{"id":401976,"date":"2021-05-27T08:22:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-27T13:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=401976"},"modified":"2021-05-27T08:25:14","modified_gmt":"2021-05-27T13:25:14","slug":"4-places-near-chicago-for-the-perfect-memorial-day-getaway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/4-places-near-chicago-for-the-perfect-memorial-day-getaway\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Places Near Chicago For the Perfect Memorial Day Getaway"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still looking for Memorial Day plans? Skip the crowds (and expensive air travel) to road trip somewhere new! Here are four great Memorial Day getaway trips that are driving distance from <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/where-can-you-find-boat-rentals-in-chicago-for-memorial-day\/\">Chicago<\/a>. Don\u2019t forget to pack lots of snacks, a killer playlist, and extra change for tolls along your journey. Happy travels!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"sbi-embed-wrap\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media sbi-embed\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CPUDwpoF1kD\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"13\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CPUDwpoF1kD\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/p>\n<div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; 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border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CPUDwpoF1kD\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Saugatuck\/Douglas (@saugatuckdouglas)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<h2>Saugatuck, Michigan<\/h2>\n<p><b>IN THE CAR: 140 miles \/ 2.25 hours<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Miles and miles of stunning beach along Lake Michigan. All sorts of winding, wood trails. Fresh organic eats from award-winning chefs. Just a few reasons you\u2019ll fall in love with the quaint town of Saugatuck. Need a few things to do? No worries, we put together an itinerary for you!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Saturday:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Catch some rays at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/saugatuck.com\/business-listings\/oval-beach\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oval Beach<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, one of the top freshwater beaches in the United States. Just a heads up, parking is $10 but the views are absolutely worth it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Sunday: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red or white? Spend the day sipping vino and feelin\u2019 fancy with your squad at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fennvalley.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fenn Valley Vineyards<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Monday:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Work up a serious sweat by climbing all 302 stairs at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/saugatuck.com\/business-listings\/mount-baldhead\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mount Baldhead<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CPL6K4Wrvcs\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by VISIT Lake Geneva (@visitlakegeneva)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<h2>Lake Geneva, Wisconsin<\/h2>\n<p><b>IN THE CAR: 80 miles \/ 1.5 hours<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It might sound corny but this one-of-a-kind lake town will take your breath away. And with so many fun things to do, it\u2019s hard to pick just a few. But we got you covered. Not sure where to stay? Check out the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelawnresort.com\/packages\/memorial-day-weekend-packages\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lake Lawn Resort<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for some Memorial Day festivities including a pig roast on Sunday! One, two, or three-night packages are available and the Lakeside Pig Roast and Lawn Party is open to resort guests as well as day visitors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Saturday:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Head to the Fireside Theatre for \u201cRock &amp; Roll Is Here To Stay\u201d featuring classics from the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s. Get your tickets <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firesidetheatre.com\/concerts\/rock-and-roll-may-22-29\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Sunday: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who doesn\u2019t love shopping? Load up on souvenirs at White River Gifts and the Waterfront Gift Shop located inside the Abbey Resort.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Monday:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Soak up the sun at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlakegeneva.com\/listing\/lake-geneva-riviera-beach\/64\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lake Geneva Riviera Beach<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CPV5h0OAiDg\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by VISIT Milwaukee (@visitmilwaukee)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<h2>Milwaukee, Wisconsin<\/h2>\n<p><b>IN THE CAR: 90 miles \/ 2 hours<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Head to north Wisconsin\u2019s largest city for a weekend full of excitement. Whether you\u2019re looking for well-deserved rest and relaxation or a schedule packed with activities, Milwaukee delivers. Here\u2019s some stuff to do during Memorial Day in MKE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Saturday:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Spend the day exploring and learning at the Milwaukee Public Museum. Ticket prices are $22. Get yours <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mpm.edu\/plan-visit\/ticket-prices\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Sunday: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling outdoorsy? Do some urban hiking at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dnr.wisconsin.gov\/topic\/parks\/laphampeak\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lapham Peak State Park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, featuring more than 17 miles of challenging loop trails.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Monday:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Head to Juneau Park or West Milwaukee Park to peep out the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelingbeergardens.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traveling Beer Gardens<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. 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Do yourself a favor and drive south to Indiana\u2019s capital. From the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitindy.com\/indianapolis-the-childrens-museum-of-indianapolis?utm_source=visitindy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">world\u2019s largest children\u2019s museum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the world\u2019s largest single-day sporting event, Indy has major fun at every turn. Here\u2019s what\u2019s happening.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Friday: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Head to the Indy 500 for Miller Lite Carb Day, the most exciting practice session of the year! Drivers racing in the Indianapolis 500 will have two hours to make their cars race ready during this final practice. Tickets are $25, get yours <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com\/events\/indy500\/buy-tickets\/Products?p=2ce48377-68c1-48fc-8b34-ff9ee31033c0\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Saturday:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Spend an evening at Mallow Run Winery for their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mallowrun.com\/picnic-concert-series\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picnic Concert Series Kickoff<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with My Yellow Rickshaw. Music starts at 6pm. Plus, enjoy FREE admission!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Sunday: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go for a Gondola Ride with the World Famous Singing Gondoliers! A 60 minute ride for 2 people will set you back about $180.00 each. 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