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Romantic ideas for the
Chicago metro area.
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1. Dune Ridge Winery |
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| Dune Ridge Winery |
Spend the day at Lake Michigan, and bask in the vastness of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore -- a day when you can never have enough of the grandeur of nature. The unique features of this 25-mile long shore on Lake Michigan are wetlands, woodlands, dunes, parks, and beaches. Paddle along with your date or comb West Beach, the only beach with lifeguards. The beach also boasts of places where you can picnic, a bathhouse where you can take a hot shower, and many restaurants that offer discounts and great food. You can clamber up onto a dune or skip flat stones on the smooth surface of Lake Michigan. The park also has 45 miles of trails where you can enjoy horseback riding, hiking, cross country skiing, or cycling.
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2. Crystal Mountain Resort |
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| Crystal Mountain Resort |
Crystal Mountain Resort is one of Chicago’s favorites, since it appeals to all: families, couples, or a group of friends. The keyword is togetherness, and importance is given to it. Families and friends can ski on their own trails, yet be together as they meet at the end of the trail. Loki and Thor, are the steepest runs, yet the Crystal Mountains are considered tame by the masters of the trade. Despite its remote location, the resort is selected to take part in the Alpine and the Nordon Premier Ski Programs of L. L. Bean. Another unique feature of the resort is that it caters to the beginners of the game. The Cheers run has a double chair lift that moves at a slow pace. With a vertical drop of 375 ft. and ten lifts, the resort has full snow boarding facilities. At the end of a hard day of skiing, try a massage at the fitness center, or relax and ease your muscles in the hot tub, and then dine at the Alpine for a complete finish to the fantastic weekend.
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3. Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore |
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| Indiana Dunes Park |
Spend the day at Lake Michigan, and bask in the vastness of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore -- a day when you can never have enough of the grandeur of nature. The unique features of this 25-mile long shore on Lake Michigan are wetlands, woodlands, dunes, parks, and beaches. Paddle along with your date or comb West Beach, the only beach with lifeguards. The beach also boasts of places where you can picnic, a bathhouse where you can take a hot shower, and many restaurants that offer discounts and great food. You can clamber up onto a dune or skip flat stones on the smooth surface of Lake Michigan. The park also has 45 miles of trails where you can enjoy horseback riding, hiking, cross country skiing, or cycling.
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4. Enjoy a Long Drive |
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| TallGrass Restaurant |
Enjoy a date with a long drive and delicious food. One of the best romantic spots and an ideal place to take your special date is the Tallgrass Restaurant-one of the ten best restaurants in the Chicago area. Located in Lockport, about sixty miles from Chicago, the long drive gives you time to get to know your date better .Follow the drive with fantastic food at the Tallgrass Restaurant, an ideal spot for lovers of contemporary food and excellent wine.
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5. The Cedar Creek Winery |
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| Cedar Creek Winery |
Situated twenty miles north of Milwaukee, Cedar Creek Winery is a small unit that produces award-winning wines. More than a dozen different varieties of wine are produced here. Some of the favorites are Cabernet, Syrah, Riesling, Chardonnay, and Cranberry Blush. An added attraction is the wine tasting. An informative visit to the underground cellars and the tasting room is well worth the $3 that you pay. You can shop at the boutiques, or follow your visit to the winery with lunch at one of the restaurants at the Cedar Creek Settlement.
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