The endless notifications, emails and DMs in our increasingly tech-driven world are enough to send anyone's stress levels through the roof. When you need to unwind and unplug, look no further than these locations around the Midwest that will have you happy in minutes. With a wide-ranging menu of relaxing treatments, stunning facilities, and comfortable accommodations where you can truly find your Zen, these are the best Midwest spa and wellness getaways to book this year.
Moccasin Springs Natural Mineral Spa, Hot Springs, South Dakota
Let your troubles float away in the Black Hills when you soak in its natural hot springs Moccasin Springs, measuring 88 to 102 degrees. Native Americans first soaked in these warm waters more than a century ago, and the area was revived as a spa in 2019. An addition to the original 1913 pool house included massage rooms and a sunken heated pool.
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The American Club at Destination Kohler, Kohler, Wisconsin
Kohler Waters Spa alone worth a visit The American Club, the area's only AAA Five Diamond Resort. Reserve a room in the Carriage House, in the same building, where strolling into the pool in your robe is not only acceptable but expected. Choose from an extensive menu of more than 75 services, including the heavenly waterfall massage with a custom Kohler Vichy shower.
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Cosa, Madison, Wisconsin
Tucked in Garver Feed Milla hybrid food hall and wellness center, the 4,500 sq.ft What? (pronounced KO-sha) spa will do wonders for your mind and body through a variety of Ayurvedic techniques. Relieve tension with treatments such as shirodhara (hot oil is poured on your forehead) and abhyanga (hot oil massage), then enjoy a nutritious meal prepared by Kosa Kitchen.
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Sundara Inn & Spa, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
A new wing with eight luxurious private suites — each with a terrace-framed balcony, oversized hot water and fireplace — is the ultimate place to rejuvenate in Sudara. You can step out onto the 80-acre property for yoga or meditation classes, delicious food at Nava, spa treatments and more pools, but it's just as nice to slip into a robe and into a state of tranquility without leaving your room.
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Big Cedar Lodge, Ridgedale, Missouri
Reconnect with nature and yourself by nestling in the most peaceful area of this vast wilderness resort: Cedar Creek Spa. Each of the 11 treatment rooms in the 18,000-square-foot spa has its own fireplace. Once warm and toasty, refresh in the ice room or take a dip in the candlelit grotto pool. A spa weekend here is best enjoyed at the private Spa Cottage, steps outside the spa itself.
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Eaglewood Resort & Spa, Itasca, Illinois
Twenty-five miles west of Chicago lies a restorative escape from the city at Eaglewood Resort & Spa. A wide variety of massages, facials, body treatments and more will make you feel like a queen for a day — you can even book a 5.5-hour package of the same name, incorporating six of them. Every spa guest has access to all facilities (indoor pool, hammam, wooden sauna, hot tub and gym) for the whole day.
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Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Thompsonville, Michigan
Immerse yourself in tranquility less than an hour's drive from Traverse City. Honored among the nation's top 10 spas by Spas of America in 2021, this 18,500-sq.-ft. Crystal Spa — which was the first LEED-certified spa in the Midwest — offers an impressive menu of specialty facials, including a stimulating gemstone facial that incorporates gua sha tools and jade rollers.
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Lied Lodge, Nebraska City, Nebraska
Lied Lodge Spa is a hidden gem at Arbor Day Farm, a 260-acre site supported by the Arbor Day Foundation in southeastern Nebraska. The perfect place to unwind after a day of fun at the Treetop Village — 11 treehouses connected by above-ground bridges and walkways — the spa offers less common treatments like heated lava shell massages that encourage deep relaxation.
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The Fields of Michigan, South Haven, Michigan
If you don't fancy tucking into a tent, you can still enjoy the serenity of the outdoors by resting your head on a plush pillow inside one of the 19 tents The Michigan Plains. Set on a working blueberry farm, the one-of-a-kind resort has plenty of hiking trails, a farm-to-table culinary program, yoga classes and massages in mini secluded forest homes.
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The Langham, Chicago, Illinois
Tune into the sounds of the city in this urban oasis, home to the luxurious five-star Chuan Spa which occupies the entire fourth floor. Designed around the Chinese elemental concepts of healing and relaxation, it's a soothing environment to let go of your daily stressors. You can't go wrong with any treatment here, but make sure you don't miss the pool, complete with a beautiful star-studded ceiling.
