies in Nashville, TN, are active all through the month of June. They are so magical. I hope you live where there are Fireflies, Andre.

Congrats Andre!! You reach 100K and you did it so quick! RU-vidrs take years to reach 100K and your channel has exploded since the beginning of this year. I remember when you were under 20k. It is no surprise as you have the best channel on RU-vid!

iv been to london and edinburgh as a fish out of water and found the brits to be very polite&helpful..they have the best roasted tomato soup on the planet.

I lived 15 years in Akron and now live in North Canton. I am very familiar with Hudson, Ohio. It is very exclusive, out of our price range. I've been to Pittsburgh. We had a great time.

I think Frank Lloyd Wright must have been the first star architect. He had an interesting life. Fallingwater is just one of his major achievements..

#9. I live in Florida and drove to Indiana over the summer. The Midwest is beautiful and I would love to move there.

Buffalo is approx. 16 miles from Niagara Falls, NY (and Ont.) Buffalo area is a good one for seeing a lot of different parts of the northeast U.S. and southern Ontario. We are 2 hrs from Toronto, 1 hr. from Rochester, NY, 3.5 hrs. from Cleveland OH, 3.5 hours from Pittsburgh PA and there are also lots of state parks. I love that they went to Falling Water, which is an iconic Frank Lloyd Wright home. Buffalo has another F.L.W. home-- the Darwin Martin house which has been fully restored and is open to the public also.

I have a suggestion for you if you have a good hunk of time to spend in America. You can take a riverboat from Pittsburgh and ride it down the Ohio River to Louisville. Along the way you can stop at a bunch of small towns in between. A riverboat cruise is a good way to see the parts of America that aren't the major tourist attractions but give you a good idea of what we're all about.

I'm from the midwest. Wisconsin specifically, but I've traveled and seen many other midwest states. We have lots of beautiful little towns and small cities here in the Midwest. So many tourists miss out on the true American experience by only see our big cities. Our small towns are amazing too.