Fall in the Midwest is actually a great time to travel. You escape the high temperatures and mosquitos that the summer brings, while also avoiding the freezing cold temperatures of the winter season! I collaborated with a group of other travel writers to bring you the best Midwest fall getaways in the USA!
Galena is a lovely little town close to the Iowa border. You can find my full guide to Galena here: 10 Fun Things To Do In Galena IL, USA. It’s quite a nice easy drive from Chicago, making it a good option for a day trip from the city. In this post I share several must…
I wrote a full guide of things to do in the Wisconsin Dells for adults, I have been several times staying both on and off the resorts and it’s packed full of everywhere that I have visited. However if you’re looking for a go to ready made Wisconsin Dells itinerary, this shares some of the…
In this post I share some of the best hotels and accommodation in the Downtown area. Dubuque is home to many different chain hotels, with the majority being located on the arterial road or Dodge St (HWY 20) in the business district. These are great if you are looking for somewhere if you are just…
When it comes to working out a Route 66 budget, many different things can affect the total cost. Are you flying in from overseas? How long will you be spending on the Route? Will you need a rental car? How much do you plan on eating? In this post, I share the budget breakdown from…
Six Flags Great America is located in Gurnee Illinois, around 40 minutes north of Chicago. In 2019 I visited the park twice…well 3 times if you count the day we drove 3 and a half hours from Iowa, just to find out it was closed. So my first Six Flags tip would be to check…