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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 …
Making the World a Better Place: the Story of Hull-House and Jane AddamsRead More
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 …
Find out why it took over a century and several lawsuits to create this Chicago centerpiece.
Photo courtesy the Field Museum If you’re looking for free days at the Field Museum of Natural History, you’re in luck! One of the best museums in the country is free for the entire month of February for Illinois residents. Admission for a family of four would normally be around $80, so this is quite …
February Free Days at the Field Museum for Illinois ResidentsRead More
Save a bundle by visiting Chicago museums for free.
The number of free attractions, museums, and things to do will blow your mind.
Everything you need to know about the unofficial kickoff to the holidays in Chicago.
The Clarke House Museum tells a remarkable story.
Fortitude and Grit: the Story of Clarke House Museum, Chicago’s Oldest HouseRead More
If you’re going to watch the 2019 Chicago Air and Water Show you don’t have to fight the crowds for blanket space. Instead, make plans to elevate your experience with a buffet on the beach, a picnic in the sky, or a rooftop away from the fray. Below, seven luxurious places to watch the Chicago Air …
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The Chicago Botanic Garden is an oasis in the northern Chicago suburb of Glencoe. The 385-acre attraction features over 2.5 million plants that represent nearly 10,000 varieties.
Chicago Botanic Garden: Everything You Need to KnowRead More
Find out everything you need to know before you visit this holiday tradition.
Tips to help you LOVE Christkindlmarket Chicago (and Wrigleyville & Milwaukee)Read More
Chicago’s Gateway to the Stars
