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It’s National I Love My Horse Day, and we couldn’t think of a better place to appreciate horses than Kentucky!   Since the early 19th Century, Kentucky’s “Horse Country” has been the top destination for race tracks, feed mills, and horse breeding.  It’s full of sprawlings farmlands and impressive landscapes as well as plenty of races and bluegrass music to boot.  Kentucky is a must-see destination for “Horse Girls” and their family and friends alike.  It’s the horse capital of the world!

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It’s Shark Awareness Day!  While there aren’t any sharks in the Great Lakes (that we know of…), we’re still going to take a moment to appreciate and honor this Apex Predator!  We’re sharing some fun facts about sharks on today’s blog, as well as a list of incredible aquariums to visit so you can learn even more. From Wisconsin to Illinois to Iowa to Michigan and Ohio, you’ll find amazing aquatic stops to explore on your next family or friends road trip.

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Welcome back to another fun edition of Classic’s Vacation Road Trip Guide! Today, we’re sharing our picks for great destinations for a splendid Summer in Sandusky and beyond.  Let’s take a look at some of the fantastic places you can visit with your friends and family on a road trip to one of Ohio’s most fun vacation spots.

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Looking for some fun in the sun featuring live music, games and activities, agricultural demonstrations, barbecues and beer, and more?  We’ve got just the ticket!  Today’s post is a roundup of some great select events across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana that are a surefire summer blast!

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It’s Video Game Day! If you’re looking for a fun, exciting way to beat the heat this summer and keep cool indoors, we have got a great list of recommendations for new racing and car themed video games.  When you can’t be out on the race track or on the open road to adventure, these selections will keep you occupied and fulfill your need for speed!

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For the 10 th consecutive year, Classic is proudly supporting the USO BBQ for the Troops Initiative! The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) and its dealer members have raised over $1,000,000 to support USO programs across Illinois.

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We’re back again with another fun road trip guide to visiting good ol’ Nashville, Tennessee! We want to highlight some of the more unique and interesting places that are often left off travel guides, and we hope you’ll find them intriguing enough to explore on your own!  This year’s guide also includes some great Family Friendly options to explore with kids (and for the kid at heart!)  We’re going to check out some of the classic stops and sites to visit, but also some great places with more untapped potential.  You’ll have plenty of options to explore even if it’s not your first visit to Nashville! Check it out and plan your itinerary now.

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It was most recently the 4th of July, where we celebrated some great milestones in American history and many of us are feeling very patriotic about our home. In keeping with that thought, we’re honoring the history of this land even further with a travel guide dedicated to incredible Native American Historic Sites to explore over the next few months. This summer, spend some time getting up close and personal with more history lessons through tours, hikes, museums, and other events that highlight the incredible, beautiful culture of the different tribal groups and indigenous peoples of America!

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Fast-growing Kia’s streak of consecutive year-over-year increases reaches 11 months

  • Eight Kia models post year-over-year increases in the first six months of 2023
  • Kia’s electrified offerings up 40-percent over first-half 2022 total, with total SUV sales increasing by 25-percent
KIA AMERICA POSTS BEST-EVER FIRST HALF SALES IN COMPANY HISTORY

Welcome to another fun edition of Classic’s Community Calendar where we highlight a delightful array of events happening in the Lake County and local Waukegan communities.  We’ve got a great roundup this month of outdoor events, live music, family days, and festivals for you to enjoy your summer to the max. Let us know if you have an event you’d like us to add to an upcoming event  by dropping us a comment on our social media!

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