Planning a trip to the Americas

[kandrathe]

That is a great idea. I will contact you when I will go there. My point was that somebody that visits the US (or 'somewhere in the Americas') for the first time and only has two weeks will probably not to go to the Midwest.

I understand. It would entirely depend on what they wanted to see, though. For example, some of the best jazz and blues in the world comes from Chicago. If you were really into hiking and camping in near pristine wilderness, then northern Minnesota offers some of the most accessible and astounding natural beauty. Then you come across amazing things in places you may not think of stopping like the city museum in St. Louis (http://www.citymuseum.org/home.asp ) where you take the eight story spiral slide down from the tenth floor, only if you successfully navigate the maze to get there. This museum also has a section devoted to the "Museum of Mirth, Mystery, and Mayhem" which sports the worlds largest pencil (21,500 lbs) and the worlds largest pair of underwear.

Anyway, the point is... If you wanted to spend two weeks in the Midwest, depending on your interests, it can be time well spent. Of course, if you are into surfing, then California or Hawaii are better choices.