Travel

Trips from Chicago

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• Wisconsin biking

• Head into the Wisconsin woods for an Olympic-worthy cycling adventure—and refuel with beer and cheese along the way.

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• Midwestern road trips

• Sure, you know where you want to go, but do you know when to go?

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• Birmingham, AL

• Check out the Magic City’s history, food and indie charm.

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• Eureka Springs, AR

• Diversity makes a trip to this mountain village an ideal escape.

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• Hollywood, FL

• Instead of star sightings, find manatees and beautiful beaches in this other Hollywood.

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• Charleston, SC

• Take in the sights—and smells—of this charming Southern city.

Travel tips

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• Camping 101

• Les Stroud from the Discovery Channel’s Survivorman on how to survive—and actually enjoy—the wilderness.

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• Samantha Brown

• The Travel Channel host gives us a preview of the Chicago episode of Great Weekends.

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• Farecast.com

• Will ticket prices rise or are they at rock bottom? Find out with this site.

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• Carry-on 101

• Here's how to avoid fees and pack it all in your carry-on bag.

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• Priority Pass

• What to do when your flight is delayed.

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• City walks

• Free walking tours make five great cities ideal destinations.

International trips & tips

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• Zihuatanejo, Mexico

• Head for the border.

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• Lima, Peru

• In the “City of the Kings,” you can live like royalty on few dinero.

Neighborhoods

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• Oak Park

• This western ’burb has all the Wright attractions.

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• Skokie

• Take a stroll around town when you head to Skokie for the new Illinois Holocaust Museum.