Best family vacation spots: Chicago, Galena, St. Charles, and Springfield. Best places for family vacation fun: Grant Park Zoo, Kidpalooza and Lollapalooza, Kidpalooza, Abraham Lincoln’s home, Navy Pier ChicagoShakes, Museum of Science and Industry, Shedd Aquarium, Six Flags Great America. Things to do with kids: shopping, theatre, corn mazes, and music festivals. (Image of Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Springfield CVB. )
Sharing music with your kids has its own rewards and Lollapalooza in Grant Park is the place to do it.This year bands converge on eight stages in Chicago’s Grant Park from August 3-5. [Read More]
Yes, it is possible to have a family beach vacation in the middle of the US. The Great Lakes area offers several rewarding spots and some of the very best water parks can be found in Ohio and Illinois. [Read More]
The 10th annual concert collaboration with The Chicago Chamber Musicians will definitely be amazing. The name succinctly describes this unique event created for families. [Read More]
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]
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. [Read More]
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. [Read More]
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. [Read More]
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. [Read More]
From Minnesota and Wisconsin to Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan the season looks promising for quick getaways and making memories. [Read More]
With summer family vacation time on the radar screen the folks at Jellystone have announced Yogi’s newest family vacation spots - each with a unique personality and all fun, friendly, clean, and service-oriented. [Read More]
July is "Family Golf" month according to the National Golf Course Owners Association and golf courses have special offerings meant to be enjoyed. Checkout our recent discoveries for families. [Read More]
Looking to lighten up and laugh a little more? Want to camp out and share s’mores or play laser tag with your kids or better yet introduce your family to Yogi Bear? [Read More]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
