Fall is an amazing time to travel and explore the world. With children back in school, there are much less crowds all over. The weather tends to be milder in many destinations, and the beautiful colors of autumn enhance the destinations and create amazing nature viewing opportunities. Additionally, Fall travel is usually a little more friendly for the wallet than other times of the year.

So, there you have it. Ideas for 10 long weekend getaways from the Chicago area. Each offers unique activities and sights, and while I only listed 10 in each destination, there are many more possibilities for things to do in each one of these places.

If you’d like help planning your weekend getaway, I would love to assist. I can prepare a very detailed itinerary options for each of these (and other places), so you don’t have to spend hours and hours researching and putting together a fun getaway.