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This is one of Chicago's don't-miss attractions (especially if the weather is decent), and because it's free, it's worth at least a quick stop during a stroll through Lincoln Park. But you'll probably want to wander for... more
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…. We rode the bus to the Lincoln Park Zoo. Even though it was Christmas day the zoo was open… continue reading »
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Millions of Chicagoans flock to the Lake Michigan shoreline to watch as the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights begin their terrifying daredevil displays. The show, held in August, can be vie... more
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The Briar Street Theatre has been the "Blue Man Theater" since the fall of 1997. The avant-garde New York City performance phenomenon known as Blue Man Group has transformed the 625-seat theater, beginning with the lobby... more
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Like many other neighborhood festivals in Chicago, this fest, held the second weekend in August, gets its moxie not from the standard array of arts and crafts booths, but from those in attendance. Held in the center of the Boys... more
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Chicago's premier blues bar, Kingston Mines, is where musicians congregate after their own gigs to jam and socialize. Celebs have been known to drop by when they're in town shooting movies, but most nights the crowd incl... more
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You might think that modern club-goers would enjoy the atmosphere in this Polish cafe, as the decor is strikingly similar to a medieval pub, adorned in brick stone and wood. The establishment itself is divided into two areas, w... more
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The decor at Marie's Liquors & Pizza follows the Chicago standard of authenticity via changeless aging, it has not been given a facelift since the Ford administration. The pizza is very good, though the prices, depending on the... more
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Established in 1860, the Graceland Cemetery and Crematorium is Chicago's most famous cemetery and is on the National Registry of Historic Sites. Recall any important person in Chicago history, and chances are he or she is burie... more
Evanston Travel Experiences
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Chic - a - go (AKA Smelly Onions)
The flight to Chicago went pretty hassle free, despite the increased security at the airports. You now can't take any kind of liquid or g... Continue reading »
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night in Chicago
9.25.06 7:40am We have stopped in St. Paul, Minnesota. We are right on time. It was a fitful night of sleep. I couldn’t get comfortable... Continue reading »
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Chicago Bound
OK - time to go. If you know me, you know I consider the journey to be part of the trip. And my itinerary was Denver-Chicago-... Continue reading »
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Days 4 and 5: Visits to Wicker Park
Sunday was a homework day for Paul, so the rest of us headed out to Wicker Park. Apparently its not just a neighborhood, but there is act... Continue reading »
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Fourth game, Cubs vs. Reds
Fourth game, Cubs vs. RedsAll I can say is that Wrigley is awesome!!! Everything about this place totally rules. We got into Chicag... Continue reading »
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