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The Chicago Gospel Music Festival
Since the mid 1900’s, Chicago has been a cultural hotspot for the development of gospel music, a style that developed from influences of musical g...
Elizabeth Morse Genius Children's Garden, Chicago
Now that you are in the “windy city” of Chicago and have done the normal tourist attritions and museums it is time to have some hands on...
Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Chicago
If you would like to see live music in Chicago, or even just check out some exceptional architecture, be sure to pay a visit to the Jay Pritzker Pav...
Navy Pier, Chicago
Located along the shoreline of Lake Michigan in Chicago, Illinois, the 3,300 foot long Navy Pier was originally built in 1916 as a multi-use public ...
Win millions of points with Southwest Airlines Let 'Em Fly and Win Yahtzee
Going on that next trip may only be a roll away by playing Yahtzee: Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards-Style! The Let 'Em Fly and Win Yahtzee prom...
Tom Stuker to fly 10 millionth mile this Saturday
Miles above the U.S. heartland, nearly half-way between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, one customer aboard United Airlines flight 942 from Los Ang...
Garfield Park Conservatory, Chicago
The Garfield Park Conservatory ranks among Chicago’s most unique sites and is considered one of the city’s best kept secrets. It takes up 4.5 ac...
Lincoln Park Conservatory, Chicago
No matter what time of year you're visiting Chicago, Lincoln Park and its Conservatory is a great place to go to. In the warm months of the year, t...
Chicago Children's Museum
The Chicago kid's museum, located at Navy Pier, is a great place for kids to learn and have fun at the same time! Whether that is building bricks, sol...
McKinley Park ice skating, Chicago
Are you experiencing the winter blues? You're wanting to get out of the house but don't know what to do. McKinley Park has what yo're looking for! ...
Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago is truly one of the best museums in the United States. The museum features a wide variety of exhibits ...
Daley Bicentennial Plaza ice rink, Grant Park, Chicago
If you're planning to visit Chicago during the wintertime, try to make a little time for ice skating. The Ice Rink at Daley Bicentennial Plaza offers ...
Carnival of Cities - 13 January 2010
Welcome to the first Carnival of Cities for 2010. Last time, the carnival was hosted by Caitlin over at Roaming Tales. This edition sports a wide rang...
Chicago Public Library
The Chicago Public Library has it roots in an abandoned water tower, where it was founded more than a century ago in 1873. From these relatively humb...
Jackson Park, Chicago
When you want to head for the beach in the middle of the big city, go to Jackson Park in Chicago. You can have all the arts and culture of the urban ...
Osaka Garden, Jackson Park, Chicago
Did you know that in Chicago there is a hidden Japanese garden? Right behind the Museum of Science and Industry in Jackson Park, a wonderful Japane...
Art Institute of Chicago
The Art Institute of Chicago is comprised of two institutions: the School and the Museum. While both are worth the visit, you do not want to miss the...
Cadillac Palace Theatre, Chicago
If you are ever in Chicago, you must go to the Cadillac Palace Theatre for a great show, but also a nice piece of history. Opening in 1926, it actuall...
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink, Millennium Park, Chicago
If you're looking for a marvelous open space to visit while you're in Chicago, check out the 24 1/2 acre Millennium Park, amid features such as fount...
Millennium Park, Chicago
Millennium Park lies in the heart of downtown Chicago, creating a peaceful, green oasis amid the hustle and bustle of a vibrant city. The park is spre...
Chicago Cultural Center
If you are planning a visit to Chicago, the first stop on your trip should definitely be to the Chicago Cultural Center for a couple of reasons, fir...
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Chicago
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is an ideal place to take children for an interesting and educational day out in Chicago, although adults will certa...
Lincoln Park, Chicago
Lincoln Park in Chicago is a large stretch of land in the north side of the city, overlooking Lake Michigan. The park has over 1000 acres of land wa...
Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago
For residents of Chicago and people visiting the city who enjoy the attractions of nature and wildlife, Lincoln Park Zoo provides an excellent day...
getaroom.com, new booking site from the founders of hotels.com
Internet veterans Bob Diener and David Litman have launched new hotel rooms booking site www.getaroom.com which promises some outstanding savings on r...
Fireworks for a real 4th July Independence Day 2009
With President Obama in the Oval Office and the previously very frosty foreign relations, and America's standing in the world, thawing up, it's time t...
Busiest airports and travel days this Thanksgiving Weekend
If you've booked your flights or are still planning to travel this Thanksgiving Weekend, here's some information to help you stay in the know and on t...
My bad flight - share your horror story
What was your worst flight experience? Want to share? MyBadFlight.com is the website for you.
My own worst flight
Some of the stories on the site a...
How many bacteria are in those ice cubes?
We're all used to taking care when having water or ice cubes while in developing countries. But when the Chicago Sun Times published an article on i...
Cafe Sasha, Taxco, Mexico
Just around the corner from the Plaza Borda, you can find the nicest traveller hangout in Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico - Cafe Sasha. Owned by Chicagoan exp...
Caffe Baci, Chicago
Out and about in Chicago it can seem hopeless to find cheap and good food. But within The Loop/Downtown area are several Caffe Baci coffee shops and r...
Changing Mexican travel plans
This weekend, I had a couple of Mexicans staying with me via a hospitality site and we talked a lot about my upcoming trip to Chicago and Mexico. An...
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