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Pure Michigan adventuring: St. Joseph in 12 hours

Cheryl Eugenio -
The close-to-home beach town is calling you.
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#LoveIndy: 72 hours in The Circle City

Jackie McGoey -
Spend a long weekend getting to know and love Indy.
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The not-too-far-away getaway: New Buffalo, Mich.

Shannan Younger -
Wiggle your toes in the sand along the shore of Lake Michigan.
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Your international passport guide to Chicago

Chris Thomas -
Travel around the world without leaving the city!
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Camp in a real tree house in southern Illinois

Cortney Fries -
Camping in the new treehouses in Shawnee National Forest lets families camp without losing the luxuries.
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The best gas tank getaways near Chicago

Danielle Braff -
Ready to get out of town for spring break, but haven't booked a trip yet? Try one of these four trips that are just a gas tank away from Chicago.
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5 places tailor-made for Chicago families

Danielle Braff -
Traveling with kids over spring break can be fun ... if you stick to three key rules: Keep the travel time to a minimum,...
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10 short summer vacation ideas for Chicago families

Chicago Parent Editorial Team -
Looking for a weekend getaway or some short vacation to enjoy with your family? Well, here are ten travel ideas we have to help...
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Family road trip loop ideas from Chicago

Donna Bozzo -
Even though plane tickets are now a fortune, you don't have ditch the thoughts of taking a spring break trip. You don't even have...
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Visit history in Michigan

Tamara L. O'Shaughnessy -
Eight days by stage coach from Chicago–or these days just five hours by the trusted family Ford–lands
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