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In Case You Missed It…Chicago

July 4, 2015 / / 0 Comments
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SUE the T-Rex at The Field Museum

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Willis Tower

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Every couple weeks we’ll be collecting links from past posts grouped together by location; we thought it handy to have everything in one convenient location as you plan your upcoming travels. We just finished a short series on Chicago, so here’s your recap:

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Wrigley Field

Chicago Itinerary: What to do in Chicago with Two or More Days: An itinerary for what to do in Chicago to help you plan out your trip, know what attractions to see and which ones to skip. Includes several tips and recommendations to make your trip truly enjoyable.

Chicago Architecture Cruises: Enjoy architecture? Why not check out all that Chicago has to offer via a river or lake cruise? Two different Chicago architecture cruise options are highlighted here for the architecture lover.

Wrigley Field: If you have time during your visit to Chicago, check out the historic and nostalgic Wrigley Field and take in a Cubs game!

 Willis Tower: No trip to Chicago is complete without a trip to the Willis Tower, the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere and an iconic building in the Chicago Skyline. This is a guide to help you plan your visit.

Cloud Gate (AKA The Bean)

Cloud Gate (AKA The Bean)

The Field Museum: The Field Museum in Chicago is a fun place to explore, learn about various parts of the world, and soak in some history.

Glazed & Infused: Glazed and Infused is a specialty donut shop serving some of the best donuts in Chicago. A must for any donut and food lover.

Millennium Park: Millennium Park is a beautiful place in the heart of Chicago, full of art, architecture, and immaculate landscaping with many free year-round events.

 

Wrigley Field

June 11, 2015 / / 4 Comments

IMG_4910Even if you’re not a huge baseball fan, a visit to Wrigley Field is well worth your time. In the age of sponsorships, there is a sense of nostalgia in the untouched Wrigley Field. Like apple pie, or the National Anthem, going to a baseball game evokes feelings of Americana, and at the historic Wrigley Field, these senses are heightened. The second oldest ballpark (first is Fenway Park in Boston), Wrigley was built in 1914, and celebrating its 100th year of hosting Major League Baseball this season!

If you happen to be in town during baseball season, try to catch a game. It is worth it just to participate in the tradition. I myself am not a huge baseball fan, but I really enjoy getting to go to a game–the live action is what lures me in. Wrigley Field has tours available and based on game-day and events happening at the Field, you have the opportunity to check out the dugouts, press box, and field. Check their website for tour options, pricing, and to purchase online if you’re interested. My recommendation is to take public transportation to get to Wrigley; parking is a little tricky (and expensive!); the Cubs website has handy information for which trains/buses to take based on your start location which is very helpful! Continue reading

A View of Chicago from the Adler Planetarium

Chicago Itinerary: What to Do in Chicago With Two or More Days

June 9, 2015 / / 10 Comments

Traveling to a new place can be daunting, let alone to a city that has so much to offer. How do you even try to figure out what attractions to see, where to go, and which are worth skipping? This is especially important when you are going for a short trip and you want to maximize your time. Wasting your time by going to an attraction that is not worth it or worth the wait is a point of frustration for me.

My goal today  is to provide a Chicago itinerary of what attractions to visit on a two or three day trip (or more). Every traveler will have different tastes/interest and likes/dislikes, so not all of these recommendations will be suited for everyone. Also, Chicago is a huge city and there is no way that every attraction, great restaurant, or event could be handled in this one post. This itinerary will focus mainly on the top attractions that we recommend visiting while in Chicago. In the future, we will revisit this great city to hopefully fill in the gaps by providing more information and reviews as far as attractions, events, restaurants, etc.

Whether you are a relaxed traveler or an active tourist, have young kids, teenagers or no kids, we all travel differently. Even at various stages in our own life, we may have times where we are not as quick as we once were. In the past, you may have been able to see six attractions in a day, now you are lucky to see four. The point is you know what will serve you best to make this or any trip the most memorable and enjoyable. We are here to help and give some recommendations from what we have found during our time in Chicago. Even if you are staying longer in Chicago, use this itinerary as a guide to know what to expect.

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