Originally Posted by
Redhead
I'm looking ahead to next spring break and considering a ~4 day trip to Quebec with my then-to-be 12 yo. Any suggestions on things to do/where to eat? I know restaurants especially could change, but just trying to get ideas here. This is the first time we will be on a traditional school calendar (vs year-round) and need to travel when everyone else does. I want to avoid the traditional "spring-break" destinations.
What about Chicago?
Do you mean Quebec as in the province or Quebec as in Quebec City or a combination of both (eg Montreal and then up to Quebec City by train/bus/car)? Even if you throw YUL in the mix and not just YQB, the plane tickets themselves and the travel will be more expensive/difficult from CMH - YUL/YQB compared to Chicago (ORD/MDW), FWIW. With Chicago, you could even save the money and drive if you find that you will need a car once in Chicago.
Having said that, I understand the appeal of going out of the country but the travel costs should be considered.
As for things to do, we also have a twelve year old and when we go to cities, the things to do usually centres around specific attractions or what they're into. Right now our kid is really into vintage clothing and vinyl records, so when we go somewhere, we look for cool neighbourhoods that offer those things. Besides that, they are good with going with the flow and enjoying the same parks, museums and restaurants that we enjoy.