Located less than an hour away from Champaign-Urbana, Moraine View State Recreation Area provides a delightful outdoorsy destination for your family featuring on-site kayak rentals and a lakeside restaurant.
‘A Small Town Christmas Village’ Exhibit Returns in Ogden
Visit the largest miniature Christmas village you’ve ever seen in Ogden, just a short drive from Champaign-Urbana.
Start a New Family Tradition and Pick Out a Christmas Tree at No Bad Days Farm in Shelbyville
Take a short drive to No Bad Days Farm in Shelbyville, where you can select your Christmas tree, wreath and more in this picturesque rural setting.
Pinky’s on Lake Sara Offers Lakeside Dining — and Play
Live music on the weekends, sand play while you wait and kids meals served on a frisbee make Pinky’s on Lake Sara a must-visit this summer.
Day Trip: Wonderland Express at Chicago Botanic Garden
Wonderland Express might be the best Chicago holiday attraction you’ve never been to.