ThereÂ’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.
After shelling out for holiday presents, decorations and food, you may not have $200 left over to drop on a day at the spa. But you and your kids can enjoy a relaxing afternoon together by creating a spa experience at home.
My daughters ran, rolled and bounced down the sandy face of the dune all the way to the beach, then climbed back up so they could roll down again. “I could do this all day!” the oldest exclaimed.