Chicago has always been a staple in media, whether it be movies, musicals, or TV shows, it pops up often as a setting. More than that though, it has a lot to offer to tourists too! You’ll find that within this beautiful city, there are many many beautiful views and many of which can be great places to spend the day. Even without having specific locations in mind, there’s plenty to be seen from within the city, and the skyscrapers can be stunning from the ground. Great accommodation First of ...
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5 Apple Orchards to Visit This Fall
It's nearly fall y'all! Can you believe how quickly summer just flew by?? It feels like it was just yesterday that Peyton was getting out of the school and we were packing up the car to head to Wisconsin Dells. But yet, here we are, in school and starting to winterize the yard. I cannot believe how quickly the summer flew by! But with fall comes all the fun fall activities, festivals, and APPLES! Now it's time to hop in the car and head to the orchards! We love fall for visiting the local ...
Should You Visit Six Flags Great America Chicago??
I've been spending part of my summers in Chicago for my whole life. I have family down there and as kids, we used to stay and visit with my cousin for weeks. Now, as an adult, I go down and visit several times a year. In addition to all those little visits, Peyton spends a few weeks in Chicago every summer with family. It's a great way for her to become more independent and give me a break. But, in all the years I have been visiting Chicago we have never gone to Six Flags Great America. Can you ...
Escape to the Windy City for the Weekend
The Chicago area is one of our favorite destinations. It's only 5 hours from home and full of museums, zoos, attractions and more. It's the perfect change of scenery for the weekend. On our most recent trip, we stayed in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. It's just a short drive outside of Chicago, however, it's centrally located to the attractions and tollway making it the perfect choice for this trip. Our hotel of choice was the Country Inn and Suites in Elk Grove Village. Not only is it ...
Find Comfort at the Country Inn and Suites
On our recent trip to the Chicago area, we chose to stay at the Country Inn in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. We frequently visit the Chicago area and have discovered staying in a suburb is a nice option for our family. It's only a short drive to go into the city but the benefits of staying outside the city far outweigh the drive. First, you don't have to pay for parking in the suburbs! Did you know parking your vehicle at a Chicago hotel can cost over $50 a day? That adds up fast. Country ...
Toll Roads No Problem with the FastToll App
Peyton and I are in the Chicago area at least every other month. But I don't want to invest in an I-Pass because I don't need it in Minnesota. And Illinois is really the only place that we travel that has toll roads. But stopping at all those toll roads adds on travel time. That's more time being cramped up in a car. Plus you have to have exact change at some of the tolls because they are automated. Last year I heard about this new app call FastToll. Now, it only works in Illinois so you won't ...