With the high price of gas, many travelers are looking for ideas on what to do in the Chicago area. Try these suggestions for destinations within a three hour drive.

Galena
Visit scenic Galena, Illinois along the Mississippi River.

Illinois Bureau of Tourism
Find out what there is to do in Illinois including information about Illinois State Parks like Starved Rock, Illinois Beach, White Pines and other state parks within a two hour drive.

Indiana Amish Country
Many Amish settlements call Indiana home, especially near Goshen, Nappanee and Shipshewana.

Indiana Department of Tourism
Indiana destinations.

Indianapolis
Learn what to see and do in this city which is just over a three hour drive.

Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Beaches, biking, boating, horseback riding, fishing, kayaking, hot air balloon rides, wineries, dinner theatres, festivals and more.

Madison, Wisconsin
The Greater Madison Convention and Visitors Bureau has just what visitors need.

Michigan Lakeshore
Southeastern Michigan is home to many beautiful towns and beaches including Grand Haven, Holland, Saugatuck, South Haven, St. Joseph and Warren Dunes State Park.

Michigan's Official Travel and Tourism Site
See all there is to do in Michigan.

Milwaukee
Learn about attractions, lodging, dining and events from the Greater Milwaukee Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Rockford
Rockford, Illinois is just a stone's throw away.

Springfield
Visit our state's capitol.

Wisconsin Dells
Water parks, tours and other attractions abound at Wisconsin Dells, just under a 3 1/2 hour drive.

Wisconsin Department of Tourism
Wisconsin destinations.