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Going Places Spring 2011
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Lace up your sneakers for a family walk or run this spring in Chicago
Family-friendly walks and runs in Chicago this spring
Spring is on its way to Chicagoland, and what better way to greet it than on the run? So lace up the old joggers, grab the kids and head to these little-feet-friendly races. Read more...
Horseback riding around Chicago: How to get started in the saddle
Saddle up at one of these stables, just a short drive outside the city limits and the perfect place to tap into Chicago's pioneer roots. Read more...
Can't wait for spring? Find it indoors at Chicago's conservatories
When you need a little springtime, right this very minute (not whenever it decides to show up in Chicago), try one of the area's conservatories, which offer a whiff of spring for free. Read more...
Finding a healthier burger in Chicago and the suburbs
Who said burgers have be bad for you? Everest Burger in Glencoe goes healthy - without losing hearty. Read more...
Aloft Chicago O'Hare Hotel a bright spot by the airport
Aloft Chicago O’Hare offers a sleek place to stay, starting at just $89 a night. It’s a wonderful combination of modern adult appeal and activities for kids, making everyone in the family happy. Read more...
Stonewater Cove
Stonewater Cove Resort is not your average all-inclusive resort. About an hour west of Branson, Mo., it's small, intimate and decidedly upscale. Read more...
Go to Neverland by way of Chicago with "Peter Pan" at Tribune Freedom Center
Surrounded by 400 square feet of virtual London, the latest version of "Peter Pan" to fly into Chicago is an immersive, interactive experience the kids won't soon forget. Read more...
Playing a character while building character at Christian Youth Theater in Chicago
When kids take a class at any of the area’s nine Christian Youth Theater centers, they’ll learn much more than singing, dancing and performing. Read more...
Bubbles Academy is perfect for rainy day indoor play
What do you do with an energetic 1-year-old when it’s raining and cabin fever looms? We decided on the newly expanded Bubbles Academy, Lincoln Park’s play-and-learning center for kids under 5. Read more...
Chicago's Ritz Hotel concierge shares his family-friendly picks
New Bronzeville Children's Museum is a way into black history for Chicago kids
The nation's only African-American children’s museum in the country, Bronzeville Children's Museum is a South Side gem. Read more...
