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Snuggle up under the stars and explore the town of South Haven. 

Here's your plan for a cozy Tiny House Getaway in Grand Junction and exploring South Haven

Tiny House Getaway

Escape to Getaway Barber Creek for a cozy cabin stay, featuring fully equipped amenities for a convenient and comfortable retreat just 2 hours from Chicago.

Cabin Stay

✅ Before you go:
• Book your stay with Getaway House. Nudge Plus members get $50 off their booking (reply "perks" for the promo code): getaway.house
• Each cabin comes w/ a two-burner stove, mini-fridge, silverware, a can opener, a kettle, a small pot, a small pan, cooking/grilling utensils, plates, mugs, cups, kitchen knives, olive oil, salt + pepper, & a smores kit for two. Bring your own pots if you plan to cook anything elaborate!
• Paper towels, dish soap, actual towels, body wash, shampoo, & conditioner are also provided as well as firewood and fire starter.
• Bug spray wipes, coffee, & tea available for purchase.
• For food, you can add a Provisions Kit for $35 when you book that includes pasta, a jar of pasta sauce, oatmeal, cookies, and more for 2 people, or you can bring your own food/ingredients
• It’s dog friendly

🚗 Transportation:
• The cabin is a 2 hr drive from Chicago


Drive to Getaway Barber Creek

Explore the charming town of South Haven, a 20-minute drive from the cabin, featuring beach views, shops, and seasonal activity considerations.

Explore South Haven

✅ Before you go:
• Make Sunday plans ahead of time, since a lot of places are closed
• Winter is a great time to go, but most of the lakeside shops open up in May for the spring season so try to go around that time

💪 Pro tips:
• Center Street has the best places for shopping
• Walk over to the beach if you can! It’s so worth the view, even when it’s colder outside

🚗 Transportation:
• The town is a 20 min drive from the cabin



Enjoy a late lunch at South Haven Brewpub, open at 12pm on weekends, and try their standout Shark Bite cocktail, described as 'chef’s kiss'.

Late Lunch

✅ Before you go:
• They open at 12pm on the weekend and 4pm during the week

💪 Pro tip:
• The Shark Bite is… *chef’s kiss*

Eat a late lunch at South Haven Brewpub

At Rocket Arcade in South Haven, play unlimited arcade and pinball games for just $15. It's a great deal for non-stop entertainment.

Arcade Games

✅ Before you go:
• Bring some change to play games
• They're closed Monday-Wednesday

Play games at Rocket Arcade

End your day at Getaway Barber Creek by lighting a bonfire and enjoying some delightful s'mores. A perfect way to relax under the stars.

Bonfire and S'mores

💪 Pro tip:
• Light a bonfire and break into the s'mores

Head back to at Getaway Barber Creek

If you're itching to get out of the city, stay with me in a tiny cozy cabin,

explore a town and play games at a vintage arcade.

Head up to the Getaway cabins in Barber Creek.

The view was gorgeous and the cabin comes with everything you need for the weekend.

had a quick dinner and relaxed before calling it a night. In the

morning, drive to South Haven to see what the town has to offer.

My favorite spot was this bath shop that smelled so good

and I wanted to buy all their body butters and soaps.

Walk over to the South Haven Brewpub for some drinks and appetizers.

We specifically went for the blueberry muffin shot and I swear

I'm going to need to make this one at home.

11 out of 10 would recommend. At the end of the day, take a walk to Rocket Arcade.

You can play unlimited games for just $15 which is such a steal.

They had a wide variety of arcade and pinball games.

And by the way, I'm now a licensed zombie hunter.

we went back to the cabin and I put on the

best puppet show of my life. When it's time to go,

wave goodbye to your amazing cabin and head back to the city.

Let your partner know about getaway cabins and

Check the Skyline Lake Cruise, Architecture River Tour and Fireworks Cruise off your summer bucket list ✅

Here's your plan for a scenic boat tour of Chicago's river and lake, plus fireworks

Skyline Lake Cruise ⛴️ 🌇

At Shoreline Sightseeing in Streeterville, Chicago, book captivating river or lake boat cruises ranging from $30-$45 with departures from Michigan Ave or Navy Pier.

Boat Cruise

• Price: Ranges from $30-$45 depending on which tour, day, and time

• Dock locations: You can choose to set sail at the Michigan Ave or Navy Pier docks

Book a boat cruise for the river or lake!

If you haven't done a boat tour on the Chicago River,

Shoreline Sightseeing has really great tours.

You could do one of the river or one of the lake,

It's a great activity to bring friends and family

that might be visiting out of town or just

check beforehand to see if you can bring drinks on board.

This view I got from their Skyline Lake tour,

but they also have an architecture river tour,

and they have firework tours in the summer.

Just check out their website to book your tour online and bon voyage! 🛳️ 

The ultimate virtual reality experience in Oak Brook, IL. Perfect for a group of up to 6 people

Here's your plan for an exciting VR adventure at Sandbox VR, followed by ice cream at Jeni's

The Ultimate VR Experience 

Experience intense virtual reality games at Sandbox VR in Oak Brook. Play with up to 6 friends in immersive scenarios.

VR Gaming

✅ Before you go
• grab a group of friends (up to 6) 
• book a reservation through their website https://sandboxvr.com/chicago/booking/experiences 

💪 Pro tips
• Attire: dress comfortable! 
• depending on the game, you may sweat and/or move around a lot 
• Parking: park in the garage closest to AMC (Sandbox is on third level by AMC)

Full Body Virtual Reality 

Enjoy a sweet treat at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams in Oak Brook, open until midnight, perfect for cooling down after a VR adventure at Sandbox.

Ice Cream Treat

✅ Before you go
• 

💪 Pro tips
• Hours: open till 12am daily 

Sweet Treat at Jeni’s

sandbox VR in Oakbrook is a futuristic experience designed for

They have a ton of games that you can try.

They have a squid games and then a Deadwood phobia,

but by the end I was able to cool down with my ice cream at Jenny's

and honestly it was an experience that I definitely will come back and try again.

Learn how to throw axe and knives at this hidden gem in West Loop 🎯

Here's your plan for an axe-throwing adventure at Bad Axe Throwing in Chicago

Axe Throwing 🪓 Adventure 

At Bad Axe Throwing in Chicago's Fulton Market, enjoy axe throwing, knife targeting, and darts in a lively, fun setting.

Axe Throwing

Choose to throw axes and/or knives and play darts while you wait!

Axes, knives, darts, you name it! 🗡️

Enjoy low-cost axe throwing at Bad Axe Throwing, Chicago, with walk-in sessions starting at $20 and 1.5-hour lane reservations from $34.99 per person.

PRICING FOR WALK-IN 
• Walk-in axe throwing prices will vary from $20-$37 per person

PRICING FOR RESERVING LANES
•  As low as $34.99 /PERSON for 1.5 Hour Booking

Low cost plan alert ‼️ 🤑

It's called Bad Axe Throwing in the West Loop and it's so much fun.

It's perfect for last minute weekend plans because you can walk in

and get a lane or you can reserve online for bigger groups.

The instructor sets you up in your own area and shows you exactly the

proper technique and method on how to throw the axes or the knives.

There's a scoring cheat sheet right next to you so you can play super fun

games like you can play blackjack where you try and get 21 points first.

It was super inexpensive and we had such a great time.

Make sure to check it out at Bad Axe Throwing for some last minute weekend plans.

Looking for a low-key, flavor-packed night in Chicago? Follow along as my boyfriend and I hit up Clever Coyote for a cozy happy hour with fun cocktails, then head to Piece Pizza for New Haven-style slices that live up to the hype. This casual date night is perfect for couples, friends, or anyone craving great vibes and even better food in Wicker Park.

Here's your plan for a cozy happy hour and delicious pizza night in Wicker Park, Chicago

Happy Hour + Pizza Night 🍕

Enjoy a cozy happy hour at Clever Coyote with $8 drinks and bites, set in the unique ambiance of the Roby Hotel's 2nd floor.

Happy Hour

✅ Before you go
• happy hour daily runs from 5-7 PM, with most items on the menu priced at $8, including drinks and bites.

💪 Pro tips
• Clever Coyote is located on the 2nd floor of the hotel. 

Happy Hour at Clever Coyote 🍹🥂

At Piece Brewery and Pizzeria, enjoy a wait of only 20 minutes. Try a unique clam pizza while you sip on a drink from the bar.

Pizza Dining

✅ Before you go
• The waitlist only took about 20 minutes and we were able to grab a drink at the bar during that time. 

💪 Pro tips
• Try the clam pizza! It’s definitely different and a New Haven specialty!

Pizza at Piece ☮️

I'll always cheers for a date night in Wicker Park.

which is located on the 2nd floor of the Roby Hotel.

The vibes in here were really fun on a Friday,

and they have lots of different board games and other types of games to play.

All of the drinks and food items on their happy hour menu are only $9.

we walked down the street to Peace Pizza.

Then we finally got seated and grabbed two different styles of pizza.

which is pretty different from the other types of pizza you can get in Chicago,