Wanna get away out of Chgo for about 4 days mid August. Someplace different than where I always go. (Key West, Ft Laud, Dewey Bch DE)
Drive or short flight (2 1/2hrs). Not too expensive. Sun-Weds most likely.
On beach/water....want to be able to walk to a few bars w/music, shops, place to eat shrimp and fish on a pier over the water.....doesn't need to be major party place ~ just not dead! So far thoughts are someplace in MI, Ocean City (but seems too busy crowded)
Pine Island, FL but would love some more options. bring 'em on!

What about the Carolinas? Cape Hatteras

Was told that I would not find many places we could walk to eat and drink there. ???

Here are some thoughts:

Toronto
Lake Champlaign
Lake Geneva
Door County
Montreal

Yea, lots of variety there but a couple of non tradional types.

Charleston, SC.

Whoops...forgot Macinac Island.

St. Petersburg

Jeckyll Island, GA

oh I feel bad doing this but I am Bumping this back up!

I think Myrtle Beach is a good choice. We live in NJ but go there every August for a week. It has great restaurants and entertainment, beautiful beaches and lots of sunny weather.Let us know what you pick.

What about Annapolis Maryland?
It is a beautiful area.