February is here and our adrenaline is pumping and our hearts are racing with excitement, because the Chicago Auto Show is just around the corner! From February 10th through Monday February 19th, you can stop by McCormick Place Convention Center to experience the best, brightest, and most spectacular new advancements in the automotive industry!
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10 Incredible Podcasts with a Documentary and Storytelling Format (Fiction and Nonfiction)
It’s national storytelling week! Unfortunately, it’s a little too cold to be sitting around the campfire spinning yarns and tall tales, but we’ve still got plenty of stories up our sleeves! That’s right, we’re sharing our picks for great storytelling options in podcast format. Get excited for your daily commute as you check out these riveting stories from mysteries to sci-fi to true crime. They’re so good you might even want to leave earlier than usual so you can fit in an extra episode or two on the drive. And, of course, they make great travel and road trip playlists all year round, too.
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Everything from vehicle interiors to exterior design aesthetics to the inner workings and mechanics of our daily drivers has been designed by a creative mind! Art, science, mathematics, and engineering are interlinked and symbiotic. Without a good foundation in the arts, we would not hardly have any of the modern amenities, comforts, and conveniences we enjoy today. That’s why it’s important to make sure we stay in touch with the humanities by appreciating and observing art and creativity through galleries, museums, and even dabbling on our own. Today, we’re celebrating Pop Art day by sharing our picks for great nearby galleries and art museums so you can be inspired, too!
3 Simple Winter Car Care Tips
January may be winding down to a close, but we’re still very much ensconced in Winter. While we’ve shared plenty of tips and tricks to preparing yourself ahead of snow and ice season, there’s never a bad time for a refresher! Here are some ongoing winter car care tips to keep your ride in tip-top shape and safe from the frosty air.
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It’s snowmobile safety week! We’ve picked out four great spots that are worth your while for snowmobiling adventures. And of course, since driver safety is our priority here at Classic, we’ve included some basic safety reminders to snowmobile responsibly.
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Summer is a prime time for vacationing and road tripping, but have you ever visited your favorite summer spots in the “off-season”? Wintertime is incredibly exciting and creates an ever-changing landscape of crystalline ice and sparkling snow across our favorite warm-weather destinations. The Sleeping Bear Dunes are one such spot that is utterly transformed into a marvelous kingdom of fluffy snow, peaceful winter beach front, and magical frozen forest hiking trails. Let’s check out some of the wonderful things to do in cold weather for a perfect seasonal getaway and give ourselves a break from the winter-doldrums.
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Winter in the Midwest can certainly be rough, but these long, cold months don’t have to be depressing! We believe in embracing the seasonal snow and ice, and making the most of it with some winter-weather adventures. Today, we’re taking a road trip in our new car from Classic and heading out to Grand Marais, Minnesota, to explore the hiking trails, frozen waterfalls, and other wintry fun to be had in and around the area. Who says harborside towns can’t be picturesque in the “off season”? Let’s hit the road together and find out the surprises in store in this charming Lake Superior shore town.
Remember: The frigid temps don’t have to thwart your sense of adventure, but please use caution walking on frozen bodies of water; pay attention to posted signage and check park service websites before you embark to ensure what areas are safe to walk on, as cracking ice can be dangerous.
Wilderness enthusiasts will love experiencing wintertime in the area. Exploring the frozen waterfalls in the area such as High Falls in Grand Portage State Park, Devil’s Kettle Falls at Judge C.R. Magney State Park, and Cascade Falls at Cascade River State Park are going to be a memorable experience. You’ll get to see these miraculous falls frozen in time and transformed into a magical winter wonderland that would make Queen Elsa proud! More experienced thrillseekers will enjoy some incredible rustic living through winter camping opportunities in the Grand Marais Area.
If you’re interested in a challenging walk or hike, there’s plenty of opportunities to boot up and enjoy some hiking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, and other related activities!njoy an afternoon of snowshoeing at the Superior National Forest and its frozen lakes. Take a guided tour from Stone Harbor to the Barrier Falls along the Devil Track River. Explore the Magnetic Rock Trail Area along the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to take in the wintry landscape of frozen ponds, snow covered evergreen trees, and perhaps a rogue moose or two if you’re lucky! Taking a winter hike up to Artist’s Point next to the lighthouse is an unforgettable experience; catch a sunset over the Harbor for one of the most spectacular views over the ancient volcanic rocks and glistening ice.
For the cold-averse, and less-seasoned traveler who prefers low-key touring, we’ve got plenty of options to try as well! Let your thrill-seeking companions rough it out in the wilderness while you enjoy sightseeing, arts, culture, and fine culinary delights in the Grand Marais vicinity. The Sivertson Gallery showcases artists from the Grand Marais area and Northern Minnesota. The Grand Marais Art Colony offers art classes, events, and workshops as well as a beautiful gift shop filled with creative collectibles. The North House Folk School offers specialty workshops and lessons in Scandinavian arts, mushroom hunting and foraging, jewelry making, and more. Drury Lane Books is an indie bookseller and gift shop with plenty of options for your next cozy winter read! The Erickson Center for the Arts is host to various art, music, and theatrical events year-round, as well as a small gallery exhibit at the Waterfront Gallery and Gifts on site.
If you’re in need of nourishment after a day of touring, hiking, and frigid cold, you’ll undoubtedly warm your fingers and toes as well as your bellies at these incredible eateries in the area. World’s Best Donuts is a Grand Marais favorite since the late 60s, and it’s easy to see why! The Blue Water Cafe is serving up small-town diner classics like homemade pies, the “Wild Country” omelet, hash browns, and more. The Fisherman’s Daughter is a beautiful little cafe inside the Dockside Fish Market, offering wild-caught fish and chips, lobster salad, deli sandwiches, hot soups, and then some! The Angry Trout Cafe is a harborside eatery featuring luscious, fresh-caught fish from Lake Superior, local Northwoods flavors like creamy, hearty chowders, grass fed bison tenderloin, grilled shiitake mushrooms, and other delectable delights.
Have you been to Grand Marais in the wintertime? Let us know your favorite things to do in the area in a comment on our social media, and your suggestions may make it into a future travel blog!
Since January 20th is National Michigan Day, we thought it would be fun to share some of the amazing places to see in Michigan in case you’re looking for some “road trip inspo” and adventure fuel. Love to explore the great outdoors and take in some natural wonders? Have a hankering for weird and wild roadside attractions? Enjoy shopping for unique memorabilia and collectibles? We’ve got it all on today’s blog.
Well, what are you waiting for? Hop on into the driver’s seat and gather your friends and family, and take your new car from Classic for a spin as you trek along and make new memories. From the must-see tourist spots to the strange and unusual, you’ll find plenty of excitement here in our Michigan travel guide!
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There’s never a bad time of year for a road trip! Sometimes a change in season is just what was needed to bring a fresh perspective to a place you’ve been to before, too. Let’s check out one of our favorite warm weather haunts and see what’s in store for fun during the winter season. Who says winter has to be boring, dull and gray? There’s no shortage of excitement when it comes to winter in the area of Starved Rock State Park! Today’s blog is all about discovering amazing snowy season activities for all year fun.
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Today on the blog, we’re sharing our picks for 6 amazing snowy destinations for outdoor fun! Whether you’re looking for cross country skiing, snowboarding, downhill skiing, or even snowmobiling, you’ll have a blast. Here’s our recommendations to check out in both Illinois and Wisconsin:
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