Martin Luther King Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Parent/Teacher Conference Day, Professional Development Day: running out of ideas about what to do with your kids during all those school holidays? Forget the usual suspects—your kids have been there, done that. Why not use the one-day vacay as an excuse to try something new? Interesting adventures, […]
If the Wisconsin Cheese Trail isn’t your slice of cheddar, but you still want to get away for the weekend, check out Lake Geneva’s upcoming fall events. September 1-6: 161st Annual Walworth County Fair: This fair features tons of great activities for the entire family, including a kiddie carnival, pony rides and a petting zoo. […]
Head out west on a warm summer day to catch all the excitement Arlington Heights has to offer. Known for its lush parks and great schools, “Arlington Heights has a great, family-oriented atmosphere,” says restaurant owner Mike Caringella. “We take pride in our community.” Here are some of our suggestions if you’re spending the day […]
The legends are true. Less than three hours north, starting in Madison and meandering in every direction along back-country roads dotted with family farms, cornfields and quaint old dairies, you’ll find the best place in the nation to spend a weekend overindulging on cheese. Old World Emmentalers made in copper-lined Swiss kettles. Impossibly creamy […]
It makes sense to put some spare water in the trunk when you’re setting off on a road trip this August, but it’s important to check your car’s fluid levels as well! Your engine works harder to cool down in the high temperatures, especially when you’re stuck in traffic, so proper coolant level is extremely […]
The town of Barrington is seeing a renaissance, with new shops and restaurants opening their doors in the charming downtown area. This is only heightening the sense of community. “There’s a homey feel, and it’s nice being able to walk through town and know the store vendors,” says chef Mary Rose Hoover. “There’s a […]
Gather up the grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles and second cousins twice removed: Multi-generational trips are the hottest trend in the travel business. “The fastest growing segment of our business is multi-generational travel,” says Geoffrey Kent, chairman and CEO of Abercrombie & Kent, the Oak Brook-based luxury travel company. “Our clients don’t just want to […]
From its parks to its museums to its retail, Glenview is kid-tested, parent-approved. “It’s a fun and family-oriented place,” shop owner Stella Chun told us. We heartily concur. Here’s how to spend a day in Glenview. For breakfast, try… Orange Known for their egg dishes (the Eggs Benedict and specialty omelets are favorites), they also […]
You’ll never get this close to a bear unless you land a guest stint on “Man Vs. Wild.” After several years of planning and construction, the Brookfield Zoo’s latest installation, “Great Bear Wilderness,” opened in mid-May to much fanfare. Ask a naturalist and he or she may have a different answer, but from a tourist […]
Every community loves their July 4th (or 3rd) celebration. How many feature a band formed in 1917 by John Philips Sousa and the chance to spend the holiday with members of the U.S. Navy? For that honor, head up to the Great Lakes Naval Base. The vast 1,628-acre facility is open to the public at […]
