It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature for 2026! Are you trying to come up with some quick getaway ideas that are only a quick trip from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we talk a trip west and visit Allamakee County in Iowa! Val Reinke, the Executive Director of Allamakee County Economic
Development & Tourism, tells John about where Allamakee County is located, why being in the center of the driftless region is so unique, the communities that make up Allamakee County, the biggest attractions in the area, the breathtaking views along the Mississippi River, the best places to stay when you visit, the popularity of fishing and birdwatching in the county, where you should eat and drink, and why it’s a great place to unplug and relax. Sound good? Well, go to the WGN Radio Contest page and enter to win a getaway package!