Illinois

Chicago, Illinois

Amazing Cities:
Chicago

Attractions

Chess Records - Chicago
Navy Pier - Chicago
Skydeck Chicago - Chicago

Historic Places

Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site - Collinsville
Ulysses S. Grant Home - Galena
Wrigley Field - Chicago

Museums

Art Institute of Chicago - Chicago
Chess Records - Chicago
Ernest Hemingway Birthplace Museum - Oak Park
Field Museum of Natural History - Chicago
Morton Arboretum - Lisle
Super Museum - Metropolis

Music

Chess Records - Chicago

Parks & Forests

Matthiessen State Park - Oglesby
Starved Rock State Park - Oglesby

Presidents

Ulysses S. Grant Home - Galena

Rock Formations

Starved Rock State Park - Oglesby

Scenic Areas

Buckingham Fountain - Chicago
Starved Rock State Park - Oglesby
Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve - Lemont

State Parks

Matthiessen State Park - Oglesby
Starved Rock State Park - Oglesby

Tourist

Navy Pier - Chicago
Skydeck Chicago - Chicago

Waterfalls

Rocky Glen Waterfall - Lemont

Welcome to New Mexico Sign on Interstate 10.

An Epic Boston to Los Angeles Cross-Country Drive
A few years back, I picked up and moved across the country from Boston to Las Vegas, and it was the perfect excuse for a cross-country road trip.

Chicago, Illinois

Nine Fantastic Day Trips from Chicago
Whether you want to hike in a state park, enjoy unique shops and cafes in historic towns, cool off at a waterpark, or head over to the sand dunes of neighboring Indiana and Michigan, there’s no shortage of awesome day trips from Chicago.

Woman looking for money-saving travel tips at the airport

Seven Time and Money-Saving Travel Tips
Here are a few of the most useful money-saving travel tips and time-saving travel tips to help you adjust to an ever-challenging travel environment.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

A Musical Journey: The Ultimate List of Rock, R&B & Country Destinations in the USA
There's so much rich music history in the USA. Whether you like rock, blues, R&B, or country, there are plenty of great spots to bring a little electricity to your next road trip.

Mount Rushmore

Forget Route 66 – Take This Epic Chicago to Denver Road Trip Instead
Want to see the best of the Midwest? This Chicago-to-Denver road trip is more scenic than Route 66, and it hits many of the highlights from the Windy City to Rocky Mountains, and much more.

Gluten-free Bantam & Biddy Greek Salad w Roasted Chicken

Eleven Tips for Traveling with Celiac Disease
I’ve learned and adjusted to traveling with Celiac Disease through a lot of trial and error. Here's a few tips that will help make traveling with Celiac safe and enjoyable.

Yosemite National Park

Amazing Guide to Yosemite National Park
Regardless of the type of adventure you’re searching for, we’re sure you’ll appreciate this roundup of quintessential ways to relish in the wonder of Yosemite National Park.

Samsonite Winfield 2 Hardside Luggage with Spinner Wheels, Internal and External View

This Samsonite carry-on suitcase is on deep discount right now
Samsonite's 20" Spinner luggage maximizes your packing power and meets most carry-on size restrictions for those traveling domestically and looking to stay light. And it's 44% off right now!

Charlotte, North Carolina - Stock Photo by Christopher Boswell.

16 Things to Do in Charlotte
The Charlotte region is surprisingly packed with attractions, from museum exhibits and historical sites to parks and outdoor recreation areas.

Bixby Creek Bridge in Monterey, CA

13 Instagram Stops Along the Pacific Coast Highway
Here are 13 Instagrammable spots along the Pacific Coast Highway that you must stop and see.

Goblin Valley State Park

An Epic Denver to Sequoia Road Trip
Planning a Denver to California road trip? There's plenty to see along the way. If you've got 10 days, here's a suggested road trip itinerary that takes you through multiple National Parks, a few awesome hikes, and easy driving between stops.

T.A. Moulton Barn in Grand Teton National Park

Looping the Grand Tetons: Cruising through Montana, Wyoming, Idaho and Yellowstone
After I finally made the trip to Jackson, Wyoming, and spent a few days exploring, I wondered: What took me so long, and why aren’t more people talking about Grand Teton National Park?

Ririe, Idaho Rest Stop

Top Five Things To See in Idaho
Most people don’t know much about Idaho beyond its reputation for potatoes. That’s really not fair given how much there is to see in the state.

The view from Sharp Top Mountain / Photo by Isaac Wendland on Unsplash

A Driving Loop Through the Heart of Virginia
This epic route through the middle of the state includes Founding Fathers, stunning mountain ranges, natural and man-made bridges, and so much more.

Brees Lookout at Hot Creek in Mammoth Lakes, CA

From Vegas to Tahoe - Route 395 Is the Ultimate California Road Trip
Tourists know about the Pacific Coast Highway road trip, and sure, that’s a spectacular oceanside drive. But U.S. Route 395 is the California road less traveled and more spectacular.