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Indianapolis, Indiana: Full throttle

Dane Neal, filling in for Dave Plier, travels east to Indianapolis, Indiana and is joined by Clare Clark of Visit Indy [https://www.visitindy.com/things-to-do/], who highlights everything visitors can experience as they travel in for the Indy 500. For more information on things to do and how to plan your trip, go to visitindy.com [https://www.visitindy.com/]. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8407043/8407043_2026-05-23-000243.64kmono.mp3 [https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8407043/8407043_2026-05-23-000243.64kmono.mp3] RECENT POSTS ON THE MAP https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/indianapolis-indiana-full-throttle/ INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: FULL THROTTLE [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/indianapolis-indiana-full-throttle/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/anchorage-alaska-your-next-unforgettable-getaway/ ANCHORAGE, ALASKA: YOUR NEXT UNFORGETTABLE GETAWAY [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/anchorage-alaska-your-next-unforgettable-getaway/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/galloping-ghost-step-inside-the-worlds-largest-arcade/ GALLOPING GHOST: THE WORLD’S LARGEST ARCADE [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/galloping-ghost-step-inside-the-worlds-largest-arcade/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/jurassic-journey-walk-among-60-life-sized-dinosaurs-in-waukesha/ JURASSIC JOURNEY: WALK AMONG DINOSAURS IN WAUKESHA [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/jurassic-journey-walk-among-60-life-sized-dinosaurs-in-waukesha/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/visit-springfield-illinois-your-gateway-to-route-66s-centennial/ VISIT SPRINGFIELD ILLINOIS: ROUTE 66’S CENTENNIAL [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/visit-springfield-illinois-your-gateway-to-route-66s-centennial/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/]

Anchorage, Alaska: Your next unforgettable getaway

Jon Hansen, filling in for Dave Plier, travels north to Anchorage, Alaska and is joined by Jack Bonney of Visit Anchorage [https://www.anchorage.net/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1372682292&gbraid=0AAAAAD_boC1SuxMl4e24rrnIKyrREHmwO&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiJvQBhCYARIsAMjts3KSsJJI02gnIZbJ6GF47cOnkU67rDcJNdBBBj1dLEd7XO6g9wSvPWcaAs84EALw_wcB], who highlights the city’s unique blend of urban comfort and untamed wilderness. Visitors can enjoy easy access via major flights or perhaps an Alaskan cruise and partake in unforgettable experiences like spotting moose within city limits, exploring glaciers, and visiting the vast Chugach State Park just minutes away. Jack also shares the magic of Alaska’s long summer days with nearly 22 hours of daylight and the chance to catch the beautiful Northern Lights in late summer. Anchorage continues to be a remarkable and accessible destination for nature lovers. For more information on things to do and how to plan your trip, go to visitanchorage.net [https://www.anchorage.net/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1372682292&gbraid=0AAAAAD_boC1SuxMl4e24rrnIKyrREHmwO&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiJvQBhCYARIsAMjts3KSsJJI02gnIZbJ6GF47cOnkU67rDcJNdBBBj1dLEd7XO6g9wSvPWcaAs84EALw_wcB] https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8386769/8386769_2026-05-16-000309.64kmono.mp3 [https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8386769/8386769_2026-05-16-000309.64kmono.mp3] RECENT POSTS ON THE MAP https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/indianapolis-indiana-full-throttle/ INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: FULL THROTTLE [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/indianapolis-indiana-full-throttle/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/anchorage-alaska-your-next-unforgettable-getaway/ ANCHORAGE, ALASKA: YOUR NEXT UNFORGETTABLE GETAWAY [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/anchorage-alaska-your-next-unforgettable-getaway/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/galloping-ghost-step-inside-the-worlds-largest-arcade/ GALLOPING GHOST: THE WORLD’S LARGEST ARCADE [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/galloping-ghost-step-inside-the-worlds-largest-arcade/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/jurassic-journey-walk-among-60-life-sized-dinosaurs-in-waukesha/ JURASSIC JOURNEY: WALK AMONG DINOSAURS IN WAUKESHA [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/jurassic-journey-walk-among-60-life-sized-dinosaurs-in-waukesha/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/visit-springfield-illinois-your-gateway-to-route-66s-centennial/ VISIT SPRINGFIELD ILLINOIS: ROUTE 66’S CENTENNIAL [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/visit-springfield-illinois-your-gateway-to-route-66s-centennial/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/]

Galloping Ghost: Step inside the world’s largest arcade

Jon Hansen, filling in for Dave Plier, visits the legendary Galloping Ghost Arcade [https://www.gallopingghostarcade.com/] in Brookfield and talks with owner and founder Doc Mack who highlights how the arcade has grown into not just big, but the largest in the world with more than 1,000 games available to play. Galloping Ghost has a unique free-play model where one admission gets you unlimited gaming all day. Mack talks about how his business has become a destination for visitors around the globe who are drawn to its original hardware, rare machines, and ever-expanding collection. Located just 15-20 minutes outside of Chicago, Galloping Ghost offers visitors a nostalgic, all-ages experience where classic gaming lives on! For more information, visit gallopingghostarcade.com/ [https://www.gallopingghostarcade.com/] https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8386739/8386739_2026-05-16-003539.64kmono.mp3 [https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8386739/8386739_2026-05-16-003539.64kmono.mp3] RECENT POSTS ON THE MAP https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/indianapolis-indiana-full-throttle/ INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: FULL THROTTLE [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/indianapolis-indiana-full-throttle/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/anchorage-alaska-your-next-unforgettable-getaway/ ANCHORAGE, ALASKA: YOUR NEXT UNFORGETTABLE GETAWAY [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/anchorage-alaska-your-next-unforgettable-getaway/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/galloping-ghost-step-inside-the-worlds-largest-arcade/ GALLOPING GHOST: THE WORLD’S LARGEST ARCADE [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/galloping-ghost-step-inside-the-worlds-largest-arcade/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/jurassic-journey-walk-among-60-life-sized-dinosaurs-in-waukesha/ JURASSIC JOURNEY: WALK AMONG DINOSAURS IN WAUKESHA [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/jurassic-journey-walk-among-60-life-sized-dinosaurs-in-waukesha/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/visit-springfield-illinois-your-gateway-to-route-66s-centennial/ VISIT SPRINGFIELD ILLINOIS: ROUTE 66’S CENTENNIAL [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/visit-springfield-illinois-your-gateway-to-route-66s-centennial/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/]

Jurassic Journey: Walk among 60 life-sized dinosaurs in Waukesha

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks with Shirley Walczak about Jurassic Journey [http://JurassicJourney.org], the Midwest’s largest animatronic dinosaur collection at the Waukesha County Expo Center May 8–25. With more than 60 life-sized dinos, including a 40-foot T-Rex, this prehistoric experience includes family-friendly favorites like dino rides, the Jeep off-road driving course for kids, the dino maze and hatchery, fossil and gem digs, live “baby dinosaur” encounters, and a special Dinos After Dark evening on May 15 with lit-up dinosaurs and live music courtesy of a Neil Diamond impersonator and Claire Sardina, the inspiration behind the film Song Sung Blue. Shirley highlights the fact that every activity, ride, and display is included with admission! With free parking and kids getting in free on Wednesdays with a paid adult, Jurassic Journey is an easy and memorable day trip from Chicago or Milwaukee. For more information, visit JurassicJourney.org [http://JurassicJourney.org] https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8370467/8370467_2026-05-09-015407.64kmono.mp3 [https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8370467/8370467_2026-05-09-015407.64kmono.mp3] RECENT POSTS ON THE MAP https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/indianapolis-indiana-full-throttle/ INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: FULL THROTTLE [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/indianapolis-indiana-full-throttle/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/anchorage-alaska-your-next-unforgettable-getaway/ ANCHORAGE, ALASKA: YOUR NEXT UNFORGETTABLE GETAWAY [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/anchorage-alaska-your-next-unforgettable-getaway/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/galloping-ghost-step-inside-the-worlds-largest-arcade/ GALLOPING GHOST: THE WORLD’S LARGEST ARCADE [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/galloping-ghost-step-inside-the-worlds-largest-arcade/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/jurassic-journey-walk-among-60-life-sized-dinosaurs-in-waukesha/ JURASSIC JOURNEY: WALK AMONG DINOSAURS IN WAUKESHA [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/jurassic-journey-walk-among-60-life-sized-dinosaurs-in-waukesha/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/visit-springfield-illinois-your-gateway-to-route-66s-centennial/ VISIT SPRINGFIELD ILLINOIS: ROUTE 66’S CENTENNIAL [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/visit-springfield-illinois-your-gateway-to-route-66s-centennial/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/]

Visit Springfield Illinois: Your gateway to Route 66’s Centennial

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks with Amy Beadle of Visit Springfield Illinois [https://www.visitspringfieldillinois.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Madden-google-sem-leisure&utm_content=spring2026&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23762078096&gbraid=0AAAAAD9AyhgSxbG-MIlw7r_yYQ1eVUucB&gclid=CjwKCAjwntHPBhAaEiwA_Xp6RoLRWWbwJkNiQSFnVX0ZStRGJqQSQLpBiRam2Xs4aQxZfwXr6OREkRoCgWMQAvD_BwE] about why Springfield and the Illinois stretch of the iconic Route 66 should be at the top of your travel list during the 2026 centennial year! During their conversation, Amy highlights a packed season of Route 66-themed experiences including David Schwartz’s “The Road That Takes You” photo exhibit, the Route 66 Bob Waldmire Exclusive Art Exhibition, the Centennial Route 66 5K sending runners onto the world’s fastest dirt mile track, and the Route 66 Submerged pontoon tour over the sunken section of the Mother Road. Amy also reminds listeners and visitors to leave ample time during their travels to explore Springfield’s rich history from Frank Lloyd Wright’s Dana-Thomas House and Abraham Lincoln’s presidential museum and tomb to the Illinois State Capitol. For more information, visit VisitSpringfieldIllinois.com [https://www.visitspringfieldillinois.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Madden-google-sem-leisure&utm_content=spring2026&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23762078096&gbraid=0AAAAAD9AyhgSxbG-MIlw7r_yYQ1eVUucB&gclid=CjwKCAjwntHPBhAaEiwA_Xp6RoLRWWbwJkNiQSFnVX0ZStRGJqQSQLpBiRam2Xs4aQxZfwXr6OREkRoCgWMQAvD_BwE] https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8354533/8354533_2026-05-02-005233.64kmono.mp3 [https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8354533/8354533_2026-05-02-005233.64kmono.mp3] RECENT POSTS DESTINATION USA https://wgnradio.com/destination-usa/can-you-answer-these-10-jeopardy-questions-about-route-66/ HOW MANY ‘JEOPARDY!’ CLUES ON ROUTE 66 CAN YOU ANSWER? [https://wgnradio.com/destination-usa/can-you-answer-these-10-jeopardy-questions-about-route-66/] .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/destination-usa/the-quintessential-american-road-trip-route-66-turns-100/ QUINTESSENTIAL AMERICAN ROAD TRIP, RT. 66, TURNS 100 [https://wgnradio.com/destination-usa/the-quintessential-american-road-trip-route-66-turns-100/] .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/destination-usa/california-stretch-of-route-66-shaped-how-americans-eat-fast-food-today/ CALIF. STRETCH OF ROUTE 66 SHAPED HOW AMERICANS EAT [https://wgnradio.com/destination-usa/california-stretch-of-route-66-shaped-how-americans-eat-fast-food-today/] .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/destination-usa/route-66-travelers-make-pilgrimage-to-this-famous-desert-oasis-cafe/ ROUTE 66 TRAVELERS MAKE PILGRIMAGE TO FAMOUS DESERT CAFE [https://wgnradio.com/destination-usa/route-66-travelers-make-pilgrimage-to-this-famous-desert-oasis-cafe/] .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/destination-usa/this-socal-city-along-route-66-is-about-to-change-in-a-big-way/ THIS SOCAL CITY ALONG ROUTE 66 IS SET FOR A BIG CHANGE [https://wgnradio.com/destination-usa/this-socal-city-along-route-66-is-about-to-change-in-a-big-way/] .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more [https://wgnradio.com/destination-usa/] RECENT POSTS ON THE MAP https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/indianapolis-indiana-full-throttle/ INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: FULL THROTTLE [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/indianapolis-indiana-full-throttle/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/anchorage-alaska-your-next-unforgettable-getaway/ ANCHORAGE, ALASKA: YOUR NEXT UNFORGETTABLE GETAWAY [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/anchorage-alaska-your-next-unforgettable-getaway/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/galloping-ghost-step-inside-the-worlds-largest-arcade/ GALLOPING GHOST: THE WORLD’S LARGEST ARCADE [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/galloping-ghost-step-inside-the-worlds-largest-arcade/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/jurassic-journey-walk-among-60-life-sized-dinosaurs-in-waukesha/ JURASSIC JOURNEY: WALK AMONG DINOSAURS IN WAUKESHA [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/jurassic-journey-walk-among-60-life-sized-dinosaurs-in-waukesha/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/visit-springfield-illinois-your-gateway-to-route-66s-centennial/ VISIT SPRINGFIELD ILLINOIS: ROUTE 66’S CENTENNIAL [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/visit-springfield-illinois-your-gateway-to-route-66s-centennial/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/]