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Mar 26th, 2002, 02:16 PM

wetwilly

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Best Lakeside Lodging IL, IN, WI

Any ideas for best Lakeside lodging during late July within 3 hour drive of Chicago? Would like quiet 2-3 day stay on lakeshore, with wildlife viewing, scenic outdoors, good food, outdoor activities, family oriented. Thanks!

Mar 27th, 2002, 09:19 AM

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anyone?

Mar 27th, 2002, 11:58 AM

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wetwilly: forget the states of Illinois and Wisconsin for lakeside lodging...go to Michigan...log onto www.michigan.org (not com) & search lodging. The areas around New Buffalo, Lakeside & Union Pier, MI. have great restaurants. (Can't say you'll see any wildlife, though.)

Mar 27th, 2002, 12:02 PM

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Try Lake Geneva Wisconsin. This place used to be called the Newport of the Midwest back in the day.

Mar 28th, 2002, 02:47 AM

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Three hours out of Chicago could put you in Manitowoc WI, right on the lake - with access to several state parks nearby, as well as a WWII sub to tour, an old-fashioned ice cream parlor and a funky little zoo for the kids.

Push it to 4.5-5 hours and you'd be in Door County which could fit ALL your specs.