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  • Millennium Park Ice Skating - Chicago Ice SkatingCreated: 2009-12-08 @ 21:56:18 EST     Updated: 2009-12-08 @ 21:57:26 EST
    Millennium Park ice skating is one of the more popular activities during winter in Chicago -- more than 100,000 people lace up their skates each season and hit the ice in this picturesque environme…
  • Chicago Christmas Lights - Christmas Light Displays in Chicago…Created: 2009-12-07 @ 10:08:18 EST     
    On of my (and many others) favorite things about the holiday season are the Christmas light displays. Fortunately, there is no shortage of glowing and twinkling strands of lights in Chicago. Here a…
  • Thanksgiving Dinner in Chicago - Chicago Restaurants…Created: 2009-11-24 @ 23:11:59 EST     Updated: 2009-11-25 @ 16:00:12 EST
    Traveling to Chicago over Thanksgiving but don't have anywhere to pull up to the table for Thanksgiving Dinner? Don't worry, you won't be stuck eating peanuts out of the mini-bar, there are several…
  • Halloween in Chicago - Fall in ChicagoCreated: 2009-11-10 @ 14:13:15 EST     
    Halloween in Chicago seems to be a big deal for some reason -- there are tons of Halloween events, activities, and parties going on. Here are just some of the many things to do for Halloween in Chi…
  • The Fear Haunted House at Navy Pier ChicagoCreated: 2009-10-23 @ 19:13:42 EDT     
    The Fear Haunted House at Navy Pier has been touted as one of the best and scariest haunted houses in Chicago…
  • Spooky Zoo Spectacular - Halloween at Lincoln Park Zoo - Halloween i…Created: 2009-10-06 @ 18:48:20 EDT     
    Lincoln Park Zoo gets into the Halloween spirit with a free event for kids with a haunted house, arts and crafts, and entertainment…
  • Chicago Gourmet 2009 - Chicago Food FestivalsCreated: 2009-10-01 @ 20:21:09 EDT     
    Chicago Gourmet in Millennium Park is an upscale version of Taste of Chicago -- better food, smaller crowds, and a much higher price tag…
  • Chicago Gourmet PicturesCreated: 2009-09-30 @ 12:41:15 EDT     
    Chicago Gourmet in Millennium Park is an upscale version of Taste of Chicago -- better food, smaller crowds, and a much higher price tag. Here are some pictures from Chicago Gourmet to help you kno…
  • Chicago Gourmet PicturesCreated: 2009-09-30 @ 12:40:20 EDT     
    Chicago Gourmet in Millennium Park is an upscale version of Taste of Chicago -- better food, smaller crowds, and a much higher price tag. Here are some pictures from Chicago Gourmet to help you kno…
  • Chicago Gourmet PicturesCreated: 2009-09-30 @ 12:39:24 EDT     
    Chicago Gourmet in Millennium Park is an upscale version of Taste of Chicago -- better food, smaller crowds, and a much higher price tag. Here are some pictures from Chicago Gourmet to help you kno…
  • Chicago Gourmet PicturesCreated: 2009-09-30 @ 12:38:33 EDT     
    Chicago Gourmet in Millennium Park is an upscale version of Taste of Chicago -- better food, smaller crowds, and a much higher price tag. Here are some pictures from Chicago Gourmet to help you kno…
  • Chicago Gourmet PicturesCreated: 2009-09-30 @ 12:37:13 EDT     
    Chicago Gourmet in Millennium Park is an upscale version of Taste of Chicago -- better food, smaller crowds, and a much higher price tag. Here are some pictures from Chicago Gourmet to help you kno…
  • Chicago Gourmet PicturesCreated: 2009-09-30 @ 11:47:24 EDT     
    Chicago Gourmet in Millennium Park is an upscale version of Taste of Chicago -- better food, smaller crowds, and a much higher price tag. Here are some pictures from Chicago Gourmet to help you kno…
  • Chicago Gourmet PicturesCreated: 2009-09-30 @ 11:46:34 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-30 @ 12:33:27 EDT
    Chicago Gourmet in Millennium Park is an upscale version of Taste of Chicago -- better food, smaller crowds, and a much higher price tag. Here are some pictures from Chicago Gourmet to help you kno…
  • Chicago Gourmet PicturesCreated: 2009-09-30 @ 11:45:14 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-30 @ 12:34:05 EDT
    Chicago Gourmet in Millennium Park is an upscale version of Taste of Chicago -- better food, smaller crowds, and a much higher price tag. Here are some pictures from Chicago Gourmet to help you kno…
  • Chicago Gourmet PicturesCreated: 2009-09-30 @ 11:40:01 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-30 @ 12:34:55 EDT
    Chicago Gourmet in Millennium Park is an upscale version of Taste of Chicago -- better food, smaller crowds, and a much higher price tag. Here are some pictures from Chicago Gourmet to help you kno…
  • Chicago Gourmet PicturesCreated: 2009-09-30 @ 11:37:32 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-30 @ 12:41:32 EDT
    Chicago Gourmet in Millennium Park is an upscale version of Taste of Chicago -- better food, smaller crowds, and a much higher price tag. Here are some pictures from Chicago Gourmet to help you kno…
  • Chicago Gourmet PicturesCreated: 2009-09-30 @ 11:36:19 EDT     
    Chicago Gourmet in Millennium Park is an upscale version of Taste of Chicago -- better food, smaller crowds, and a much higher price tag. Here are some pictures from Chicago Gourmet to help you kno…
  • Chicago Gourmet PicturesCreated: 2009-09-30 @ 11:35:01 EDT     
    Chicago Gourmet in Millennium Park is an upscale version of Taste of Chicago -- better food, smaller crowds, and a much higher price tag. Here are some pictures from Chicago Gourmet to help you kno…
  • Chicago Gourmet PicturesCreated: 2009-09-30 @ 11:32:45 EDT     
    Chicago Gourmet in Millennium Park is an upscale version of Taste of Chicago -- better food, smaller crowds, and a much higher price tag. Here are some pictures from Chicago Gourmet to help you kno…
  • Chicago Gourmet PicturesCreated: 2009-09-30 @ 11:16:52 EDT     
    Chicago Gourmet in Millennium Park is an upscale version of Taste of Chicago -- better food, smaller crowds, and a much higher price tag. Here are some pictures from Chicago Gourmet to help you kno…
  • Chicago Gourmet PicturesCreated: 2009-09-30 @ 11:15:48 EDT     
    Chicago Gourmet in Millennium Park is an upscale version of Taste of Chicago -- better food, smaller crowds, and a much higher price tag. Here are some pictures from Chicago Gourmet to help you kno…
  • Chicago Gourmet PicturesCreated: 2009-09-30 @ 11:14:46 EDT     
    Chicago Gourmet in Millennium Park is an upscale version of Taste of Chicago -- better food, smaller crowds, and a much higher price tag. Here are some pictures from Chicago Gourmet to help you kno…
  • Chicago Gourmet PicturesCreated: 2009-09-30 @ 11:12:30 EDT     
    Chicago Gourmet in Millennium Park is an upscale version of Taste of Chicago -- better food, smaller crowds, and a much higher price tag. Here are some pictures from Chicago Gourmet to help you kno…
  • Chicago Gourmet PicturesCreated: 2009-09-30 @ 11:11:34 EDT     
    Chicago Gourmet in Millennium Park is an upscale version of Taste of Chicago -- better food, smaller crowds, and a much higher price tag. Here are some pictures from Chicago Gourmet to help you kno…
  • Chicago Gourmet PicturesCreated: 2009-09-30 @ 11:09:10 EDT     
    Chicago Gourmet in Millennium Park is an upscale version of Taste of Chicago -- better food, smaller crowds, and a much higher price tag. Here are some pictures from Chicago Gourmet to help you kno…
  • Chicago Gourmet PicturesCreated: 2009-09-30 @ 11:07:28 EDT     
    Chicago Gourmet in Millennium Park is an upscale version of Taste of Chicago -- better food, smaller crowds, and a much higher price tag. Here are some pictures from Chicago Gourmet to help you kno…
  • Chicago Gourmet PicturesCreated: 2009-09-30 @ 11:06:03 EDT     
    Chicago Gourmet in Millennium Park is an upscale version of Taste of Chicago -- better food, smaller crowds, and a much higher price tag. Here are some pictures from Chicago Gourmet to help you kno…
  • Chicago Gourmet PicturesCreated: 2009-09-30 @ 10:53:42 EDT     
    Chicago Gourmet in Millennium Park is an upscale version of Taste of Chicago -- better food, smaller crowds, and a much higher price tag. Here are some pictures from Chicago Gourmet to help you kno…
  • Chicago Gourmet PicturesCreated: 2009-09-30 @ 10:51:34 EDT     
    Chicago Gourmet in Millennium Park is an upscale version of Taste of Chicago -- better food, smaller crowds, and a much higher price tag. Here are some pictures from Chicago Gourmet to help you kno…
  • Chicago Gourmet PicturesCreated: 2009-09-30 @ 10:50:00 EDT     
    Chicago Gourmet in Millennium Park is an upscale version of Taste of Chicago -- better food, smaller crowds, and a much higher price tag. Here are some pictures from Chicago Gourmet to help you kno…
  • Chicago Gourmet PicturesCreated: 2009-09-30 @ 10:43:03 EDT     
    Chicago Gourmet in Millennium Park is an upscale version of Taste of Chicago -- better food, smaller crowds, and a much higher price tag. Here are some pictures from Chicago Gourmet to help you kno…
  • Chicago Gourmet PicturesCreated: 2009-09-30 @ 10:41:34 EDT     
    Chicago Gourmet in Millennium Park is an upscale version of Taste of Chicago -- better food, smaller crowds, and a much higher price tag. Here are some pictures from Chicago Gourmet to help you kno…
  • Chicago Gourmet PicturesCreated: 2009-09-30 @ 10:40:19 EDT     
    Chicago Gourmet in Millennium Park is an upscale version of Taste of Chicago -- better food, smaller crowds, and a much higher price tag. Here are some pictures from Chicago Gourmet to help you kno…
  • Chicago Gourmet PicturesCreated: 2009-09-30 @ 10:38:59 EDT     
    Chicago Gourmet in Millennium Park is an upscale version of Taste of Chicago -- better food, smaller crowds, and a much higher price tag. Here are some pictures from Chicago Gourmet to help you kno…
  • Chicago Gourmet PicturesCreated: 2009-09-30 @ 10:37:29 EDT     
    Chicago Gourmet in Millennium Park is an upscale version of Taste of Chicago -- better food, smaller crowds, and a much higher price tag. Here are some pictures from Chicago Gourmet to help you kno…
  • Chicago Gourmet PicturesCreated: 2009-09-30 @ 10:32:48 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-30 @ 10:32:48 EDT
    Chicago Gourmet in Millennium Park is an upscale version of Taste of Chicago -- better food, smaller crowds, and a much higher price tag. Here are some pictures from Chicago Gourmet to help you kno…
  • Chicago Architecture Tours - Chicago Sightseeing…Created: 2009-09-16 @ 11:22:06 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-16 @ 11:26:45 EDT
    Chicago has a rich, architectural history, and has a wide mix of styles from Beaux Arts to Art Deco to Modernist. You would really do yourself a service by taking a Chicago architecture tour. Here …
  • Vincent Falk - Chicago Architecture River Tour Pictures…Created: 2009-09-15 @ 16:58:36 EDT     
    Picture of Chicago's Vincent Falk. One of the city's most popular tours is taking a Chicago architecture river tour. Here are some pictures from one particular tour, by Shoreline Sightseeing…
  • Trump Tower Chicago - Chicago Architecture River Tour Pictures…Created: 2009-09-15 @ 16:53:07 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-15 @ 17:25:38 EDT
    Picture of Trump Tower Chicago. One of the city's most popular tours is taking a Chicago architecture river tour. Here are some pictures from one particular tour, by Shoreline Sightseeing…
  • Tribune Tower - Chicago Architecture River Tour Pictures…Created: 2009-09-15 @ 16:48:32 EDT     
    Picture of the Tribune Tower. One of the city's most popular tours is taking a Chicago architecture river tour. Here are some pictures from one particular tour, by Shoreline Sightseeing…
  • Willis (Sears) Tower & 311 South Wacker - Chicago Architecture River…Created: 2009-09-15 @ 16:35:12 EDT     
    Picture of the Willis (Sears) Tower & 311 South Wacker. One of the city's most popular tours is taking a Chicago architecture river tour. Here are some pictures from one particular tour, by Sho…
  • River City - Chicago Architecture River Tour Pictures…Created: 2009-09-15 @ 16:24:10 EDT     
    Picture of River City. One of the city's most popular tours is taking a Chicago architecture river tour. Here are some pictures from one particular tour, by Shoreline Sightseeing…
  • Reid Murdoch Building - Chicago Architecture River Tour Pictures…Created: 2009-09-15 @ 16:15:08 EDT     
    Picture of the Reid Murdoch Building. One of the city's most popular tours is taking a Chicago architecture river tour. Here are some pictures from one particular tour, by Shoreline Sightseeing…
  • Merchandise Mart - Chicago Architecture River Tour Pictures…Created: 2009-09-15 @ 15:37:35 EDT     
    Picture of the Merchandise Mart. One of the city's most popular tours is taking a Chicago architecture river tour. Here are some pictures from one particular tour, by Shoreline Sightseeing…
  • Marina City - Chicago Architecture River Tour Pictures…Created: 2009-09-15 @ 15:30:18 EDT     
    Picture of Marina City. One of the city's most popular tours is taking a Chicago architecture river tour. Here are some pictures from one particular tour, by Shoreline Sightseeing…
  • Kinzie Street Bridge - Chicago Architecture River Tour Pictures…Created: 2009-09-15 @ 15:22:01 EDT     
    Picture of the Kinzie Street Bridge. One of the city's most popular tours is taking a Chicago architecture river tour. Here are some pictures from one particular tour, by Shoreline Sightseeing…
  • Wrigley Building - Chicago Architecture River Tour Pictures…Created: 2009-09-15 @ 15:13:49 EDT     
    Picture of the Wrigley Building. One of the city's most popular tours is taking a Chicago architecture river tour. Here are some pictures from one particular tour, by Shoreline Sightseeing…
  • Chicago Architecture River Tour PicturesCreated: 2009-09-15 @ 14:06:43 EDT     
    One of the city's most popular tours is taking a Chicago architecture river tour. Here are some pictures from one particular tour, by Shoreline Sightseeing…
  • Chicago Mercantile Exchange Center - Chicago Architecture River Tour…Created: 2009-09-15 @ 13:51:30 EDT     
    Picture of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Center. One of the city's most popular tours is taking a Chicago architecture river tour. Here are some pictures from one particular tour, by Shoreline Si…
  • Carbide & Carbon Building - Chicago Architecture River Tour Pictures…Created: 2009-09-15 @ 13:37:04 EDT     
    Picture of the Carbide & Carbon Building. One of the city's most popular tours is taking a Chicago architecture river tour. Here are some pictures from one particular tour, by Shoreline Sightse…
  • Boeing Corporate Headquarters - Chicago Architecture River Tour Pict…Created: 2009-09-15 @ 13:25:21 EDT     
    Picture of Boeing Corporate Headquarters. One of the city's most popular tours is taking a Chicago architecture river tour. Here are some pictures from one particular tour, by Shoreline Sightseeing…
  • Chicago Board of Trade Building - Chicago Architecture River Tour Pi…Created: 2009-09-15 @ 13:16:35 EDT     
    Picture of the Chicago Board of Trade Building. One of the city's most popular tours is taking a Chicago architecture river tour. Here are some pictures from one particular tour, by Shoreline Sight…
  • 333 Wacker Drive - Chicago Architecture River Tour Pictures…Created: 2009-09-15 @ 13:05:56 EDT     
    Picture of 333 Wacker Drive. One of the city's most popular tours is taking a Chicago architecture river tour. Here are some pictures from one particular tour, by Shoreline Sightseeing…
  • 333 Wacker Drive - Chicago Architecture River Tour Pictures…Created: 2009-09-15 @ 13:03:17 EDT     
    Picture of 333 Wacker Drive. One of the city's most popular tours is taking a Chicago architecture river tour. Here are some pictures from one particular tour, by Shoreline Sightseeing…
  • 2 North Riverside Plaza - Chicago Architecture River Tour Pictures…Created: 2009-09-15 @ 12:50:52 EDT     
    Picture of 2 North Riverside Plaza. One of the city's most popular tours is taking a Chicago architecture river tour. Here are some pictures from one particular tour, by Shoreline Sightseeing…
  • Chicago Architecture River Tour PicturesCreated: 2009-09-14 @ 21:06:04 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-14 @ 21:06:04 EDT
    One of the city's most popular tours is taking a Chicago architecture river tour. Here are some pictures from one particular tour, by Shoreline Sightseeing…
  • Chicago Jazz Festival 2009Created: 2009-09-04 @ 16:40:38 EDT     
    Every Labor Day weekend the city hosts the Chicago Jazz Festival in Grant Park, bringing together some of the world's jazz greats…
  • President Barack Obama Barbershop - Hyde Park Hair SalonCreated: 2009-09-02 @ 21:57:40 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-03 @ 18:16:33 EDT
    President Barack Obama was a regular at the Hyde Park Hair Salon before he moved to Washington, D.C. His favorite barber from the shop even gave him a private haircut before Obama's big election ni…
  • Chicago City Pass - Save Money on Chicago Attractions - Chicago City…Created: 2009-09-01 @ 10:21:46 EDT     
    The Chicago City Pass is a great way to save some money if you plan on doing a whirlwind tour of Chicago attractions. At most of them, the City Pass also allows you to skip long lines…
  • Shoreline Chicago Architecture River Tour - Chicago Tours and Sights…Created: 2009-08-17 @ 22:05:26 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-17 @ 22:13:39 EDT
    The Chicago Shoreline Sightseeing Architecture River Cruise provides a tour of some of Chicago's iconic buildings with a different point of view -- from the side of the Chicago River…
  • Chicago Pet Friendly Hotels - Chicago Dog Friendly HotelsCreated: 2009-08-10 @ 18:20:20 EDT     
    Can't stand the thought of traveling to Chicago without your beloved canine companion? Here's a list of some of my favorite Chicago dog friendly hotels…
  • Chicago Hotel Rooftop Bars - Hotels in ChicagoCreated: 2009-07-19 @ 13:46:11 EDT     
    Chicago hotel rooftop bars have exploded lately. Once upon a time, the roofs of hotels housed only their unsightly heating and air-conditioning hardware. Then, in 2000, the Park Hyatt opened NoMI …
  • Tom Mullaney - Bio of Guest Author Tom MullaneyCreated: 2009-07-15 @ 20:27:19 EDT     
    About our guest author, Tom Mullaney…
  • Taste of Chicago 2010 Profile - Chicago Festivals and Events - Taste…Updated: 2009-12-08 @ 11:45:41 EST
    Taste of Chicago 2010 dates: June 26 through July 5, 2010 (subject to change). Taste of Chicago got its start as a modest food festival on the Fourth of July in 1980, and has grown to be the world'…
  • Brookfield Zoo Holiday Magic - Christmas in Chicago - Christmas Ligh…Updated: 2009-12-04 @ 11:31:04 EST
    Brookfield Zoo gets into the holiday season with "Holiday Magic", when the zoo decorates with almost a million lights, a laser light show, carolers, storytellers and more…
  • Magnificent Mile Lights Festival Chicago 2010 - Parade of Lights Chi…Updated: 2009-12-04 @ 11:20:54 EST
    The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival officially kicks off the Christmas season in Chicago, with numerous fun family activities and the highlight, the Mickey Mouse parade illuminating over one milli…
  • Christmas in Chicago at a Glance - Chicago Christmas Events…Updated: 2009-12-01 @ 19:02:37 EST
    Christmas in Chicago is one of my favorite times of year. There are plenty of things to do to get you in the Christmas spirit, here are some of my favorites…
  • Christmas Dinner in Chicago - Chicago Restaurants Open on Christmas …Updated: 2009-12-01 @ 18:55:53 EST
    Christmas dinner in Chicago doesn't have to consist of a hot dog from the convenience store next to your hotel. A number of Chicago restaurants are open for Christmas Day and Christmas Eve, offerin…
  • Must Reads: Essential Articles and Resources about GochicagoUpdated: 2009-11-29 @ 12:58:49 EST
  • Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting 2009 - Christmas in Chicago - Daley …Updated: 2009-11-07 @ 14:07:31 EST
    The Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Daley Plaza is now in its 96th year, and features the Chicago Children's Choir, cast members from The Goodman Theatre's A Christmas Carol, Santa Clau…
  • January in Chicago - Month by Month Guide to Chicago - JanuaryUpdated: 2009-11-07 @ 00:18:15 EST
    Chicago weather in January is definitely on the frigid side, with the daily temps rarely go above the freezing mark. Here are some other important things to know when traveling to Chicago in Januar…
  • Chicago Thanksgiving Parade 2009 - State Street Thanksgiving Day Par…Updated: 2009-10-20 @ 21:42:23 EDT
    Chicago's Thanksgiving Parade 2009 kicks off at 8:30 a.m. on November 26, 2009 and features giant inflatables, marching bands, dancers and more…
  • Christmas Around the World - Museum of Science and Industry Chicago …Updated: 2009-10-20 @ 09:24:19 EDT
    Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry gets into the holiday spirit with its annual Christmas Around the World. Just as the name implies, the exhibit takes a look at how various cultures celebrat…
  • December in Chicago - Month by Month Guide to Chicago - DecemberUpdated: 2009-10-20 @ 09:23:54 EDT
    Chicago weather in December can vary wildly from mildly cold to downright freezing. Layers are key, and a warm jacket is a must. Here are some other important things to know when traveling to Chica…
  • November in Chicago - Month by Month Guide to Chicago - NovemberUpdated: 2009-10-20 @ 09:23:34 EDT
    A chill is in the air, the leaves are off the trees, and Chicago gears up for the upcoming holiday season. Here are some other important things to know when traveling to Chicago in November…
  • Boo at the Zoo - Halloween at Brookfield Zoo - Halloween in ChicagoUpdated: 2009-10-15 @ 16:05:17 EDT
    Brookfield Zoo gets into the Halloween spirit with Boo! at the Zoo, a family friendly event that's held the last weekends in October. This year has a special feature running alongside of Boo! at th…
  • October in Chicago - Month by Month Guide to Chicago - OctoberUpdated: 2009-10-06 @ 18:51:32 EDT
    It may be well into fall, but there are still lots of great things going on during October in Chicago. Despite what the averages say, weather during this month can vary widely -- sometimes it's uns…
  • Chicagoween 2009 - Events and Holidays - Halloween in Chicago - Chic…Updated: 2009-09-15 @ 22:29:34 EDT
    Chicagoween is a Halloween celebration that takes place the entire month of October, with citywide events in various neighborhoods with the highlight being the Haunted Village in Chicago's Daley Pl…
  • September in Chicago - Month by Month Guide to Chicago - SeptemberUpdated: 2009-09-09 @ 14:38:05 EDT
    September is a wonderful time of year in Chicago -- the mild temps and the diminished crowds is ideal for sightseeing. But bring a sweater of light jacket, as the temps at night can get on the chil…
  • Winter Wonderfest 2009 Navy Pier - Christmas in Chicago - Winter Won…Updated: 2009-09-09 @ 14:33:53 EDT
    Navy Pier turns itself into a "Winter Wonderfest" each Christmas season, featuring a number of different attractions, rides, and ice skating…
  • Taste of Chicago Schedule 2010 - Chicago Festivals - Taste of Chicag…Updated: 2009-09-09 @ 12:31:35 EDT
    Taste of Chicago has a wide array of entertainment stages featuring live music, children's acts, dancing, cooking demonstrations and more on top of the tons of great food -- here's the entertainmen…
  • Taste of Chicago Food - Taste of Chicago 2010 Food Vendors and Resta…Updated: 2009-09-09 @ 12:25:54 EDT
    The Taste of Chicago food vendors offer a diverse selection of food items from plain corn on the cob to exotic alligator sandwiches. Here's a list of this year's Taste of Chicago food vendors…
  • July in Chicago - Month by Month Guide to Chicago - JulyUpdated: 2009-09-07 @ 21:01:11 EDT
    July is a very popular travel month in Chicago -- Taste of Chicago is in full swing, Lake Michigan is bright blue and the water is warm, and there is plenty to do. Here are some important things to…
  • Christkindlmarket Chicago 2009 - Christmas in Chicago - Christkindlm…Updated: 2009-09-04 @ 16:12:45 EDT
    Christkindlmarket Chicago is a German tradition that has made its way to Chicago. This Christmas holiday market takes place in Daley Plaza from Thanksgiving to Christmas, and offers unique crafts a…
  • Sears Tower Skydeck - Willis Tower Skydeck - Chicago SkyscrapersUpdated: 2009-09-01 @ 10:18:01 EDT
    Soaring at 110 stories tall, the Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower) is the tallest building in North America and remains a huge tourist attraction, namely due to its Skydeck observatory offeri…
  • Hancock Observatory - Chicago Landmarks and Attractions - John Hanco…Updated: 2009-09-01 @ 10:10:35 EDT
    The Hancock Observatory may not be the highest in Chicago, but soaring at 1,000 feet above the Windy City it still offers breathtaking views of the city and lake…
  • Museum of Science and Industry Chicago - Chicago Museums - Museum of…Updated: 2009-09-01 @ 10:09:28 EDT
    Opened in 1933, the Museum of Science and Industry -- touted as the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere -- is not only an excellent educational experience, but a lot of fun for both ki…
  • Adler Planetarium Chicago - Chicago Museums - The Adler Planetarium …Updated: 2009-09-01 @ 10:06:43 EDT
    The Adler Planetarium is part of the lake front's "Museum Campus", and is well known for its world class sky theater and collection of astronomy artifacts…
  • Field Museum Chicago - Chicago Museums - The Field Museum of Natural…Updated: 2009-09-01 @ 10:02:04 EDT
    The Field Museum is filled with fascinating exhibits including "Sue", the world's largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex…
  • Shedd Aquarium - Chicago Zoos & Aquariums - Shedd Aquarium ProfileUpdated: 2009-09-01 @ 10:00:02 EDT
    Built in 1930, the Shedd Aquarium is one of the premier aquariums in the country and home to an impressive collection of underwater life…
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