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Originally Posted by Swiss Carrera
Hello fellow Porsche fans!
Hope you are all well during these strange times we live in.
After you you all came to the rescue when i needed assistance with where to stay in SoCal i thought id ask you all again.
Vacation plan this august is to drive the part of Route 66 from Chicago to Santa Fe (we did the Santa Fe to LA a few years ago).
We are flying in and out of Chicago, so when we finish the road trip part of the vacation we wanted a week or so relaxing at a lake beach type location - this can be anywhere near Chicago or even the Cleveland area as we have friends nearby.
In my minds eye im seeing a smaller town with beach, hotel with pool and some shopping options nearby for my wife and daughter (they love those outlet malls!). We just want to soak up some local vibes and relax.
Hopefully someone can come up with some suggestions (all and any ideas are welcome) and i thank you all in advance!!
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Cleveland is a 5 1/2 hour ride to Chicago - if Ohio is your choice, I would look at the Sandusky area. However, it wouldn't be my first choice unless you really want to visit your friends.
I like the areas around the beach towns of Indiana or Michigan. The downside is traveling thru Chicago on your way to the airport. It takes at least an hour just to get thru the city during normal hours. If you plan for travel, these beach towns are nice. There is an outlet mall in Michigan City, IN which is close by.
Someone mentioned Lake Geneva, WI which is a viable option. It puts you north of the city and you will avoid the travel thru town. On your way to Lake Geneva, there is a very large outlet mall area in Kenosha, WI - all kinds of shopping there. Stop at the Brat Stop for a brat and beer.