10 Picturesque Chicago Area Campgrounds Welcome to the best resource for finding campgrounds in the Chicago area. If you’re a nature lover living in Chicago, you’ll be pleased to know that there are several beautiful state park campgrounds within a few hours’ drive of the city. These state parks offer a chance to escape the … Read more
11 State Parks Near Chicago Looking for state parks near Chicago? Fortunately, there are plenty of options. The Chicagoland area is home to a handful of state parks within a short distance from the Windy City. These are your best bets for searching for a nearby state park. Illinois is home to some of the … Read more
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin Things to Do and See Nestled between Milwaukee and Chicago is the summer destination town of Lake Geneva. Full of quaint homes, shimmering waters, friendly locals, a vibrant downtown, and lots of family-friendly things to do, Lake Geneva has long been a point of interest for those from Chicago. We were eager … Read more
Cheap Getaways Close To Chicago – Rockford Illinois There are many cheap getaways less than a few hours from Chicago. Rockford Illinois is one of those quintessential towns where you can enjoy your stay. It’s halfway between Galena and Chicago, and about a 60 minute drive west of Chicago’s O’Hare Airport. Plus it’s located about … Read more
Illinois has been quite proactive in recent years in terms of wine travel marketing. For many years, the state’s far southern area just south of Carbondale was the only Illinois wine region worth noting. All that has changed in the last few years, though. What was once a small cottage industry has blossomed into a … Read more
Much like the surrounding states of Missouri, Iowa, and Indiana, Illinois offers several appealing destinations to wine travel lovers. You’ll find clusters of wineries in every part of the state, including metropolitan Chicago. Grapes grow well here, and Illinois vintners display their creativity by making a tempting array of wines that are attracting national press. … Read more
Southern Illinois offers many possibilities for those who like to spend the day (or several days) driving at leisure. Scenic roads take you over rolling hills, along river routes, and through lovely natural areas. Along the way are frequent historical and cultural sites to visit. The two trips we are suggesting here include several significant … Read more
12 Best Road Trips In & Around Chicago Looking for ideas on what to do during your visit to Chicago and its surrounding communities? Chicago Moms have put together travel itineraries to spark your creativity. Indulge in world-class shopping, notable architecture, beautiful gardens and historic sites. Aurora & Fox River Valley Area Farnsworth House, Chicago … Read more
Get your Kicks on Route 66 in Chicagoland. Begin your journey in Grant Park with the magnificent Buckingham Fountain, built in 1927 and designed to represent Lake Michigan with four sea horses symbolizing the four states that touch the lake: Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan. Continue to the Art Institute of Chicago to see some … Read more
Explore any of the Shawnee National Forest’s amazing and beautiful hikes for spectacular views and getting intimate with rock formations and indigenous history, or for family-friendly adventures with stunning waterfalls, natural land bridges, and so much more. Shawnee, with hundreds of acres of forest, rock sculptures, and a smattering of lakes and waterfalls, offers a … Read more