#1 – Lincoln Park Zoo Home to big cats, polar bears, penguins, gorillas, monkeys, and many more species, this zoo, located in Lincoln Park, makes you forget you are in the heart of Chicago, and transports you into the wild. Lincoln Park Zoo is such a great destination because it is open every day, it … Read more
#1 – Water Tower Place Shopping Mall Upscale shopping and dining, Water Tower Place Mall has something to offer everyone. Located on the beautiful Magnificent Mile, stop in, browse the stores, which include the American Girl Store and the Lego Store, and grab some food at the gourmet food court. Neighborhood: Magnificent Mile Hours: Mon-Sat: … Read more
#1 – Lincoln Park Zoo This zoo is such a great destination because it is open every day, it is free, and it is a very manageable size for an afternoon visit. Make sure to check out the zoo’s daily activities on their web site to see what kid-friendly events they have planned. Don’t forget … Read more
#1 – Magnificent Mile Chicago’s largest shopping district, this strip of retail stores, restaurants, museums and hotels that extends from the Chicago River to Oak Street is more than just a shopper’s dream. Some worthwhile stops along the way include the Historic Water Tower, Water Tower Place Mall, Museum of Contemporary Art, John Hancock and … Read more
Museum Free Days in Chicago All known information is listed on this page. If there are no dates for specific month, then that means that museum has not notified the public of any free days for that month. Parking, special exhibits, movies, etc, are not included in any of the free days. Adler Planetarium Free … Read more
Preservation Chicago took a different approach to its list of most endangered buildings – the “Chicago 7″ – one of its efforts to raise public awareness of the threats facing some of Chicago’s most at-risk architectural treasures. Instead of focusing on seven buildings, PC decided to look back at the tragedies, tribulations and triumphs it … Read more
Michigan remains one of my favorite summertime playgrounds. With more freshwater shoreline than any other state (over 3,200 miles), Michigan is the perfect summer haven with long stretches of sandy beach and clear, pristine waters. A short drive around the southern edge of Lake Michigan are beaches that seem to be a world away from … Read more
Ahhh! Chicago summer events, as summer rolls around Chicagoans, and guests get ready to make new memories. Each event or festival is such an incredible time! No matter what event you choose the city puts its best foot forward. Chicago loves to have a good time, and in the summer the weather is warm, okay … Read more