The gateway across America, these places explore the history of the Midwest
Explore landmarks, museums and travel destinations recommended to capture the historical significance of Middle America
As we look back at 250 years of American history, there are many places in the heartland that represent what is now sometimes referred to as "flyover country." But one exploring the historical sites and beauty of the United States would be remiss to fly over the significance of Middle America.
The Midwest is home to the history of sophisticated Indigenous villages and sacred landscapes. It's a place of landmarks – the nation's tallest monument the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Mount Rushmore and Chimney Rock all marking the "gateway to the West." And edged to the north by the Great Lakes, is a now defining coastal culture with a history that drove industrial innovation, military security and trade.