Lonely Planet Midwest USA by Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet’s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Midwest USA.

Discover Midwest USA’s most popular experiences and best kept secrets from exploring Wisconsin’s craggy cliffs and lighthouses of Door County; to experiencing Chicago’s buzzing energy with its steely skyscrapers, top chefs and rocking festivals; and taking in the Mount Rushmore National Memorial in the Black Hills region of South Dakota.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet’s Midwest USA travel guide:

• Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
• All-new structure and design that’s easy to use so you can navigate Midwest & the Great Lakes effortlessly
• Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
• Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
• Vibrant photography and maps
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; local etiquette; using money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel
• Connect with Midwest USA culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
• Covers: Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma

Create a trip that’s uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet’s Midwest USA.

Lonely Planet’s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan a multi-week adventure to Midwest USA. Gaze at epic skyscrapers, sleep under the stars, swim in crystal-clear waters, with our classic travel guide that’s packed with comprehensive itineraries, maps and essential tips so you can create the trip of a lifetime.

12 Feb 2026
 

Lonely Planet Midwest USA: Great Lakes to Great Plains by Lonely Planet ISBN 9781837588176