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.
Get lost in various immersive illuminated worlds. As Christmas beckons our beloved seasonal events have started returning, providing us all with a shining light during the Midwest’s notoriously mean winter. Already hom...
Looking to get out of Chicago once winter hits? We feel you. Well, you’re in luck, as Chicago is one of only five cities in the world offering direct air service to every inhabited continent. According to the Chicago...
The world's longest timber-towered suspension bridge is officially open to the public, and it’s sure to be an exhilarating feat, hanging a daunting 118 feet above a vast valley. Located about five hours from the cit...
Divvy bikes are Chicago staples, so how does one end up in Mexico so far away from its docking station? When Chicagoan Ruperto Vergara saw the iconic bright blue bike parked outside a grocery store in Santa Ana Maya, Me...
Spooky season is almost upon us and a new outdoor immersive experience covering 45 sprawling acres is ensuring its scarier than ever. Bring on the thrills, chills, and ghastly apparitions, starting Sept. 30 in Franklin,...
Break away from screens and city clamor to the calm of Starved Rock State Park this fall. Chicago’s wealth of opportunity and world-class social scene means many of us become all too comfortable passing week on week in...
There’s a new dynamic adventure playground open in Glenview, IL. Available for kids of all ages, it’s as easy as registering online for a day of family-centric fun. Divided into two sections, dubbed Fun Zones, there...
One of Frank Lloyd Wright’s houses is officially available. The six-bedroom, 6.5-bath house in Mount Pleasant is on the market for the first time ever. The home, referred to as the Keland House, was first built in 1956...
It’s time to make a splash! A Roaring Rivers Water Park is the latest addition to come to River Oaks Mall. The space, which was formerly a Sears, will feature a rooftop pool, lazy river, and multiple slides along with a...
Head to Oglesby, IL for a glimpse of endless, gorgeous sunflower fields at Matthiessen State Park. The park covers a total of 1,629 acres with over 60 dedicated exclusively to towering sunflower fields. It’s a sight...