Family Vacations Directory - Illinois

LPIllinoisFamily vacation spots: Chicago, Eagle Ridge in Galena, Pheasant Run in St. Charles, Gurnee, and Springfield. Best places for fun. Navy Pier, Sears Tower, Lollapalooza, Kidpalooza, Abraham Lincoln’s home, Wrigley Field, Kaminski Park, Ravinia Festival Highland Park, ChicagoShakes, Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, Shedd Aquarium, Six Flags Great America theme park in Gurnee.  What’s to do? Shopping, living history, sailing, fishing, museums, theatre, canoeing, hayrides, harvest festivals, corn mazes, and music festivals.  (Image of Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum provided by Springfield CVB. Copyright 2008.)
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Illinois: Chicago, Science Storms Takes Families by Storm at MSI.

Be blown away by a 40-foot tornado swirling before you. See bolts of lightning crack over your head. Trigger an avalanche. Unleash a tsunami wave. Science Storms at MSI is a wild ride of family fun. [Read More]

Illinois: Chicago, Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) Showcasing a New Family Musical, The Emperor’s New Clothes.

Here’s the perfect reason to put Chicago on your family vacation list right now - a world premiere stage event at Navy Pier based on Hans Christian Andersen’s classic story. [Read More]

Illinois: Chicago, CityPass Family Vacation Ideas - Sea Otters, NASA Missions, and a Submarine.

With a CityPass booklet it is easy to create your own urban adventure. Just add deep dish pizza, a trip to Navy Pier, and a Chicago Shakespeare Theater show and let the vacation memories happen. [Read More]

USA: Great Lakes, Best Family Vacation Beach Spots - Ohio, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan.

Yes, it is possible to have a family beach vacation in the middle of the USA. The Great Lakes offer several rewarding spots and some of the very best water parks can be found on dry land. From waterslides and wave pools to shipwrecks and campfires the options are many. We have a few energizing suggestions for your consideration. [Read More]

USA: Feather Down Farms – Offering One-of-a-Kind Family Farm Stay Experiences.

Create your own free range family getaway. Stay in your own Feather Down safari like tent in the middle of a working farm. Each location offers authentic, organic, back to basics fun for families. The units have no electricity, no televisions, video games, computers or even a telephone. [Read More]

USA: 11th Annual Take Your Daughter to the Course Week - Family Fun on the Greens.

According to the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) July is "Family Golf Month" across the country and with the launch of our new Family Travel Files golf lifestyle folder we are anxious to showcase our recent discoveries about families and golf. [Read More]

USA: Heartland, Spring Break Family Vacation Ideas - Waterparks, Museum Encounters, and a Pizza Party.

Getaway ideas to cure spring fever may be found through the Heartland States. From Minnesota and Illinois to Indiana and Ohio, we have ideas that spell fun. Whatever your family’s passion, we have spring break vacation ideas to fit the quest. Need to feel warm sunshine and the crunch of snow underfoot? Want the excitement of splashing the kids at a state-of-the-art waterpark? [Read More]

Illinois: Chicago, Great Events, Unique Activities, and Deals Make for a Perfect Winter Getaway for Families.

Create your own a fun and affordable winter urban adventure with your kids. Top winter activities include museum free days, award-winning theatre, and free family events plus hotel rates as Low as $79 per night including parking. [Read More]

Illinois: Chicago, Grant Park - Lollapalooza and Kidapalooza 2010.

Each summer the ever popular Lollapalooza serves up 130 bands including Pearl Jam, Daft Punk, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, Iggy and the Stooges, Muse, Modest Mouse, Interpol, Satellite Party, and loads of fun including Kidapalooza, Mindfield and Last Band Standing. [Read More]

Illinois: Chicago, Family Vacation Ideas – Clown Fish, Dinosaurs, and Gnomes in a Garden.

From the beauty of Lake Michigan and Grant Park to the fireboats on the Chicago River, Chicago is an awesome place. The parks are better than ever and the Sears Tower is still a thrill when it is not in the clouds. Meet Degas at The Art Institute; learn about life before the great fire; count fish at the Shedd; watch butterflies; see dinosaurs; hunt gnomes in a garden. The city offers new family adventures every day. [Read More]

Illinois: Chicago, Family Vacation Ideas – Shopping, Theatre, and Navy Pier with Teens.

Chicago offers families a multitude of entertainment options – always edgy and fun. From awesome music and art venues in Grant Park to the non-stop fun on Navy Pier the city delivers on the fun stuff. See the Blue Man Group; enjoy Shakespeare with a twist; discover a coal mine. Best of all Chicago has traditional street fairs in the warmer months seem to run continuously - all of them free. Chicago with teens can be fun and we have selected our favorite spots. [Read More]

USA: Heartland, Santa Trains and Holiday Lights.

Looking for a quick, fun holiday family adventure? From Ohio, Wisconsin, and Minnesota to Illinois and Indiana - find a train and climb aboard. Featured below you will find our favorite train excursions for families. Storybook travel is pure fun and during the winter months traditional “Santa Trains,” make enjoying Christmas even better. [Read More]

Worldwide: Park Hyatt Locations – Create a Unique Urban Family Adventure on Wheels.

If greening your next urban family adventure is on your wish list then this new earth friendly - family friendly benefit is perfect. Hyatt guests at 25 global locations may now take advantage of the new specialty bicycle program. [Read More]

Illinois: Springfield, Family Vacation Ideas – Mrs. Lincoln’s Attic, Ghost Walks, and a Trolley Ride.

Solidly linked to the life and times of Abraham Lincoln, the Springfield is a remarkable family vacation spot showcasing plenty of history and offering modern day fun as well. The size is manageable – not overwhelming or exhausting, and the cost affordable. [Read More]

USA: Fun on the Greens - Golf Resorts and Destinations with Great Family Golf Benefits.

For us it is always time to golf with kids – the value of fresh air, exercise, and one-on-one time cannot be beat. The National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) has declared July family golf month meaning there are plenty of extra benefits for parents or grandparent who wish to golf with a child. [Read More]

Illinois: Galena, Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa Family Reunions Made Easy.

In terms of effort, time and planning, family reunions are right up there with weddings - easily taking a year or more to ensure a successful and smooth event. A critical first step is finding a location that not only can accommodate groups as large as 100, but can provide one-on-one assistance with all the details. [Read More]

Illinois: Galena, Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa - Family Fun - Golfing, Hiking, and Pontoon Boat Adventures.

Located within 6,800 tranquil acres in northwestern Illinois once known as the Galena Territory, Eagle Ridge defines what makes a terrific family vacation spot. An easy jaunt from Dubuque, Iowa; Madison, Wisconsin or Chicago, Illinois, the location means less car time with our kids and more time for fun. [Read More]

Illinois: Route 66, Family Vacation Idea - A Roadtrip Across America.

From Chicago to LA more than 2,400 miles the route weaves through remarkable places with effortless formality. It is the road that inspired songwriter Bobby Troup’s famous lyrics "get your kicks on Route 66...." [Read More]

Illinois: Springfield, Happy Birthday Mr. Lincoln – Living History, Storytelling, and Theater.

Plan to take part in a grand birthday celebration which spans throughout the year as Springfield conveys the spirit of The Lincoln Bicentennial 2008-2010. No single location has a greater story to tell and they tell it well. The city has carefully preserved Lincoln’s sites and has plans set to celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s birthday like no other city in America. [Read More]

Illinois: Gurnee, KeyLime Cove Water Resort - America’s Cutting Edge Indoor Water Resort.

Keylime Resort – the brainchild of Dave Anderson, founder of the Famous Dave’s Legendary Pit Bar-B-Que and Rainforest Cafe restaurant chains - is welcoming guests. The resort has created a big splash welcoming guests to a one-of-a-kind tropical “cruise-ship-on-land” experience. [Read More]


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FAMILY VACATION IDEAS
Chicago: Hotel Indigo Gold Coast

Experiencing Hotel Indigo Downtown will delight your five senses. Offering: Family Fun and Share the museums of Chicago with your kids packages. [Read More]

Chicago: Comfort Inn Chicago

Family-friendly comfortable lodging at reasonable rates in the heart of the city. Family Fun Package waiting for your family. [Read More]

Galena: Resort at Galena

Golf, shopping, history, and family fun. [Read More]

Affinia Chicago

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Chicago: Crowne Plaza Ohare

A family friendly, certified Green Earth Hotel. [Read More]

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Springfield: Springfield Illinois Vacation Ideas

Create a family vacation with fun, living history, and more fun. [Read More]

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Kinnikinnick Creek: Feather Down Farm – Kinnikinnick Farm

Create your own Feather Down farm adventure. [Read More]

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Galena: Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa

Family fun includes snow adventures. [Read More]

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Chicago North: KOA in Chicago

Northwest KOA - Family camping fun near the city. [Read More]

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Chicago: Best Western River North Hotel

Chicago, IL: downtown hotel, offering great value and service - guests save even more with free hotel parking. [Read More]

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Chicago: CityPass Chicago - A Family Vacation Idea

An Easy Urban Family Vacation. [Read More]

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Chicago - Midway: Chicago Midway Hotel Center

A Midway Family Vacation Spot. You'll be downtown in a matter of minutes, ready to start your next family adventure. [Read More]

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Utica: Starved Rock Lodge

The park is a state treasure. Come visit. [Read More]

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