Summer is winding down to a close; the heat is tapering off and the days are getting shorter, but it doesn’t mean the fun is over. Let’s all enjoy a last blast of summer making memories with the people we love the most, doing things we’ll talk about for years to come! Today, we’re celebrating National Campfire day with a great list of Stargazing Road Trips to take in the midwest. Gather your best pals and your family and let’s hit the road to fun, adventure, and exploration as we embark on some nighttime camping fun to appreciate the heavens. Check it out on today’s blog, and then let us know your picks for best stargazing spots in the area!
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Amazing Children’s Museums and Family Fun Spots in Illinois to Celebrate American Family Day
Today is American Family Day, a special holiday designated for spending time with your family and enjoying life’s beautiful moments together! We’re sharing some great local area spots to hang out that are family friendly and will give you hours of endless entertainment and memory making. Check it out below and feel free to tell us your favorite family activities in the area so our readers can check them out, too!
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In case you haven’t heard, it’s National Dash Cam Day! These pocket sized cameras are rising in popularity, and are a great secondary or tertiary way to provide extra safety and security in your vehicle. It can save you money and time during accidents by providing law enforcement and insurance companies with footage instead of relying on “he said/she said/they said” of bystanders, onlookers, and drivers. Experts are also highly recommending that parents equip their teen or young driver’s car with these handy mini cameras to provide an extra layer of protection and driving habit monitoring. So let’s take a look at some great options in Dash Cam technology that won’t break your bank or set your wallet on fire, clocking in under the $200 mark!
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Today is National Assistance Dog Day, celebrating the many tasks and jobs that hardworking pups do across the globe as service animals to their handlers! Let’s take a look at some of the dos-and-don’ts, ins-and-outs surrounding the different things you need to know about Service Dogs and Assistance Dogs including how they travel and use public transportation.
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Summer is winding down. Back to School energy is in full swing! And we’re here to help ease the transition from high school to college with this handy guide for inbound college students. Let us help you take the stress out of packing your car as you embark on your journey from home to school, either for the first time or a return to your dorm/apartment. There’s always room to improve your packing skills and learn something new! So let’s get started so you can get on the road to independence faster.
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Looking for something fun to watch on your lunch break? Can’t get enough time in the garage and need more car content to keep you going between sessions? Doing a little research on the best gear, tech, and gadgets for your ride? We’ve got you covered with today’s fun car post filled with Gearhead YouTube Videos! That’s right, it’s time for another edition of Classic’s Youtuber RoundUp.
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We’re back with another fun community calendar of events for Lake County and the Greater Chicago Area with plenty of fun events, festivals, concerts, and more to enjoy with your family. So what are you waiting for? Hop in your new car from Classic Auto Group and let’s hit the road to adventure and fun for a last blast of Summertime fun!
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Is your teen ready to hit the road in their very first car? Your recent graduate heading off to college on their own and in need of a reliable vehicle? Let the experts here at Classic guide you on your journey to selecting the perfect car for your teen driver.
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It’s National Wine and Cheese Day! Wisconsin is the Cheese capital of the world, and for good reason; the state is home to six hundred different cheeses. And of course, what goes better with cheese than an incredible wine? That’s right! Wisconsin is not just Cheese Central, but it’s also an iconic destination for wine enthusiasts. Wisconsin is home to a variety of specialized grapes which do quite well thanks to the unusual soil composition of the Niagara Escarpment, the climate of the Mississippi River Valley, and the eastern-facing vineyards with lake effect air from Lake Wisconsin and the Wisconsin River.
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It’s the “National Day Of Motoring”, a special day to celebrate the Great American Road Trip! Today, we’re sharing some of our picks for incredible routes that you’ll want to add to your Road Trip Bucket List. You’ll find no shortage of excitement here on these roads, and plenty of amazing opportunities to take amazing photographs, too. Grab your besties and pile into the car! Pack your family up into the minivan and hit the road! There’s memories to be made and adventure to be had on these Six Incredible Road Trip Destinations Across America.
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