5 Top Midwest Spots for Scenic Winter Weekends

Snow-draped trails and frozen lakesides beckon in the Midwest's premier winter escapes, where cross-country skiing meets cozy saunas and shimmering ice caves. Grand Marais, Minnesota, enchants with Pincushion Mountain skis and Sisu & Loyly saunas on Lake Superior, while Bayfield, Wisconsin, offers hikes to sea caves and Northern Lights views from boutique stays like St. James Social. Duluth dazzles with Bentleyville lights, Glensheen Mansion tours, and Lester Park skiing at Fitger’s Inn.