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The Midwest isn't generally high on international tourists minds as a place of interest, generally thought of as being flat and dull, with row after row of corn as "high as an elephant's eye." But the Midwest includes some amazing sights that are off the usual tourist track, and some of the great outdoor adventures for the camper, hiker or kayaker.
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The climate of the upper Midwest is typical of a continental climate with cold winters and hot summers. The region's location in the Upper Midwest allows it to experience some of the widest variety of weather in the United States, and each of the four seasons has its own distinct characteristics.
Temperatures during the summermonths of June to September can hit 40 degrees on some days, though generally it is more like 25 to 30 degrees Celsius during this time with pleasantly warm nights.
From December to March is wintertime with temperatures plumitting sometimes to -40 degrees Celsius although this is quite rare. Heavy snowfall can strike the Midwestern states during this time as well.
Spring and autumn are good months for a visit, avoiding the cold or hot conditions.
Chicago's O'hare airport is one of the largest airports in the world, and offers numerous flights for both domestic and international destinations. In addition, many of the major cities have airports with service offered by both international and US domestic carriers.
There are several trains travelling from states and cities in the Midwestern United States to the south, east and west of the country. Most trains arrive and depart in Chicago.
The main trains include:
The midwest is dotted with airports, from small town single runway terminals to Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, one of the busiest airports in the entire world. Many carriers offer services in around the midwest.
Most of the trains mentioned above in the getting there section also stop in a number of other places within the Midwesern United States. There are a few more which only travel between states in the midwest. These include:
Highways are generally in excellent shape. Speed limits are strictly enforced, and sherrif departments can demand payment for fines prior to leaving the jurisdiction. Drinking and driving laws are strict and punishments are severe.
The SS Badger travels between Ludington, Michigan and Manitowoc, Wisconsin once or twice a day between late May and early October. The trip takes around 4 hours and costs $67 one way, $110 roundtrip for adults.
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