10 Super Day Trips from Chicago for Spring Break

 

Time to get out and explore! If you are looking for ideas for day trips, here is a collection of some  ideas to inspire you to get on the road:

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Weekend Windup {Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs March 25 - 26, 2023}

 

Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs March 25 - 26, 2023

Here comes the weekend! Here are my picks for local family fun:

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Learning the Stories Laying the Foundation of Geneva, Illinois at the Geneva History Museum

 

We wandered to the Geneva History Museum this week to experience the new Viking's Voyage exhibit highlighting the ship Viking. Viking was originally part of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago and now calls Geneva home. However, we quickly learned that the museum's main exhibit focusing on Geneva history engages the spirit of discovery. We enjoyed exploring the two galleries and learning about Geneva.

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Weekend Windup {Chicago Suburbs Family Fun March 17-19, 2023}

Chicago Suburbs Family Fun March 17-19, 2023

St. Patrick's Day Weekend is here! There is plenty of fun for St. Paddy's and more -- here are my picks:

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Splendid Lake Views and Woodlands at Oakhurst Forest Preserve in Aurora, Illinois

 

Hiking at Oakhurst Forest Preserve in Aurora invited us to an adventure with beautiful lake views with plenty of wildlife even in winter. Visiting on a spectacular late winter day, we enjoyed the preserve with quite a few others desiring to get out and soak up the weather. The 394-acre Oakhurst Forest Preserve unfolds many nature adventures throughout the year.

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Weekend Windup {Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs March 11-12, 2023}

 

Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs March 11-12, 2023

Between maple tapping and St. Patrick's Day, there is plenty of fun to be had this weekend in the Chicago suburbs! Here are my picks:

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Hiking Through a Glacial Landscape at Glacial Park Conservation Area in Ringwood, Illinois

 

Spectacular weather recently enticed us to explore the many rolling trails of Glacial Park Conservation Area in Ringwood, Illinois. We quickly became enamored by the glacial sculpting of this amazing McHenry County preserve and are already anticipating return visits. Visit Glacial Park Conservation Area with us:

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2023 Chicago Suburban Native Plant Sales

Spring is in the air which means it is time to think about Native Plant Sales! I have put together a list of many of the upcoming Native Plant Sales in the Chicago suburbs. I will add more as information becomes available. Ordering has started in some cases, so check it out. Purchasing natives for your yard not only helps support the environment but also supports some great local organizations as well.

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Weekend Windup {Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs March 4-5, 2023}

 

Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs March 4-5, 2023

The weekend is almost here and maple sugaring events have started! Here are my picks for weekend fun:

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