by Cheryl | May 31, 2021 | places we EAT, places we PLAY
Summer is starting to look a little bit more normal this year. If you’re like my family and I and are making up for lost time, then you may be eager to make the most out of this summer. Not sure what to do? Believe me, there is so much out there! If you need a...
by Cheryl | May 28, 2021 | destinations we EXPLORE, Museums, places we PLAY
On our Route 66 road trip through Illinois, we stopped by the most charming town of Pontiac. It was the perfect stop to stretch our legs as well as learn more about the Mother Road. Learn all about Route 66 Pontiac is home to not one, but 4 museums. And guess what?...
by Cheryl | May 26, 2021 | destinations we EXPLORE, places we EAT, places we PLAY
It’s road trip time! For the ultimate classic American road trip head down Route 66. Did you know that Route 66 starts in Chicago? My family and I drove through Route 66 in Illinois during Spring Break and had a blast. We found tons of roadside attractions (many...
by Cheryl | May 23, 2021 | destinations we EXPLORE, places we EAT, places we PLAY
Ready to get your Kicks on Route 66 in Joliet? Not only does the town offer a rich history of Route 66 but we also found a couple of new spots to hike. Here’s what you can do with the family in Joliet. Get hiking with the family in Joliet Pilcher Park For...
by Cheryl | May 20, 2021 | hikes, places we PLAY
If you’re looking for a unique hike, then make your way to Joliet Iron Works Historic Site. What was once the second-largest steel mill in the nation now functions as an informative trail through abandoned ruins. Such a contrast from the previous hike we did in...
by Cheryl | May 19, 2021 | date night, places we EAT, places we PLAY
Looking for a fun date night idea? See Michaelangelo’s Sistine Chapel! No need to travel to Italy to see his work of it – it has made it’s way to the Chicagoland area. The Sistine Chapel Exhibition lets visitors see the masterpiece from a different...
