Midwest gems to travel to this summer

Road trip season is finally here, which means it’s time to plan a getaway. Instead of pointing out the obvious spots, we’re uncovering 20 under-the-radar destinations that offer plenty of small-town charm.

These Midwest destinations are just a car ride away, tempting travelers to pick a random weekend, get on the road and drive. Each of these spots has something special to offer regardless of whether you travel for food, attractions, history, views or outdoor adventures.

Click the links below to learn about each of these destinations:

48 Hours in Ottawa, Illinois

LaSalle County Court House (Courtesy of Ottawa Visitors Center)

48 Hours in Holland, Michigan

Holland Harbor “Big Red” Lighthouse (Photo by Getty Images)

48 Hours in Red Wing, Minnesota

Photo by Zach Ellefson, Drone City

Up the Coast of Lake Michigan: St. Joseph, South Haven, Saugatuck, Grand Haven and Muskegon

St. Joseph (Courtesy of Getty Images)

A quick detour to Middlebury, Indiana

Courtesy of Elkhart County, Indiana CVB, Das Dutchman Essenhaus

The Time of Your Life in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin

Courtesy of Elkhart Lake Tourism

For the Wine Lovers: Hermann, Missouri

Stone Hill Winery (Photo by Matt Wilson, Courtesy of Visit Hermann)

For Outdoor Seekers: Brown County, Indiana

Courtesy of Brown County BCVB

For Art Appreciators: Mineral Point, Wisconsin

Courtesy of Mineral Point Chamber of Commerce

For Water Bugs: Winona, Minnesota

Courtesy of Cynthya Porter

6 Hidden Gems in Wisconsin: Algoma, Cable, Bayfield, Cedarburg, Delafield and Milton

Algoma (Courtesy of Getty Images)