Midwestern Vacation Ideas

Updated on April 02, 2007
N.M. asks from Washington, IL
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My husband and I are trying to figure out a fun, not totally commercialized place to take our kids for a week this summer. We're thinking along the lines of an outdoorsy area where we might be able to rent a cabin & do stuff like swim, paddle boats, fishing, mini golf, hike trails & go to local shops & restaurants. We're not thinking something like Wisconsin Dells or Great America. Starved Rock is a great idea, but we're going to go there this fall and do the indoor water park thing, so we're just looking for something farther away that is a little tourist-y, but not totally commercial. We live right next to Peoria, IL and would like to drive about 6 hours or less to get to where we're going. Does anyone have a suggestion of an out-of-the-way place that might be what we're looking for? The more suggestions, the better!! Thanks so much!

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M.Y.

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Starved Rock could be nice. It's mostly outdoorsy type stuff and I'm pretty sure they have a lodge you guys could stay at.

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A.E.

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umm starved rock comes to mind

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T.L.

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I was also thinking of Starved Rock! It would be close for you, and seems to have most of the things you mentioned!

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B.D.

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French Lick, IN is really nice. It is about 5 1/2 hours from Peoria. It has the small town feel and is located within a few miles of Patoka Lake. Patoka Lake has fishing, camping, cabins, there are also several Bed and Breakfasts in that area. There are also antique shops, a winery, the old West Baden resort has tours, there is also an old fashioned train which does train rides. They were working on a casino which I think just opened recently. The area also has several caves that offer public tours and there are places nearby that offer horseback riding. Have a nice vacation!

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