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Visiting the Home Alone House in the Chicago Burbs

“This is my house and I have to defend it.” Keep the change ya filthy animal.” “There are 15 people and this house and you are the only one to make trouble.” “Guys I’m eating junk and watching rubbish – better come out and stop me.” If the ...

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Rockefeller Park Greenhouse in Cleveland

If you are seeking something free & relaxing to do while visiting Cleveland, consider taking a stroll around Rockefeller Park Greenhouse & Botanical Garden. The park is named in honor of oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller, who. lived in the Cleveland metro at several points in his life. In ...

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Vito & Nick’s: The Best Pizza in Chicago

New York vs. Chicago pizza – thin vs. deep dish – triangle vs square – foldable vs. requiring a fork. The debate remains as to which city serves the best pie. Personally, I will never pass up on any type of pizza! While New York seems to receive more press surrounding their ...

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15 Amazing Free Tourist Attractions in the Midwest

From photographing one of the best skylines in the country, to exploring amazing cultural institutions, to hiking at one of the country’s only free national parks, there is plenty of free fun to be had in the Midwest. Below are a few of the best free tourist attractions throughout the ...

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5 Free National Parks to Visit

Yellowstone (est. 1872) was America’s First National Park, while New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia is the newest addition (est. 2020). Planning your annual vacation around one of the 63 national parks (424 national park sites) makes for a great budget friendly trip. Vacations ...

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15 Hikes with Scenic Water Views

Hiking is a wonderful way to explore the natural flora and fauna of a new area, birdwatch, get in some exercise and sunshine, and enjoy some fantastic scenery. Featured below are 15 wonderful easy-moderate hikes, each featuring a beautiful vista of a creek, lake, the coast, or any other body of ...

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Dyeing the Chicago River Green: St. Paddy’s in The Windy City

The Windy City is easily one of the best cities in the country to spend St. Patrick’s Day. Due to the city’s rich Irish heritage, residents and city planners are very enthusiastic about holiday celebrations. Chicago is home to over a million Americans with Irish heritage, placing it ...

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The 10 Best Free Museums in the US

While exploring any new city can be pricey, thankfully, there are a number of great free attractions to enjoy in pretty much every major metro area in the country. If you are someone who loves exploring ancient history and incredible artwork, you are in luck as there are so many wonderful free ...

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Attraction of the Week: The Cincinnati Art Museum

Cincinnati is considered to be one of the best cities for art lovers. While the city may be more famous for baseball and beer, it also pops up on many “best art cities” lists. All major art forms including opera, ballet, symphony, theater, and fine arts can be enjoyed in Cincinnati. ...

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Attraction of the Week: The Cleveland Museum of Art

One of the country’s most impressive art museums is unexpectedly located in Cleveland, Ohio. Featuring a diverse collection of more than 45,000 pieces of art from around the world, it frequently rates as one of the country’s best art museums. Along with showcasing pieces from famous ...

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