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Destination Heartland: Winterset, Iowa (opens the original)
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Step straight into the pages of a romance novel and the golden age of Hollywood cinema in Winterset, Iowa—a town that effortlessly proves classic Americana is alive and thriving. Just 2 and a half hours from Kansas City, Winterset, Iowa is set against the rolling, wooded hills of Madison County, this picture-perfect destination is world-renowned for its iconic 19th-century covered bridges and as the proud birthplace of cinematic legend John Wayne. At its heart lies one of the most vibrant histor
Destination Heartland: Seneca, Kansas (opens the original)
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Seneca, Kansas, welcomes you with the kind of genuine, small-town warmth that makes you feel like an old friend the moment you arrive. Just 2 hours northwest of Kansas City, Seneca is tucked into the rolling hills of northeast Kansas. This historic community proudly preserves its roots as a vital stop along the legendary 1860s Pony Express route, blending fascinating pioneer history with a beautifully preserved downtown. Here, you can spend your day exploring unique stone monuments, hunting for
Destination Heartland: Kirksville, Missouri (opens the original)
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If you’re craving a road trip that perfectly blends vibrant college-town energy with serene natural beauty, Kirksville, Missouri, is the hidden gem you’ve been waiting to discover. Just a scenic three-hour drive northeast of Kansas City, Kirksville is home to Truman State University. This welcoming community pairs a bustling, historic courthouse square packed with local boutiques and famous thin-crust pizzerias with world-renowned medical history. Step just minutes outside of town, and you’ll fi
Destination Heartland: Okoboji, Iowa (opens the original)
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Tucked away in northwest Iowa lies a hidden, glacial paradise that feels a world away from the everyday grind—and it’s just a scenic six-and-a-half-hour drive north of Kansas City. Welcome to Lake Okoboji, a stunning destination famous for its spring-fed, exceptionally clear, cobalt-blue waters that make it one of only three blue-water lakes on the entire planet. Whether you’re looking to carve wake behind a boat, step back in time at a historic lakeside amusement park, or just unwind with a col
Destination Heartland: Little Rock, Arkansas (opens the original)
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Little Rock, Arkansas, surprises people—in the best way. Arkansas’s capital sits right on the Arkansas River, mixing an easygoing Southern vibe with walkable downtown pockets, standout history, and quick escapes into the outdoors. You can spend a morning at a presidential library or a pivotal civil-rights site, grab lunch in a busy market district, then end the day on a river trail with skyline views. It’s not a place that tries too hard; it just quietly delivers good food, friendly locals, and
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