Vacation Planning

Cutter's Log - Supplemental

I have asked for Dec. 26 though Jan. 2 off of work. I haven't really planned any "trip," like the one I spent this past spring when I went to Cooperstown and Canton. A real "trip" will be made the week after state basketball is done.

There will be one day of interruption, as December 30 is the final day of the Warkins Cardinals Classic boys basketball tournament in Erie. I have covered the final day for the past four years. I don't plan on changing the annual commitment anytime soon.

Simply put, I'm looking for more of a getaway from the 26th to the 29th: staying overnight somewhere on the 26th, 27th and 28th to return on the 29th and stay at home. I've been to Milwaukee, Detroit, Cleveland, Indy, St. Louis, all within a day's drive from Sterling. I'm still thinking about where to go. Or even perhaps somewhere small with a good Christmas Tournament? I'm still thinking about where to go.

The day after Warkins is New Year's Eve. For the past four years I've spent this night working. Not anymore. Before then I stayed home and one year was spent at the grandparents' house. Rather than spending the night somewhere, I'd rather drive back in the wee hours of the morning.

So I'm looking for somewhere to spend midnight at. Chicago? Milwaukee? Indy? St. Louis? Elsewhere???? I'm looking for suggestions.