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Chicago Museums Your Kids Will Love

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Chicago is one of my favorite cities and a super kid-friendly place to visit. For many families in the Midwest, it's an easy drive and offers a fantastic big city experience that still feels easy to navigate and full of friendly Midwesterners. No matter what time of year we visit, the city's museums offer tons of fun for kids and parents alike. Here's a list of some of our ... Read More

How to Save Money on Museums with the ASTC Passport

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We all know how those vacation dollars add up quickly. The flights, the food, the hotels. By the time you've made it to your destination, there might not be much left in the budget. The cost of admission to many attractions can quickly add up, sometimes even approaching the price of another hotel night. Call me crazy, but I'd rather be able to stay longer or take more trips ... Read More

Affordable Family Winter Getaways To Fight Your Cabin Fever

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You might be starting to feel a little bit of cabin fever. That spring break trip is a long way off and you can only spend so many hours on your couch watching movies with your kids before you start to feel stir crazy. Whether you're saving for a bigger spring break or summer trip or only have a few long weekends to explore, it's nice to have some affordable family winter ... Read More

Experience Turkey Run State Park: Family Hiking in Indiana

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Ladders, a waterfall, squeezing through a wedge rock...not things you typically put into the sentence 'What I did on my hike in Indiana'. But the Hoosier state has a few surprises up her sleeve when it comes to unique hiking experiences and Turkey Run State Park might just be among one of the best. This Indiana state park is situated in western Indiana just about an hour and ... Read More