We love Chicago, but it’s also nice to get away every now and then. Find the best weekend excursions and getaways in Chicago and beyond.
If you want to experience a German village without traveling all the way across the Atlantic, there is a place that captures that spirit perfectly—and you won’t even need to fly there. Frankenmuth, Michigan, is j...
Worried about flight cuts in Chicago impacting your holiday travel plans? Amtrak has you covered! The national train service is launching its Winter Wanderlust Sale this season, offering discounts up to 30% on cross cou...
If you’ve ever found yourself in an unexpected place that later became etched in your memory, you know that memorable locations often arise in the least expected settings. The geography of the United States conta...
If you’re looking to plan a weekend escape this autumn but feel overwhelmed by too many choices, consider consolidating all your bucket-list cities into one trip. Is that even possible? Actually, yes! There’...
It’s officially fall in Chicago, which means it’s spooky season. With Halloween shortly approaching, all the creepy and scary activities will begin to pop up around you! So why not get a head start? There ar...
Although many people believe Chicago is remote compared to other cities, this actually presents a unique advantage. There are numerous opportunities to escape to small towns nearby and reconnect with nature. What’...
There’s nothing more stunning than watching a giant waterfall—the white, frothy cascade, the thunderous roar, and feeling the brisk breeze of droplets on your skin. This is why people around the world travel to se...
A Chicago suburb is among the safest cities in the U.S. according to a new ranking from WalletHub. The finance site has released its list of Safest Cities in America for 2025, comparing data from 180 urban areas to 41 k...
If you didn’t get a chance to admire the Harvest Moon on Monday due to the rain and cloud cover, there’s no need to fret—another celestial spectacle will light up the Chicago skies this week. The Draconid me...
Spirit Airlines is celebrating 25 years of service at O’Hare airport by offering flyers a steep discount on flights— but only for this week! Spirit marks 25 years with 25% off Flyers can take advantage of 25% off...
