Discover the hidden gems of travel!
Lesser Known Adventures is a YouTube channel and travel blog. It showcases the not-so-well-known roadside attractions and tourist spots around the Midwest area. We’re from Chicago Illinois, and take Midwest road trips all the time to find new places. We believe that there is more to travel than just the big-name destinations. We are on a mission to share the beauty and wonder of lesser-known places with the world. We still enjoy and show the regular Chicago tourist spots and places to visit near Chicago.
We love taking quick day trips and longer road trips as a family, and we always film our adventures. With our background in video production, we are able to create high-quality videos that capture the essence of each place we visit and make it entertaining for the viewers.
Our goal is to inspire people to explore the world beyond the beaten path. We hope that by sharing our videos and stories, we can encourage others to get out there and discover the hidden gems of travel. And we love visiting new places too, so it’s a win-win!
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Hopefully, the places we find and videos we make inspire you to go out and check out some too on your Midwest road trip! Subscribe to the YouTube channel, Lesser Known Adventures, and stay tuned for more! You can check out our latest videos below, or head to the Posts page to view all our videos. Thanks!
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Latest Posts
- Family Trip to the Mid-Continent Railway Museum
Take a step back as you take a ride in a restored 1915-era train car. This history museum offers a great look… Read more: Family Trip to the Mid-Continent Railway Museum - Exploring the Volo Museum: A Unique Midwest Journey
Discover the wonders of the Volo Museum in Illinois. Classic cars, unique exhibits, and family fun await! What to Expect Below we… Read more: Exploring the Volo Museum: A Unique Midwest Journey - Christmas at House on the Rock: A Unique Experience
The Magic of Christmas at the House on the Rock The House on the Rock is open for the Christmas Experience from… Read more: Christmas at House on the Rock: A Unique Experience - Volo Time Warp Express: A Christmas Adventure
Santa is lost and he needs your help! Kids will have fun searching for Santa with his elves on the Volo Time… Read more: Volo Time Warp Express: A Christmas Adventure - Mammoth Cave National Park: Exploring the World’s Largest Cave
Mammoth Cave National Park is the world’s longest known cave system. With over 400 miles of explored passageways, the park offers a… Read more: Mammoth Cave National Park: Exploring the World’s Largest Cave - Uranus Fudge Factory: A Must-Visit for Road Trippers and Fudge Lovers
While on a road trip to Tennessee we happened to drive by a billboard for the Uranus Fudge Factory and General Store.… Read more: Uranus Fudge Factory: A Must-Visit for Road Trippers and Fudge Lovers - The National Corvette Museum: A Must-Visit for Any Car Lover
Located in Bowling Green, Kentucky is The National Corvette Museum. The only museum dedicated to only one model, the Corvette. The Corvette… Read more: The National Corvette Museum: A Must-Visit for Any Car Lover - Nashville Parthenon: A Guide to What you need to know
Visiting the Nashville Parthenon Explore Nashville Parthenon’s art and history in the world’s only full-scale replica of the Parthenon in Athens. Inside… Read more: Nashville Parthenon: A Guide to What you need to know - Cave of the Mounds Wisconsin
Visiting Cave of the Mounds Come explore Wisconsin’s Cave of the Mounds, a natural wonder. Sluice for fossils, bird watch, crack geodes… Read more: Cave of the Mounds Wisconsin - World’s Largest – Casey Illinois – Big Things in a Small Town
Lesser Known Adventures on YouTube The city of Casey is one of many small towns in Illinois, with a population of just… Read more: World’s Largest – Casey Illinois – Big Things in a Small Town - Epic Route 66 Road Trip Illinois to New Mexico – Family Adventure
Route 66 Family Road Trip Vlog Fun Places Illinois to New Mexico Lesser Known Adventures on YouTube A couple of years ago… Read more: Epic Route 66 Road Trip Illinois to New Mexico – Family Adventure - The Best Cheese – Mars Cheese Castle in Kenosha Wisconsin
The Best Cheese Store in Wisconsin – Visiting Mars Cheese Castle in Kenosha Wisconsin Video Tour The Castle that Cheese Built Located… Read more: The Best Cheese – Mars Cheese Castle in Kenosha Wisconsin - Hammond Castle Museum in Gloucester Massachusetts
Lesser Known Adventures on YouTube Hammond Museum Castle Brief History Hammond Museum Castle: A Unique Blend of History, Art, and Technology Hammond… Read more: Hammond Castle Museum in Gloucester Massachusetts - Boldt Castle Tour – A Historic Mansion on Heart Island, Alexandria Bay, New York
Boldt Castle Tour – A Historic Mansion on Heart Island, Alexandria Bay, New York Lesser Known Adventures on YouTube Explore the Magnificence… Read more: Boldt Castle Tour – A Historic Mansion on Heart Island, Alexandria Bay, New York - The Colors of Fall
The Beauty of Michigan’s Fall Foliage – Aerial Tour by Drone Lesser Known Adventures on YouTube Are you looking for an unforgettable… Read more: The Colors of Fall - Hillsdale Auction Sale Barn Hillsdale Michigan
Hillsdale Auction and Sale Barn Hillsdale Michigan Lesser Known Adventures on YouTube The Hillsdale Auction has been a meeting place for both… Read more: Hillsdale Auction Sale Barn Hillsdale Michigan - Six Flags Great America Fright Fest Gurnee Illinois
Six Flags Great America Fright Fest 2022 Lesser Known Adventures on YouTube I put together a quick video of some of the… Read more: Six Flags Great America Fright Fest Gurnee Illinois - The House on the Rock Spring Green, Wisconsin
Lesser Known Adventures on YouTube There’s an incredible spot in Spring Green Wisconsin called The House on the Rock. Like stepping into… Read more: The House on the Rock Spring Green, Wisconsin - Statue of Liberty Dauphin Pennsylvania
Miniature Statue of Liberty of Pennsylvania Lesser Known Adventures on YouTube Why is there a Statue of Liberty in Dauphin Pennsylvania on… Read more: Statue of Liberty Dauphin Pennsylvania - Rollins Trail Mt Kearsarge New Hampshire
Rollins Trail, Mt Kearsarge, New Hampshire Lesser Known Adventures on YouTube We randomly came across Rollins Trail while on a roadtrip out… Read more: Rollins Trail Mt Kearsarge New Hampshire - Niagara Falls New York
Niagara Falls State Park New York Lesser Known Adventures on YouTube An overview of the United States side of Niagara Falls, Niagara… Read more: Niagara Falls New York
