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The fun here starts with food festivals, scenic vineyards and a kid-friendly polar playground. It continues with roller coasters, water parks, and giant Ferris wheels. You can also experience endless shopping, try your luck at a casino, or explore the new Great Bear Wilderness exhibit.
BIG CITY FUN
region: Chicago
interest: Family / Discover / Play
Experience big city fun where world-class museums and Broadway theater meet soaring ships, captured subs and flying dolphins.
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STIR THE SOUL
region: Chicago
interest: Couples / Friends / Discover / Play
Escape to it all with Broadway theater, endless shopping, renowned museums, champagne cruises and lively nightlife.
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SUMMER SURPRISES
region: Chicagoland
interest: Family / Play
Surprise everyone in the family with roller coasters, waterslides, nature trails, jousting knights, and nose-to-nose views of polar bears.
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OUR TIME
region: Chicagoland
interest: Couples / Friends / Play
Experience the liveliness of Chicago’s suburbs where endless shopping, picturesque wineries, and spirited casinos await.
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SUMMER RETREAT
region: Northern
interest: Couples / Friends / Explore / Play
Retreat to quaint settings centered around wineries and Main Street shops or take in the scenery of a Japanese garden or towering bluffs of stone.
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TREASURED MEMORIES
region: Western
interest: Family / Play
Explore river country where boat rides come with riverfront shopping, minor league baseball, giraffes and a herd of bison.
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TIME AWAY
region: Western
interest: Couples / Friends / Explore / Play
Make the most of your time away with outdoor wine tastings, riverboat rides, historic villages and lively casinos.
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SOUTHWEST DISCOVERIES
region: Southwest
interest: Couples / Friends / Explore / Play
Wander trails made for biking, hiking and even wine tasting or enjoy a summer festival and the breathtaking scenery.
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JUST FOR TWO
region: Southern
interest: Couples / Friends / Explore / Play
Reconnect with a change of scenery dotted with wine trails, soaring rock formations and quaint restaurants.
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FAIRWAY FUN
region: Southern
interest: Couples / Play / Friends
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