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Going Places 2011 Summer
On the cover: D’Amani Joiner, Chicago
Free things to do this summer in Chicago and the suburbs
Summer is Chicago at its best and, with a few helpful tips, it doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Read
Campfire cuisine in Chicago: 3 menus to get you going
Campfire Cuisine: More than just hot dogs
5 beautiful bike rides in Chicago and the suburbs
With gas prices grazing $5 per gallon, now's the time to break those bikes out of the garage and take to the streets. Read more...
Wildfire restaurant in Chicago heats up as family-friendly spot
My husband and I thought our steakhouse days had ended when our daughter arrived two years ago. Who takes a toddler to a steakhouse, right? Wrong! Read more...
Free things to do this summer in Chicago and the suburbs
Summer is Chicago at its best and, with a few helpful tips, it doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Read more...
"Whales" makes a splash at Field Museum in Chicago
Kids can listen to whale songs, create their own dolphin and "dive" underwater to hunt squid at Field's newest exhibit. Read more...
Campfire cuisine in Chicago: 3 menus to get you going
There's more to campfire cuisine than s'mores and hot dogs. Try one of these three fireside menus to get you started. Read more...
LaGrange Pet Parade puts feathers, fins and fur on display
The parade, celebrating its 65th anniversary this year with a "Still Rockin' at 65" theme, is a well-loved tradition in Chicago's western suburbs. Read more...
The Choo-Choo in Des Plaines for train-crazy kids
We brought a train-crazy toddler to The Choo-Choo, a Des Plaines diner where the locomotive is king. Read more...
The best pools in Chicago
There's nothing worse than a disappointed toddler on a sweltering day, so we did a "splash test" for you so you can quickly zoom in on the best pool for your family. Read more...
Today’s travel must-haves for Chicago families on the move
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All-Inclusive Family Fun in Florida
Club Med Sandpiper Bay provides vacation activities for adults and kids alike. Read more...
Rediscover a new southwest Michigan
If you haven’t been to southwest Michigan in a while, you haven’t been to southwest Michigan. Read more...
Go beyond the beach on North Carolina's Crystal Coast
While kids are messing around with LEGOs and building robots, they're also learning math, physics, engineering and science. Read more...
5 best ice cream places in Chicago
Whether it's ice cream, gelato, frozen custard, sorbet or Italian ice your family craves, we've got you covered with five tasty options in Chicago to keep you cool all season long. Read more...
Kayaking in Chicago, kiddie-style
Imagine getting a view of the Chicago skyscape from a duck’s perspective. That is what participants in a kayaking tour of the Chicago River can expect. Read more...
Choo-choo diners in Chicago: All aboard!
Got a train-crazy tot? Try one of these five diners where the locomotive is king and step into a nostalgic world of choo-choo kitsch. Read more...
Illinois railway museum puts train-crazy kids in the conductors seat
There’s nothing like the toot of a train whistle to put you in the mood for adventure, and the Illinois Railway Museum in Union offers just the ticket. Read more...
