Travel

Kid-Friendly Stops Along the Union Pacific Northwest Metra Line

Looking for a fun family adventure that starts with a train ride? The Union Pacific Northwest Metra line is full of charming downtowns, playgrounds, sweet treats, libraries, and unique family…

2026 Strawberry Picking Near Chicago: Best U-Pick Strawberries for Families

Find a strawberry picking farm a short ride from the suburbs of Chicago and get some great tips for u-pick strawberries! Picking start dates included.

Boat Life, Lake Elizabeth, Wisconsin child with sunglasses and a hat on, riding in the boat

Great Lakes Boat Rentals for Chicago Families

Time to bring out the boats! Boating is a one-of-a-kind experience that provides a thrill all ages can enjoy and you don’t need to have your own boat to experience…

Tips for Maggie Daley Park and How To Get There From the Suburbs

We’ve been wanting to go to Maggie Daley Park for a while now and finally found a few good days to go (actually we recently ended up going twice!). The…

Tips for a Fun-Filled Family Day at the Bristol Renaissance Faire

The Bristol Renaissance Faire is an entertaining, immersive event that is open on weekends from early July through Labor Day Monday. The beautiful 30-acre site of land is just over…

13 Ideas for a Family Weekend in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

For generations, Lake Geneva in Wisconsin has been a magical summer getaway for Midwesterners, and the same holds true for me: Our family lake house has been the setting for…

Building for Kids is the Appleton Children’s Museum, and It’s Incredible

Building for Kids, a children’s museum in the heart of downtown Appleton, Wisconsin, is a must-see for families with children. With three children under 8, we are frequent flyers at…

The outside of the City Museum in St. Louis

Road Trip! Best Things to Do in St. Louis with Kids

I’ve been wanting to travel to St. Louis for some time, and my family (boys are six, eight, and twelve) finally decided to check it out for Spring Break. Just…

7 Memorable Things to Do in Branson with Kids

Branson, Missouri is known for its live theater shows, but there’s so much to do in this beautiful area of the Midwest! At 7.5 hours from Chicago, Branson makes for…

Things to Do in Sheboygan, Wisconsin: An Outdoor Lover’s Dream

Sheboygan, Wisconsin (tagged as “the Malibu of the Midwest”), is located only 2.5 hours from the Chicagoland area on Lake Michigan. Sheboygan is chock-full of outdoor activities including surfing, paddle…

Grizzly Jack’s Grand Bear Resort

We were invited to stay overnight at Grizzly Jack’s Grand Bear Resort in Utica, IL to check out their newly renovated indoor waterpark and the other amenities at the hotel.…

Things to Do in Champaign IL: Outside of Ordinary

Our family just got back from a weekend in Champaign and had such a great time. My husband and I went to University of Illinois, but had never been to…