We’ve finally reached the “-ber” months! While many of us are out there enjoying the crisp autumnal weather, ever-changing treescape color palettes, and gearing up for ski season, there’s definitely something many of us will miss about the closure of road trip season. Today, we’re giving you some great inspiration for your 2025 trip planner: exploring Alaska! In honor of National Alaska Day, we thought it would be a lot of fun to share some great destinations to visit all over the state in every season. Let’s explore together
Know some friends or family who are planning their getaway to Alaska next year? Consider giving your travel obsessed loved ones a voucher for a future excursion this holiday season, so they have something to look forward to on their 2025 trip!
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We’re celebrating Ada Lovelace day with an ode to this genius Mathematician and world’s first computer programmer! Each year on the second Tuesday of each OCtober, Ada Lovelace Day is celebrated to help recognize the contributions of women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
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Today we’re ramping up the spooky seasonal fun by bringing you a fantastic list of local area haunts and attractions to boost your Halloween spirits. Choose from alien encounters, haunted carnivals, clown-filled circus tents, classic haunted houses, and multi-attraction escape-room style experiences. (Don’t worry! We didn’t forget the jumpscare-averse, there’s plenty of milder entries on the list along with the more frightening ones.
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- Impressive 326 hp, 465 lb.-ft. of torque
- Rugged heritage inspired design elements
- Full-time four-wheel drive with center and rear locking differentials
- Land Cruiser grade now offered in monotone Heritage Blue
- On sale Fall 2024 with a starting MSRP of $56,450*
The 2025 Land Cruiser is the perfect blend of capability and premium features. First introduced in the United States in 1958, the Land Cruiser is the Godfather of Toyota’s incredible off-road heritage. The 250 series Land Cruiser enters its second year as an extremely capable off-roader, packed with premium features and at a more accessible price point than the previous generation. This icon boasts a head-turning look, impressive technology, and the latest off-road aids. The 2025 Land Cruiser is expected to hit dealers in late-October with a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Pricing (MSRP) starting at $56,450*.
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Here at Classic, we consider ourselves somewhat of an aficionado in local eats! Today, we’re thinking about lunching at these incredible restaurants for National Noodle Day, sampling some delicious noodle bowls and stir-fry noodle options. Whether you’re looking for traditional Japanese Ramen, Chinese Dan Dan Noodles, Drunken Thai Noodles, Korean Japchae, or some other noodle dish that strikes your fancy, we’ve got you covered! Check out our recommendations and celebrate with us.
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With National Bookshop Day fast approaching, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate some of our wonderful fellow local businesses. This special day is celebrated each October on the Second Saturday of the month, this year that will be October 12th. Consider checking out some of these incredible bookstores and supporting literacy efforts in our local community! Many bookstores will also be hosting a series of special events on Bookshop Day, so don’t miss out – check the events calendar to catch your favorite authors, special book promos, and more.
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Are you familiar with trends in technology that are shaping the current and future trajectory of the automotive industry? Let’s talk about it! We’ll be taking a look at some of the current features automakers are offering in EVs, Hybrids, and gasoline powered vehicles, as well as ways they’re predicted to improve over the next 5 to 10 years. Here are some interesting features to keep in mind as you shop around for your next car, or plan for your future vehicle!
Fall is finally here and with it comes spooky season! Today’s local community calendar of events is all about having a scary good time in October. We’re bringing you a selection of fun events all month-long with a special focus on Fall Festivals, Halloween events, and Oktoberfests! Grab your friends and family and hop in your new car from Classic Auto Group in Waukegan and get ready for a fun-filled month of tricks and treats.
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Love your furry companions so much that you can’t get enough togetherness? We’ve got great news for you! Today’s blog is dedicated to helping you find some new and interesting sports and activities to do with your dog locally, as well as some fun training you can try out together to make car trips a breeze. Before you know it, you and your pup will be on the road to adventure in your new car from Classic Auto Group of Waukegan, and off to making memories in that big beautiful world of ours.
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What would be more fitting to share on National Ghost Hunting Day than a place of real live haunted places paranormal aficionados have visited in person? That’s right! We’re kicking it into high gear for the approaching “spooky season” with a list of tantalizing presumed paranormal locations. From spectral sightings to devious disappearances to mysterious moans and wails, you’ll surely have goosebumps by the end of the stories and details on this post. Check it out, if you dare, and happy haunting–er, hunting!
Note: Please, if you’re itching to visit any of these locations yourself, be mindful of local posted signage for your safety and legal purposes! Do not trespass onto private property or desecrate any of the historic sites. Obey any closed off areas, caution tape, or signs listing environmental risks. Enter at your own risk and ghost hunt responsibly.
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