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. From pretend journeys to the North Pole in winter and “bunny” trains in the spring to mystery nights, spooky tales and pizza runs, taking a train with the kids is more fun than ever. Storybook travel is pure fun and during the winter months traditional “Santa Trains,” make enjoying Christmas even better. At many stations the family holiday tradition has a new twist provided by the heartwarming film version of Chris Van Allsburg’s book, The Polar Express. All aboard!
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USA: Heartland, Tracking Dinosaurs on Vacation.
Dino fanatics of all ages found their interest in the magnificent prehistoric reptiles rekindled with the ABC Mega Series of Dinotopia, based one of my favorite childhood books. Luckily nearly everyone in North America is within a short drive of ancient “lizards” and mammals.
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Indiana: South Bend, Family Vacation Ideas - Sand Dunes, Living History and College Football.
The fun stuff is waiting within an hour of Chicago. Northern Indiana is a comfortable, friendly spot with farm markets, bakeries and natural beauty. Any list will include obvious favorites. Comb the dunes along Lake Michigan or cast a line from shore; count nesting herons or go to a star party; ride a pony or pet a llama; hike, bike or slide in the snow. Residents love to talk college football. Antique stores are rewarding and ice cream simply the best. We have a short list for action.
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Indiana: Indianapolis, Conner Prairie – Follow the North Star.
Freedom…What are you willing to sacrifice for the sake of freedom? Conner Prairie's Follow the North Star offers an unprecedented simulation of the Underground Railroad experience. This prairie night adventure is ideal for parents wanting to share extreme living history with their children. The experience gives new meaning to the words “get real”.
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Indiana: Merrillville, Beaches, Bog Walks and Living History.
Within an hour of Chicago discoveries are waiting for families with a desire to getaway. Comb the shores of Lake Michigan; ride in a hay wagon to a pumpkin patch, hike, bike or slide in the snow. Count nesting herons or go to a star party. Ride a pony or pet a llama. The fun stuff is waiting.
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Indiana: Merrillville, Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza, A Family Getaway Spot.
Located just 35 minutes from downtown Chicago and just 20 minutes from Lake Michigan, this location defines weekend getaway. Live entertainment at the Star Plaza Theatre is footsteps from the lobby and there are plenty of parks and beaches within minutes of the front door. Getaway weekend activities include picking your own apples and, finding the perfect pumpkin or when the snow falls, cross country skiing and ice fishing.
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