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4 easy Amtrak treks to take from Chicago

Chicago Parent Editorial Team -
Time to get away.
Travel

3 amusement parks worth traveling to this summer

Cortney Fries -
Check these off your amusement park bucket list.
Travel

3 places to take a fun, kid-free vacation

Natalie Dal Pra -
Make time for just the two of you.
Travel

A Chicagoan’s guide to Aruba

Elizabeth Diffin -
You'll be surprised by how much the island nation has in common with Chicago.
Travel

Think Las Vegas for a rejuvenating mama getaway

Cortney Fries -
There’s more to Vegas than casinos and nightclubs.
Travel

A trip off the grid: Mother-daughter dude ranch getaway

Cortney Fries -
Happy trails!
Travel

Exploring Winston-Salem: Plan a charming family trip to the South

Shannan Younger -
North Carolina's City of Arts and Innovation is calling.
Travel

Cruising the California coast with kids

Cortney Fries -
SFO -> Santa Cruz -> Monterey -> Santa Barbara -> LAX
Travel

Beyond Portland: A grown-up escape to Oregon

Taylor Wood -
Cleanse your winter palate.
Travel

Über-popular Waco, Texas is ideal for a quick family getaway

Elizabeth Diffin -
Mighty Magnolia mecca.
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