Neither. Isn't Cleveland also known as the "mistake on the lake"?

Go to Chicago. When you are in the downtown part of the city you don't need at car--lots of taxis, the El, etc. When you want to explore the surrounding area, rent a car. I would suggest a trip out to Galena, an old town on the Mississippi River with historical status and lots of antique shops. It's about 3 hours west of Chicago. If you want to overnight there is the Eagle Ridge Inn or lots of B&Bs. Have fun. I haven't been in Cleveland for 30 years and wouldn't go, even if it was totally rehabed.

Hi Kam!<BR>Hey, your answer surprises me! You are one of the classiest and most helpful posters on this board. And you have provided our family with a myriad of wonderful advice about California the past few years, and I'll always be grateful. <BR><BR>While I agree that Chicago is cool (in fact, DH and I are headed there for a long weekend next week) Cleveland Rocks! If you haven't been to Cleveland in 30 years, you haven't been to Cleveland.<BR><BR>I respectfully challenge you to give it a chance some summer and then make your decision. If I were a betting woman, I'd lay odds that you'll change your mind! :-))))

Well, Hmmmmm, I'm glad I at least coaxed you out - Hope the light didn't hurt your eyes! <BR><BR> There have been several responses to the 'where else in addition to Chicago' portion of your question. Keep in mind, that elsewhere on this Forum - in other Chicago threads - it's mentioned that one of the drawbacks to Chicago is there's no place else GREAT nearby. Myself, I would never pack two teens in the car and haul them three hours to Galena, never thought it was much of anything. If this is your first visit to Chicago - why not just luxuriate in not being rushed and enjoy all it has to offer, including boat rides, a day at the beach (Oak Street), maybe rent some bikes for a ride along the lakefront, the zoo, shopping, food and museums galore.

Can't stop trying to come up with a worthwhile jaunt for you, though. How 'bout this- (It depends on the nature of your children, of course): Springfield and nearby New Salem is very interesting for the Lincoln history and about a three hour (extremely flat and boring) drive from Chicago.

TTT

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