looking to drive within 2 hours or so from Chicago, to a romantic, fun, memorable area new to us. Already been to Galena %26amp; Starved Rock. This will be in late Sept.
Husband %26amp; I like to walk around, see some sites, cute shops, steak/italian/seafood restaurants, maybe a romantic outing like a carriage ride or sunset dinner cruise. we%26#39;re easy to please %26amp; pretty casual. I was thinking a romantic cute cabin with jacuzzi for two in the room somewhere....? any ideas where we can go? per night under $150. I want to ring in my 30%26#39;s and have fun memories of the bday :0)
30th bday weekend getaway suggestions?
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin is nice. The trees will be turning in late Sept. You can stay in a B and B right across from the Lake, cute shops, etc. A little longer drive will get you to Kohler, Wis. And don%26#39;t forget Chicago! You can find a weekend rate under $150 at lots of downtown hotels, take a carriage ride, a dinner cruise, see a show. We live in Chicago and just had a ';staycation'; downtown. It was great!
30th bday weekend getaway suggestions?
Check out Monticello, Indiana...known mostly for Indiana Beach (and those commercials with the crow that says ';There%26#39;s more than corn in Indiana';. You can rent a cabin or cottage along Lake Shafer. It%26#39;s a nice area, it has the amusement park (which is rarely busy), and lots of nature scenery.
Also, a few more suggestions...
- Sagatuck, Michigan (about 3 hours from Chicago)
- Indiana Dunes State Park (hotels nearby in Chesterton, IN...about 1 hr from Chicago)
- Koontz Lake, Indiana - cabins and cottages available for rent. Peaceful, boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, or just relaxing. Located off US 30 about 2 hours from Chicago.
- Bloomington, IN - If you want to drive a little farther, Bloomington Indiana is a BEAUTIFUL town with a great downtown square, shopping, nature, hills and forests. It%26#39;s just under 4 hours from Chicago. Nearby Brown County is one of the prettiest places I have ever visited...somewhat similar to Starved Rock, but the size of an entire county.
I would NOT recommend Monticello for a memorable weekend. I have a cottage on the lake, and as we like to just go an chill out, there%26#39;s not much else to do. Food choices are slim to none, and Indiana Beach has new owners this year, and they%26#39;ve made a lot of changes to the park.
I would however recommend the South Haven or Saugatuck area of Michigan. Cute shops, good food and much more to do. The Old Harbor Inn in South Haven is a nice place to stay if you want to be in the middle of things.
If you want to spend a little more, check out Serenity Springs in Michigan City. www.serenity-springs.com Totally relaxing, carriage rides, jacuzzi in rooms. It%26#39;s wonderful!
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