Navigating the Windy City
Hull-House Museum showcases the works of Jane Addams, Ellen Gates Starr, and several other prominent philanthropists and activists. Learn the stories behind these women and the house itself. In the late 1800s, wealthy Americans toured Europe. It was the cosmopolitan thing to do. For many, it was a shopping trip, and today’s museums are filled …
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Learn the story behind Newberry Library, one of the best research libraries for humanities in the world. Walter Loomis Newberry was the kind of man who prepared. Before moving to Chicago in 1833, he’d already invested in real estate. The town was barely a town, but Walter went ahead and plunked down some cash for …
The Story Behind the Stacks: How Newberry Library Came to BeRead More
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Guest Post by Ripple PR. Interested in contributing? Consider our From the Source program. The Ravinia District and the City of Highland Park welcome the public to enjoy the designated alfresco dining area that is now open on Roger Williams Avenue, between Burton and Pleasant Avenues. The shared space offers a place for local business patrons to dine in …
Garfield Park Conservatory is one of the largest conservatories in the United States. It features permanent and temporary plant exhibits in nearly four and a half acres under glass. The Garfield Park Conservatory was built between 1906 and 1907 and was designed by Jens Jensen. At the time, conservatories featured plants that were potted, and …
Chicago’s popular free workouts in Millennium Park take place online in 2020 from June 6 through August 29. All classes are free! Hopefully next year these free workouts can return to the Great Lawn in front of Pritzker Pavilion. Want to know more about Millennium Park? Check out our comprehensive guide. Millennium Park at Home …
The Glessner House is a remarkable home designed by H.H. Richardson. Meet the family who defied wealthy Victorian-era stereotypes. The building on the corner of 18th and Prairie is like a lava cake rolled in a thick layer of coarsely chopped nuts. On the outside, it’s crunchy and looks like it could hurt you. But …
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Navigating the Windy City with heart, passion, and happiness.
Chicago’s Magnificent Mile is known for its shopping, and for good reason. With several shopping malls, big-name retailers, and unique boutiques this stretch of Michigan Avenue is a shopper’s paradise. However, the Mag Mile is much more than just stores. With Your Chicago Guide to North Michigan Avenue, you’ll find fun things to do and great …
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