St. Louis is one of those Midwest cities that makes a great long weekend trip because you can fit in a little bit of everything: brunch spots, brewery history, live entertainment, museums, city views, parks, baseball, architecture, chocolate, and of course, the Gateway Arch. This St. Louis weekend itinerary is based on a three-day trip and is perfect if you want a mix of classic tourist stops, local food, unique attractions, and a few easy places to explore without overcompli

Kansas City was never at the very top of my travel bucket list, but after spending a long weekend there, I can see why it makes such a solid weekend trip. It has barbecue, museums, breweries, coffee shops, historic markets, free attractions, and enough to fill a few days without feeling like you need to sprint from place to place. I visited over Fourth of July weekend, so the city also had extra energy with FIFA events happening and fireworks to close out the holiday. This Ka