Are you out of luck on Fall Break plans? Missed the boat going down to the Bahamas? Here are some fun ideas that are cheap and not too far away. One day trips with your friends can be a blast maybe even check off something on your bucket list.

Kalahari – In Wisconsin Dells, WI you can visit Kalahari Resorts, you’ll know right away you’re somewhere special. Featuring an amazing variety of rides, slides and family adventures. They have  Indoor and Outdoor Water Parks for some thrilling outdoor and indoor adventures. Kalahari is a perfect place for all ages, ranging from 3 to 30. For more information: https://www.kalahariresorts.com/ohio

Chicago- Grant Park- Often referred to as “Chicago’s front yard,” Grant Park is over 300-acres of landscaped grass in between downtown Chicago and Lake Michigan. The Park was an important part of Daniel Burnham’s vision of a free and open lakefront that “by right belongs to the people.” As an area mostly clear of commercial space, the park hosts some of the city’s most popular attractions including: Buckingham Fountain, Millennium Park and the Art Institute of Chicago. For more information: https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en.html

Navy Pier- This 50-acre playground of entertainment, museums, activities, restaurants, and shops is the perfect place for some fun family time. They are hosting a Halloween Ball on October 29th and 30th. For more information: https://navypier.com/events/list/

Hike on high bridge – High Bridge is an abandoned trestle over Deer Creek on the Monon Railroad near Delphi. High Bridge is held up by large, stone concrete pillars. It was constructed in 1881 and rebuilt in 1891. It is the second-highest bridge in Indiana, standing 63 feet in the hair. It’s also the second-longest, nearly 854 feet on the old Monon line. For more information: https://bridgehunter.com/in/carroll/high/

Albanese – For over 30 years Albanese has been making the World’s Best Gummies & Candies right here in the United States. There are tons of selection for candies. Each wall is coated in candy, from chocolate to sour gummies. For just an hour and a half drive to Merrillville, IN, you can experience the best sugar rush of your life.  For more information: http://www.albanesecandy.com/

Echo Karaoke in Lafayette – You and a couple of your best buds can go in and get your own private room—there is a couch, table, and a TV. You go through their music selection and make a playlist. The playlist plays and you sing along, as loud as you want, with no one watching but your friends. It is only $7.50 an hour!

France park – Over in Cass County, you can discover the best outdoor recreation at France Park. In an abandoned stone quarry you can hike, bike or cross country ski on the 5-7 miles of well-maintained trails. There is fishing in Lake Trimer, camping at campsites, and the 24 hole Disc Golf course. Many activities and trails for people at any age.
Anything catch your eye? Already got the text in your group chat ready to send? Let me know in the comments below!