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.
About 60 miles outside of Chicago, a quaint main street is currently being celebrated for its cheerful holiday spirit! The TODAY Show recently recognized Woodstock, IL for its glimmering Christmas atmosphere. Filled wit...
An exciting new attraction is coming to Navy Pier courtesy of Illuminarium Experiences. Early next year work will begin transforming the expansive space currently home to Crystal Gardens. Come 2023, an entirely differen...
Illumination is back for its 10th year in a row. The beloved light show, which is set to start this Saturday, November 19th, is filled with dazzling displays centered around nature. The Morton Arboretum’s centennial yea...
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 home...
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 De...
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...
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’s...
