Chicago Travel Blog

Photo courtesy of Oliver McCloud If you find yourself travelling to Chicago in winter, your best bet for protection against the bitter cold is layers–lots of layers. You can definitely expect temperatures to dip below zero. Locals use layers like tee-shirts, thermals, and wind-proof light-weight...

What’s going on at the Zoo? Besides the perpetually-entertaining meerkats, October’s event calender is packed. Lincoln Park Zoo hosts an assortment of programs and activities on a regular basis. From sunrise yoga to trick-or-treating amongst exotic animals, it’s been long since the Endangered...

It’s that time of year again, believe it or not! It’s time for some American pride and fireworks. Hopefully, you have the weekend off to enjoy this fun holiday in Chicago. If you live in Chicago or are just planning to visit, you must plan where you will be for the fireworks display. For...

Are you and your special someone sharing some quality time together in Chicago this holiday season? After you glide together on the ice skating rink at Millennium Park and shop the stores of the Magnificent Mile make sure to stop by the Art Institute of Chicago to enjoy the holiday exhibit, but also...