Hello! I have very few vacation days during the year to use on trips (and limited funds as well), however, I would love to take a couple trips on long weekends (4 or 5 days). I live in Chicago and need some good ideas for my husband and I to get away from the city and see some cool things. I was thinking maybe something involving Memphis (which I've been to but only for a short time), the Mississippi River, or going up into the Black Hills/Badlands. Can anyone recommend any good circles from Chicago leaving on a Thurs night/Fri morning til Monday evening? I don't want to be worn out coming back but I'd love to see more of the midwest since I just moved here. Thanks for any help you can give!