The great city of Chicago offers something for everyone – from world-class shopping, fine art galleries, architecture, museums and theatre to unique neighborhoods rich in distinctive cultural heritage. All along the lakefront, from Lakeview to Oak Street Beach to the Gold Coast to Soldier Field, Chicago is bustling with things for you to do. The Chicagoland suburbs offer many attractions, such as riverboat casinos, amusement parks, sports & entertainment venues. You might even want to attend a yoga class while in town.
Day or night, there is lots to do in Chicago’s trendy neighborhood of Wicker Park. Located in Chicago, Illinois, Wicker Park is one of the trendy neighborhoods in West Town. Its demographics lean to a younger group and the neighborhood has a reputation for being on the cutting edge of art, music, and fashion. Often … Read more
The Five Best Chicago Museums There are museums for art, for children and for air and space and just about anything else you may wish to learn more about. All of the museums in Chicago are excellent. Perfect for taking a day to immerse oneself in the learning process. The best museums in Chicago explore … Read more
Due to the combination of its flat landscape, mild summers, and great architecture, Chicago makes an ideal city for tourists who enjoy sightseeing on foot. Although a flat landscape can be boring for the eye, it is Manna from heaven for walkers, and Chicago, about as flat as American cities get coupled with its mild … Read more
Navy Pier is the Midwest’s most popular tourist destination. This popular spot provides many opportunities for families to enjoy themselves. Navy Pier is an adventure whether you’re a two-some or a ten-some. To see it all could take a couple of days, so my goal is to help you make the most of your visit. … Read more
Visitors can tour the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia, Illinois to learn about scientific experiments in particle physics. It’s the stuff science fiction is made of, but it’s real and the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory is open to the public by reservation. But first, a basic lesson in physics. Once thought to be the … Read more
The Chicago Theater presents big name entertainers in an elegant 1921 building. Legends Jack Benny, Duke Ellington, and Aretha Franklin have all played here. The Chicago Theater opened its doors on October 26, 1921. This was the first large movie palace in America. Once titled, “The Wonder Theater of the World”, it became the place … Read more
Chicago Museum Pass The Chicago Museum Pass gets you admission to four of Chicago’s best museums for one low price including: Museum of Science and Industry Adler Planetarium Art Institute of Chicago Field Museum Adults: $70 Children: $41 Once you buy your pass, just print it out and you’re ready to go. Or show the … Read more
#1 – Chicago Children’s Museum At Navy Pier The Chicago Children’s Museum offers 3 floors full of educational exhibits, programs and events. Here, your children can climb a 3 story ship, build a skyscraper, splash and navigate their boat through a waterway, uncover a dinosaur, and much more. Bring extra clothes, as your kids are … Read more