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.
Nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan and the Kalamazoo River is your prime summer escape from Chicago—Saugatuck, Michigan. Surrounded by golden rolling dunes to the west and lush farmland...
Galena may have been established in the 19th century, but it remains the place to head to for a weekend escape from Chicago. The charming town is known for its live music, signature restaurants, and rusti...
If you're planning a summer escape to the stunning Lake Geneva, be sure to kick off your day at Big Foot Beach State Park. Nestled by the lakeside, this park offers a perfect setting for swimming, leisure...
Some of our most memorable Chicago moments are when we’re perched atop a fabulous rooftop, sipping delicious cocktails and enjoying light bites. Luckily, we have no shortage of spectacular rooftops downto...
Apologies to everyone in Chicago, but despite our beautiful beaches, it seems we don't have the best one. In fact, the top beach in the Midwest isn't even located in Illinois; it's in Michigan. A beach...
If you venture deep into Southern Illinois, you'll encounter Kinkaid Lake—a stunning 2,750-acre area located in Jackson County. Constructed in the late 1960s by the Crisenberry Dam on Kinkaid Creek, th...
A short drive from Chicago, you will find a sprawling 3,000-acre park in Oceana County along the Lake Michigan shoreline; it's an impressive oasis compared to the crowded shores of North Avenue and Oak Be...
Did you know there is a family-owned plant store along Clark Street that covers almost two entire blocks? Oh, and it happens to be one of the oldest in the city. Since its opening in 1977, Gethsemane G...
There are many places to make a splash this summer, but one of the most unique spots is Hall Quarry Beach. Located in Batavia, this facility was built into a former stone quarry and has been transformed i...
Even though we are in Illinois, we don't have to venture too far to find some of the most beautiful natural scenery in the world. If you drive about 100 miles west of Chicago, you will transition from one...