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Definitive Proof That You Can See The Whole World Without Leaving The Midwest

The entire world is at your fingertips. Why leave the Midwest when it has everything, including Phillips 66®?

1. First of all, who needs a tropical beach when you've got lakes so great that you can dive for wrecks in 'em, right in your backyard?

2. If surfing's more your speed, Michigan has breaks that rival the West Coast's gnarliest hotspots.

3. Up for a mystery? Nebraska has ya covered!

4. Kansas City, Missouri is filled with world-famous art...

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is filled with pieces that would make Rome jealous. It even has its very own "Thinker"!

5. ...and Iowa has the Eighth Wonder of the World.

The Grotto of the Redemption was created by Father Paul Matthias Dobberstein. It's the largest man-made grotto in the world, built from countless baubles, jewels, and precious stones.

6. Feel like going Dutch? Hop over to Holland (Michigan, that is).

There's a huge Dutch population in The Great Lake State. Head on over to admire windmills, clogs, and other local flair.

7. The Cache River in Illinois is basically a rain forest...

8. ...and Missouri has a jaw-dropping cathedral that would make Rome or Paris jealous.

9. Wanna get Nordic? Mount Horeb has trolls!

10. Ash Cave in Ohio could make you think you were in Mexico.

11. And finally, Indiana has pyramids.