Midwest Hidden Gems Your Group Will Love

Todd Kortemeier, Group Tour Magazine

You probably don’t need us to tell you about the most iconic destinations to bring your group to in the Midwest. You can easily find your own way to snap selfies in front of Chicago’s Cloud Gate sculpture—even if you only know it as “The Bean”—or recite your favorite lines from “Field of Dreams” in the cornfields of Dyersville, Iowa. There is a certain kind of memory you make at well-known, bucket list-type destinations, where the thrill of being there adds to the experience.

There also is a special kind of memory you make at so-called “hidden gem” destinations, where the surprise and thrill of discovery makes that place stick in your mind for totally different reasons. The Midwest is full of these kinds of destinations, waiting to be found on not only its rural backroads but also on its Great Lakes shores and along its major highways. Even if you have GPS leading you there, you’ll still feel like you discovered something.

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Even without a specific attraction in mind, your group can find hidden delights within many of the small communities found throughout the Midwest. Take Spring Green, Wisconsin, for example. This town of just about 1,500 contains multitudes for groups, whether they’re interested in live stage productions at the American Players Theatre, enjoying the great outdoors on the Wisconsin River, or exploring the nearby driftless area.

“We offer a unique combination of world-class cultural attractions, scenic beauty, and small-town charm,” says Julie Jensen, executive director of the Spring Green Chamber of Commerce, “all within a compact, easy-to-navigate area.”

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