I would suggest Key Lime Cove up in Gurnee. It would be a nice winter break and your girls would seem to be the ideal age. You can probably slip in a bit of shopping at Gurnee Mills as well, if that might interest you, as it right on the opposite side of the highway. Here s a link to their web page:http://www.keylimecove.com/
How about Starved Rock State Park in Utica, IL. It is a beautiful place year round. It has a beautiful lodge and restaurant. Plus an indoor water park______________________________________��http://www.grizzlyjacksresort.com/grand_��Million Lights SpectacularAvailable from 12/01/2009 to 01/02/2010Standard stay is 2 - 10 night(s)Splash in to Grizzly Jack s for the beautiful holiday season as we decorate the resort with over one million lights and plenty of holiday cheer!Discounted two-night stay in all room types Includes waterpark and amusement park passes for your entire stayIncludes the opportunity to have breakfast with Santa on weekends up to Christmas.Rates will vary by date and room type and are subject to changeExcludes New Year s Eve (12/31/09)-----From Chicago------We re less than 90 minutes from Chicagoland, give or take a suburb or two!Take I-55 South to I-80 West. Take Exit 81 (Route 178) South.Grizzly Jack s Grand Bear Resort is located 3 miles south of I-80 on Route 178.Drive through the town of Utica. Cross over the Illinois River.Drive one mile past the entrance to Starved Rock and the Resort is on your right.Need More Help Finding Us? Would you like online directions? Please visit Google Maps
Wisconsin Dells or Door County (also in WI) are pretty popular with the Illinoisians, just by watching the license plates!