Travel With Kids
Plan a getaway with your kids—and get tips on how to make it the smoothest trip possible. There are tons of vacation options just a short drive from Chicago. Looking for a trip outside the Midwest? Our members have lots of advice on the best destinations for sun, sand or snow.
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We're road-tripping to Nashville and Louisville for spring break and would love some ideas on things we should do. Our boys are 7 and 10. We're definitely doing the Slugger museum and Muhammad Ali museum in Louisville but would love your other ideas on activities, must-sees, restaurants, etc. Thank ...
Haven't been to NYC/Mahattan in over 20 yrs. Would like to take my 2 boys (14,16) in late Feb/early March for the weekend. They are not big into waiting in museum lines so prefer checking out neighborhoods, stores, outdoorsy things, We will stay near Times Square. Can anyone help with some ide...
Anyone has been in recent years? What was your experience? ...
Did Mackinaw last year-looking for new ideas. ...
Anyone been? Any tips on places to stay or restaurants? This would be End of Feb/Early March - long weekend. I have heard Cheecalodge in Islamorada is great or Bakers Cay in Key Largo. I have heard to avoid Key West with kids -- that is very heavy on party scene? I can't be...
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