Chicago is one of the best summer cities! There are so many events, festivals, and beautiful places to explore, making it the ideal summer destination city. Having once lived in Chicago for over 20 years, I have had plenty of summer adventures over the years. Whether you are in a mood for fitness, ...

Chicago is a wonderful city with endless opportunities for entertainment and recreation. Chicago’s world-class cultural attractions and amazing architecture are the standouts of this great city. Unfortunately, many tourists never consider Chicago to be a winter vacation destination due to ...

I love ice skating during the winter months. It is fun, cheap, and a great workout! I even own 2 pairs of my own skates! I always keep my skates in the car in case I find a rink while out. There are all different types of rinks – park district rinks, city rinks, or […]

I see winter travel as a great way to break up the monotony of winter. Winter can be a hard time of the year for many with the bleak skies, cold temperatures, and shorter daylight hours. It helps to have a trip or 2 planed to keep that “summer excitement” feeling all year. Personally, ...

I love the concept of a dinner and movie theater: dinner served while watching a movie is a real treat! Plus, it cuts out the hassle of having to search for a restaurant before your show! Hollywood Palms in the Chicago burbs is the best dinner theater in the country. As a former Chicago local, ...

Chicago will always be one of my favorite cities to spend the holiday season in. I love the brisk weather, old school Italian restaurants, abundant snow, and long lineup of festive events. This year for the holidays, I decided to drive into Chicago to visit family. Chicago is a great city to be in ...

Chicago is one of my favorite cities to spend Christmas in. Growing up in the area, I always looked forward to the cold snowy months as this is when most of the fun events take place. Although I have been to many zoo lights across the US, Lincoln Park remains my favorite. Lincoln Park Zoo […]

Chicago is one of the best cities to visit around the holidays. I often find myself venturing back to the area as there is so much to do in terms of holiday entertainment and attractions. Plus, the wintry weather really adds to the holiday ambiance! Nothing really compares to bundling up with a ...