Maggie Daley Park is one of Chicago’s best and newest parks. Located downtown in the northeast corner of Grant Park, Maggie Daley Park is still sort of a hidden gem in Chicago, often being overlooked in favor of its more famous neighboring park, Millennium Park.
A real point of confusion for individuals from outside Chicago is the interplay of Chicago, its neighborhoods, its suburbs, and all the related terminology. This post is around ten quick tips or things to remember when discussing Chicago, its neighborhoods, and its suburbs.
The AMC Dine-In 600 Michigan 9 is a movie theater located in the heart of Chicago’s downtown, just off famous Michigan Ave. In this post, we review the AMC Dine-In 600 Michigan 9, including everything from the different screen types to buying tickets to concession options.
UP Comedy Club is one of the seven venues of The Second City, Chicago’s most famous comedy enterprise. In this post, we review the venue, including giving information on buying tickets, getting to Up Comedy Club, and some quick thoughts on the show we were watching this evening–She The People.
In a city full of historical architecture, Millennium Park is a beacon of modernity. The relatively small space is packed with modern design, from small sculpture to full size theatrical pavilions. It’s a must do for any visit to Chicago. In this post, we provide a complete Guide to Millennium Park.
The AMC Review East 21 is the largest of the four AMC theaters in downtown Chicago. Located in Streeterville, the theater is a short walk from many of Chicago’s highlights while also offering a wide range of films. In this post, we review the AMC River East 21, including everything from the different screen types to buying tickets to concession options.
Comedians You Should Know is a stand-up comedy show that takes place weekly in Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood. In this post, we review the show, along with providing tips for getting buying tickets, getting there, and finding nearby activities.
The Lincoln Service train route is a route between Chicago and St. Louis, Missouri with nine stops in between. In this post, we discuss the journey from Chicago to Springfield, including buying tickets, getting to Union Station, and riding the train.
A lot of people from the Midwest winter in Florida. It’s not uncommon to fly south for three months of sunshine instead of three months of digging a car out of the snow. These sunshine-chasers are called snowbirds, and they’re usually about twice our age. So how did we turn out to be snowbirds at …
Iowa City, Iowa, USA | Iowa City is a college town with serious Midwestern vibes. Located in the middle of Iowa, which is in the middle of the United States, it’s a small city surrounded by farms and rolling hills on all sides. The people here say things like “pop” and “ope” and they are as …