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Post by judy on Aug 24, 2019 0:18:43 GMT
Looking for a drivable getaway from Chicago. My only wish is to have a balcony or porch where I can see and hear waves and a beach. Am I asking too much?
While I’d love to hope on a place, we only have two nights over Labor Day weekend.
Anyone have a suggestion? Thanks!
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Post by smcast on Aug 24, 2019 0:23:52 GMT
We really enjoyed Indiana Dunes National Park. Did not stay there though. Would've liked to spend more time there but passing through for a family high school graduation. Door county is beautiful but if you only have two days, it would be too far.
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Post by littlemama on Aug 24, 2019 1:06:10 GMT
South Haven, Grand Haven, Traverse City, anywhere along the west side of Michigan.
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Post by beepdave on Aug 24, 2019 1:15:38 GMT
Saugatuck is another nice place along Michigan's west coast.
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Post by coaliesquirrel on Aug 24, 2019 1:26:16 GMT
I don't know much about specifics, but we were just in Milwaukee for their Irish fest last weekend, and it was in a park right along the water. The music was loud, so I'm not sure if there were waves to hear (though we did see them) or beaches, but I definitely remember hearing gulls and feeling like it was a very relaxed place I'd like to go again. Maybe somewhere around there?
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Aug 24, 2019 1:35:20 GMT
I've never been to Door County (WI), but that seems like the kind of thing people go to Door County for.
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Post by freebird on Aug 24, 2019 2:27:36 GMT
One of my friends just went to Madeline Island in Lake Superior. It actually looked really fun. I might head that direction now.
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Post by kibblesandbits on Aug 24, 2019 12:14:03 GMT
anywhere on the lakeshore in Michigan will be fully booked for Labor Day weekend.
Saugatuck is an easy drive from Chicago - there may be some hotels in the area with space, but won't be waterfront. Same with Grand Haven, you'll have to bring your beach chair and park at the beach and sit lakeside. South Haven - same.
Good luck!
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Post by annie on Aug 24, 2019 16:19:13 GMT
Door County, WI - but I am betting it is sold out
Lake Geneva, WI
Western Michigan beaches
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Post by judy on Aug 24, 2019 17:03:21 GMT
Thanks everyone!! We’ve realized this isn’t a last minute getaway option for Labor Day! Southern MI is a popular place! But I appreciate the suggestions.
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Post by tmarschall on Aug 24, 2019 17:07:40 GMT
Indiana Dunes...we are in your back yard. We could be your get away this afternoon. 35minutes away...beautiful beaches, parks, national lakeshore, Airbnb's in Gary, Miller, Portage, Michigan City.
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Post by lisaknits on Aug 24, 2019 17:49:14 GMT
Blue Harbor Resort in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. It's about an hour north of Milwaukee on Lake Michigan.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2019 17:52:43 GMT
Indiana Dunes National Park. I'm glad to hear about this new national park..makes 61. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2019 17:54:54 GMT
How far is it to Toronto?
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Aug 24, 2019 18:33:22 GMT
How far is it to Toronto? 500-some miles, 8ish hours, not including the hour you have to move ahead for the eastern time zone. (Interestingly, about the same distance to Madeline Island/Lake Superior.) |
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