When most people hear ‘Chicago’, they think ‘The Windy City’. When sports fans hear Chicago, they think of the Chicago Cubs. Unfortunately, one of the Cubs most notable features is that they haven’t won a Championship game in 102 years—longer than any other major North American professional sports team. Wrigley Field, the ballpark the Chicago Cubs call home, is the second-oldest ballpark in the majors (behind Boston’s Fenway Park). Read the rest of this entry »
Wrigley Field—Home of the Chicago Cubs
July 14th, 2010Where to Eat in the Windy City
July 14th, 2010Like any big city, the streets of Chicago are overflowing with places to eat. Unlike the other big cities, the restaurants of the Windy City are blessed with culinary genius. You don’t have to go to a five star restaurant to get great food in Chicago. In fact, their two biggest delicacies are hot dogs and pizza. Read the rest of this entry »
The Navy Pier
July 14th, 2010This fun filled boardwalk is not only the number one tourist attraction in Chicago; it’s one of the top attractions in the entire Midwest. Complete with a 150-ft Ferris wheel, boat and segway tours, and hundreds of shopping and dining options, the Lake Michigan Navy Pier is a great destination night or day for both visitors and locals. Read the rest of this entry »
On the Calendar
July 14th, 2010If you’re in the Windy City during the sultry months of summer, your calendar is in luck. Chicago’s diverse city offers a dazzling array of events and performances that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Read the rest of this entry »
Millennium Park
July 14th, 2010Millennium Park features world famous talented architects, artists, and designers over its 24.5 acre expanse. One of the biggest attractions is the Jay Pritzker Pavilion designed by Frank Gehry—winner of the National Medal of Art. The Pavilion is the most sophisticated outdoor concert venue of its kind in the US. Seating 4,000 in the trellis and 7,000 on the Great Lawn, the Pavilion is the perfect home for the Grant Park Music Festival as well as other big concerts and events. Read the rest of this entry »