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Add this scenic drive to your next U.P. roadtrip, where you can hike to five waterfalls, admire lush forest, and end your journey lounging by Lake Superior.

Travel-loving retirees may want to consider making Milwaukee, Wisconsin home. With easy airport access and plenty of transport around town, this Midwestern gem is sure to please.

Wisconsin, Minnesota and Indiana all have air quality alerts, while Chicago's air quality currently ranks in the "unhealthy for sensitive groups" category.