Category: Illinois
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Museum Highlight- Field Museum of Natural History
Chicago’s world class Field Museum of Natural History is a must-see on any visit to the city! Fans of dinosaurs will be delighted to hear that this museum hosts SUE the dinosaur! Famously the largest and most extensive T-Rex specimen in the world, SUE has a place of pride in the Evolving Planet exhibit. It…
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What To Do In Lincoln Park, Chicago
Lincoln Park is one of Chicago’s most popular neighborhoods, and a wonderful location to spend the day in. I planned out a step by step guide for the best things to do in Lincoln Park, based on my own recent visit to the area. Although I had initially planned to take public transportation between these…
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Museum Highlight- Adler Planetarium, Chicago
On my recent visit to Chicago, I wanted to make the most of the city’s many museums. Adler Planetarium is a neighbor to both the famous Field Museum and the Shedd Aquarium, but still manages to hold its own against the giants. The Planetarium is free for Chicago residents on Wednesday evenings- though I can’t…
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How to Spend a Day on the Chicago River
While Chicago is know for its windy and wild winters, its summers more than make up for the frosty seasons. I took my first trip to Chicago in August, and the warm weather had me sticking close to the Chicago River for the entire day.