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Michigan

PREMIUM TRAVEL RESOURCE
Michigan Travel Bureau


Circle Michigan, Inc.
www.circlemichigan.com

Destination Michiganwww.destinationmichigan.com

Michigan Association of CVBswww.visitmichigan.org

Michigan Association of Fairs & Exhibitionswww.michiganfairs.org

Michigan Department of Agriculturewww.michigan.gov/mda-upick

Michigan Department of Natural Resourceswww.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails

Michigan Festival & Events Associationwww.mfea.org

Michigan State Tourismwww.travel.michigan.org

Michigan Travel Bureauwww.michigan.org

Michigan Travel Ideaswww.michigantravelideas.com

My Michigan Vacationwww.mymichiganvacation.com

VisitMichigan.comwww.visitmichigan.com

West Michigan Tourist Associationwww.wmta.org

 

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Wisconsin

PREMIUM TRAVEL RESOURCE
Wisconsin Department of Tourism


Association of Wisconsin Tourism Attractions
www.wiattraction.com

Circle Wisconsinwww.circlewisconsin.com

Discover Wisconsinwww.discoverwisconsin.com

Explore Wisconsinwww.explorewisconsin.com

Visit-Midwest.comwww.travelwisconsin.net

Wisconsin Association of CVBswww.escapetowisconsin.com

Wisconsin Association of Fairswww.wifairs.com

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resourceswww.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/parks/

Wisconsin Dept of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protectionwww.datcp.state.wi.us

Wisconsin Onlinewww.wisconline.com

 

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Illinois

PREMIUM TRAVEL RESOURCE
Illinois Bureau of Tourism


Canal Corridor Association
www.canalcor.org

Central Illinois Tourism Development Office www.visitcentralillinois.com

Champaign County Fair Associationwww.prairienet.org/ccfair

Chicago Office of Tourismwww.ci.chi.il.us/tourism

Chicago Travelwww.chicagolandtravel.com

Illinois Department of Natural Resourceswww.dnr.state.il.us

Lincoln Highway Association of Illinoiswww.lincolnhwyil.com

Route 66 Associationwww.illinoisroute66.org

State of Illinois Department of Agriculturewww.agr.state.il.us/markets/farmers

Southern Illinois Tourism Development Officewww.adventureillinois.com

West Illinois Tourism Development Officewww.visitwesternillinois.info

 

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Indiana

PREMIUM TRAVEL RESOURCE
Indiana State Tourism


Indiana Office of Tourism Development
www.in.gov/tourism

Indiana State Festival Associationwww.indianafestivals.com

North Indiana Tourism Developmentwww.northernindianagetaways.com

Southern Indianawww.southernin.com

 

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Ohio

PREMIUM TRAVEL RESOURCE
Discover Ohio


Amish Heartland
www.amish-heartland.com

Ohio Department of Agriculturewww.ohioagriculture.gov

Ohio Festivals & Events Associationwww.ofea.org

Ohio Travel Associationwww.ohiotravel.org

 

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Backyard Excursions is a travel idea resource guide providing a rich variety of destinations and attractions in the Great Lake states including Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin and Illinois. Discover great vacation ideas including family activities, romantic getaways, accommodations, entertainment, shopping, tours, museums, sports, recreation activities and more, all in “your own BACKYARD." Visit locations in Michigan like Frankenmuth, Mackinaw, Traverse City, Bay City, Midland and Ludington. Take a road trip to Shipshewana, Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, South Bend, Greenfield or Antique Alley, Indiana. Explore Toledo, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Youngstown and Put-in-Bay, Ohio. Take an excursion to Chicago, Springfield, Peoria or Rock Island, Illinois. Plan a weekend in Green Bay, Black River Falls, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin Dells or Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The destinations are endless, yet not so far away.

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