During these rough economic times, going on that exotic honeymoon may not be the best financial choice; however, the newly married couple should not forgo a honeymoon vacation. What about a honeymoon staycation? If you live in or near a big city, this could turn out to be a fantastic idea and discover fun an exciting new things right in your own backyard. I for one grew up in the city of Chicago; however, there are so many things which I still have yet to discover in this beautiful city. Chicago and the surrounding areas are filled with history and I am not just talking about the history surrounding the days of Al Capone. Chicago has so much more to offer than that. If you travel to the different suburbs, you can discover how people lived during the pioneer days. You can see how the Native Americans settled on the land.
The great thing about Chicago during the summertime is there are so many things to do which will either be free or not cost too much money. Certain museums are offering free entry on certain days, so if there is a museum you have never been to before or that you absolutely love, search out the dates of their free entry and add that to your honeymoon.
Concerts are another way to enjoy the city for free. Certain suburbs and the city will offer summer concert series for free, so you and your newly betrothed can pack a picnic dinner and enjoy some wonderful music together.
Have we even discussed food yet? Chicago is a city which is definitely known for its marvelous cuisine. We definitely brag about our pizza, hot dogs, and Italian beef sandwiches, but there is a vast array of fine dining establishments as well. Maybe one of the honeymoon nights, you as a couple could catch a wonderful musical and follow it up with a fabulous dinner. If you are still not ready to call it a night, there are so many clubs in all different genres you can go to and dance the night away.
Another fantastic thing about a staycation in the area is if you want to get out of the state of Illinois, you can easily cross the borders of Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Each of these neighboring states have many things for people to do. You can enjoy a romantic weekend in Lake Geneva, WI or do some shopping in Michigan City, IN. If you really want to get away for a weekend and get a stamp in your passport, you can easily drive up to Canada which is only a few hours away. In fact, Ontario is home of the largest mall in the world, so bring some money for souvenirs to give to people.
I do realize this honeymoon staycation focused on the Chicago area; however, if you live outside of Chicago or even Illinois, there are many things to do in your area as well. So do not get frustrated because you could not go on that European vacation you dreamed about. Your chosen area for a staycation may have a great European influence to it that you can still get the feel of being in Europe without having to take a long flight. If all else fails, it can be done as a second honeymoon when the economy is better.
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