Labor Day Travel

The last weekend of the summer if you have not gone anywhere all summer maybe next weekend is the time for you to take a short economical vacation, next weekend would be even better. I do not think that one should not always run with the pack except for the Labor Day weekend. Why labor day because it is one of the few holidays that celebrates working men and women. So what better way to praise our fellow worker than to take the long weekend off.
Where should we go ? There are a few options one is the economically popular stay cation. This type of vacation allows one to sleep in a nice hotel but stay close to home. My favorite spot for a stay cation is the Radisson across from the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota. What I like about this hotel is that it is fabulous, It is centered around an indoor water park the rooms are comfortable yet luxurious . The king suites have families in mind because in addition to having a king size bed in the room there is also a couch and a bunk bed for the kids. The hotel's restaurant the Split Rock Grill has excellent food. Try the walleye fingers they are superb . They also have a breakfast buffet on weekends. For the Stay cation, I highly recommend the Radisson.
If you would like to leave town Duluth is always a good choice, it is not too far away and most of the hotels have a view of lake Superior. My suggestion for accommodations would be the Edge water hotel the price is reasonable ( rooms start at $69), there is an indoor water park ( not as elaborate as the Radisson but it will do) It is also approximately 20 minutes from the Superior's North Shore, the hotel also has a beautiful view of the lake and free bicycles to ride on the paths.
Chicago is my next suggestion for next weekend. Every Labor Day weekend, the city of Chicago hosts a free jazz festival in Grant Park. If you make reservations early enough you may have the opportunity to get a hotel within walking distance of the park I would suggest the Hilton Garden Inn on Grand avenue in the heart of the magnificent mile. They are one of the only downtown hotel that truly honor the AAA discount and make it worth your while. So if it is booked this weekend, try it on another weekend when there is not a major event taking place.
For this weekend, I would suggest something north of the city and either drive down or take the train into the city. There is also a Hilton Garden Inn in Oakbrook Terrace (home of the MacDonalds Corp.best MacDonalds in the country is located there) The room rates are reasonable and if you want to leave the city early grab a bite to eat, watch a movie or catch a show this hotel is located near it all and the Internet is free.
So instead of watching a TV series marathon or take a trip to the state fair get in your car van or wagon and enjoy this Labor Day on the road.