Chicago on Vacation Video

Chicago On Vacation with Geoffrey Baer

Geoffrey Baer takes you on a nostalgic journey to vacation spots enjoyed by Chicagoans.

Geoffrey Baer takes you on a nostalgic journey by car to iconic vacation spots that Chicagoans have cherished for generations, and discovers some secret hideaways, too!

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Chicago On Vacation with Geoffrey Baer

Geoffrey Baer takes you on a nostalgic journey to vacation spots enjoyed by Chicagoans.

Geoffrey Baer takes you on a nostalgic journey by car to iconic vacation spots that Chicagoans have cherished for generations, and discovers some secret hideaways, too!

Web Exclusives

The Indiana Dunes and Climate Change

Climate change is amplifying threats to the stability of the Indiana Dunes.

Climate change is amplifying threats to the biodiversity and stability of the Indiana Dunes. Here's what you need to know to be a responsible visitor.

How Wisconsin Cheese Curds Are Made

Visit Highfield Farms to see how Wisconsin's ubiquitous snack, cheese curds, are made.

Visit Highfield Farms, a small artisanal creamery in southern Wisconsin, to see how Wisconsin's ubiquitous snack is made.

The Foods of Springfield, Illinois

WTTW's Amanda Vinicky takes a culinary tour of Springfield's signature dishes.

Springfield residents have created several signature dishes that are hard to find outside of the Illinois state capital. WTTW's Amanda Vinicky takes a culinary tour.

The Cherry Pie Controversy

What town baked the World's Largest Cherry Pie? Geoffrey Baer investigates.

Two Michigan towns (Charlevoix and Traverse City) both lay claim to having baked the World's Largest Cherry Pie. So, who's right? Geoffrey Baer investigates.

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Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

Geoffrey Baer takes us to the water park capital of the world, the Wisconsin Dells.

Geoffrey Baer takes us to the water park capital of the world, the Wisconsin Dells.

Springfield, Illinois

Geoffrey Baer takes us to the 'Land of Lincoln' Springfield, Illinois.

Geoffrey Baer takes us to the 'Land of Lincoln' Springfield, Illinois.

Traverse City, Michigan

Geoffrey Baer takes us to Traverse City, Michigan, home of the National Cherry Festival.

Geoffrey Baer takes us to Traverse City, Michigan, home of the National Cherry Festival.

Mackinac Island, Michigan

Geoffrey Baer takes us to a vacation spot free of cars, Mackinac Island, Michigan.

Geoffrey Baer takes us to a vacation spot free of cars, Mackinac Island, Michigan.

Starved Rock, Illinois

Geoffrey Baer takes us to the canyons found at Starved Rock State Park.

Geoffrey Baer takes us to the canyons found at Starved Rock State Park.

Idlewild, Michigan

In the forest of northwest Michigan we visit Idlewild, once known as the “Black Eden.”

The pervasive and institutionalized racism of the early twentieth century kept America’s black middle class away from most of the resorts, restaurants, and clubs enjoyed by their white counterparts. But in the forest of northwest Michigan was a place apart, a “Black Eden” known as Idlewild.

Northwoods, Wisconsin

Geoffrey Baer takes us to the snowmobile capital of the world Northwoods, Wisconsin.

Geoffrey Baer takes us to the snowmobile capital of the world Northwoods, Wisconsin.

South Haven, Michigan

Geoffrey Baer takes us to wine country, South Haven, Michigan.

Geoffrey Baer takes us to wine country, South Haven, Michigan.

Saugatuck, Michigan

Geoffrey Baer takes us to the nostalgic vacation spot Saugatuck, Michigan.

Geoffrey Baer takes us to the nostalgic vacation spot Saugatuck, Michigan.

Indiana Dunes, Indiana

Geoffrey Baer takes us to the nostalgic vacation spot Indiana Dunes, Indiana.

Geoffrey Baer takes us to the nostalgic vacation spot Indiana Dunes, Indiana.

Charlevoix & Petoskey, Michigan

Geoffrey Baer takes us to the nostalgic vacation spot Charlevoix & Petoskey, Michigan.

Geoffrey Baer takes us to the nostalgic vacation spot Charlevoix & Petoskey, Michigan.

Michigan City, Indiana

Geoffrey Baer takes us to the nostalgic vacation spot Michigan City, Indiana.

Geoffrey Baer takes us to the nostalgic vacation spot Michigan City, Indiana.

Door County, Wisconsin

Geoffrey Baer takes us to the nostalgic vacation spot Door County, Wisconsin.

Geoffrey Baer takes us to the nostalgic vacation spot Door County, Wisconsin.

New Buffalo, Michigan

Geoffrey Baer takes us to the nostalgic vacation spot New Buffalo, Michigan.

Geoffrey Baer takes us to the nostalgic vacation spot New Buffalo, Michigan.

Indiana Beach, Indiana

Geoffrey Baer takes us to the nostalgic vacation spot Indiana Beach, Indiana.

Geoffrey Baer takes us to the nostalgic vacation spot Indiana Beach, Indiana.

Holland, Michigan

Geoffrey Baer takes us to the nostalgic vacation spot Holland, Michigan.

Geoffrey Baer takes us to the nostalgic vacation spot Holland, Michigan.

Galena, Illinois

Geoffrey Baer takes us to the nostalgic vacation spot Galena, Illinois.

Geoffrey Baer takes us to the nostalgic vacation spot Galena, Illinois.

Grand Haven, Michigan

Geoffrey Baer takes us to the nostalgic vacation spot Grand Haven, Michigan.

Geoffrey Baer takes us to the nostalgic vacation spot Grand Haven, Michigan.

Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

Geoffrey Baer takes us to the nostalgic vacation spot Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

Geoffrey Baer takes us to the nostalgic vacation spot Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

Benton Harbor & St. Joseph, Michigan

Geoffrey Baer takes us to the vacation spot Benton Harbor & St. Joseph, Michigan.

Geoffrey Baer takes us to the nostalgic vacation spot Benton Harbor & St. Joseph, Michigan.