This summer, heat things up with a family getaway in Illinois that won’t break the bank. State fairs and festivals simmer with fun activities, while water parks and museums are the perfect places to cool down.
Chicagoland
Visit the Field Museum to go on a journey back to prehistoric times and see Sue alive. The new exhibit, complimenting the original Sue, features RoboSue, a “living” version of Sue, and a new 3D movie, “Walking the T.Rex.” The Sue Escapes exhibit is open now through Sept. 6. >>http://www.fieldmuseum.org>fieldmuseum.org or (312) 922-9410
With two Major League Baseball teams, Chicago hosts a game almost every night. Whether you are a diehard White Sox fan or you’re all about the Cubs, both U.S. Cellular Park and Wrigley Field offer a great time. >>http://www.cubs.com>cubs.com or (773) 404-2827, http://www.whitesox.com>whitesox.com or (312) 674-1000
Visit Lisle this summer and marvel at the Eyes to the Skies Festival. The carnival opens June 30. >>http://www.eyestotheskies.org>eyestotheskies.org or call (630) 541-6095
Celebrate 107 years of fun at the Will County Fair, Aug. 25 to 29 in Peotone. Fairgrounds fill up with carnival rides, a racetrack, a rodeo and a variety of food vendors. Don’t miss Family Day and Demolition Derby Day. >>http://www.willcountyfair.org>willcountyfair.org or (708) 258-9359
Northern
Stay in the woods in style at Grizzly Jack’s Grand Bear Lodge in Utica. Guests at the lodge get free access to the Grand Bear Falls indoor waterpark and Enchanted Forest amusement park. >>http://www.grizzlyjacksresort.com>grizzlyjacksresort.com or (866) 399-3866
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