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.
This winter has been unexpectedly cold, but spring seems to have arrived in Chicago, as evidenced by the blooming cherry blossoms. These soft and delicate flowers typically bloom fo...
If you desire a European escape—a place with cobblestone sidewalks lined with local shops, galleries, eateries, and brewpubs—but don’t want to pay for the airfare to get there. You might be surprised to find...
The iconic U.S. Route 66 starts in Chicago and ends all the way in California. Well now the famed roadway has a new symbolic start point in the Windy City. Here’s all the details. Navy Pier designat...
After months of grey skies and heavy coats, spring doesn’t just arrive; it transforms the mood of a place. Overnight, streets become softer, trees burst into blooms of pink and white, and entire neighborhoods seem...
What if you could enjoy the perfect vacation without the crowds, just one hour from Chicago? Michigan City is truly one of the Midwest’s most underrated destinations. The charming town often flies unde...
Have a Southwest flight from O’Hare scheduled this summer? You’re plans might be getting rerouted. Southwest Airlines has confirmed it will officially discontinue service from Chicago’s O’Hare In...
Tucked away in the charming state of Michigan is a lakeside village with a population of around 8,000—St. Joseph. Despite its small size, the village has a lot to offer, including stunning landscapes, beautiful bed...
Travelers through Chicago airports could see longer wait times at security checkpoints this spring break season. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which includes the Transportation Security Administration, is in...
With the clocks springing forward this week, we can start looking forward to more humid air and the blooming of flowers. This is the time when winter escapes transition to spring adventures, and many of our favorit...
What most people love about Chicago—what we love—is that it is the Goldilocks of cities. It’s not as overcrowded as New York, and the traffic isn’t as unbearable as in LA. Even though we are in the M...
