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Top Chicago Attractions: Worth it or Not?
There are a lot of Chicago attractions but they are not all created equal. Some of them are worth the hype and some truly are not. We have drafted our list of the top Chicago attractions and whether they’re worth a visit or whether they’re not. And when they are not, we have suggested a great Chicago alternative that is more worth your time and money. Chicago has so much to offer you may never experience it all; better to spend your time visiting only the best of it. Willis Tower: Not Worth It We often joke with family that we are willing to drop them off at the Willis…
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Chicago Prop House Tour
Have you ever wondered about how movies get the props they need for their films? Those items that make a room look authentic, that actors interact with and bring action scenes to life are all generally provided by companies like Zap’s Props. Their website says they’re the Midwest’s largest, renting out items for film, television, stage productions, commercials, photography, events, and more. I discovered them through Atlas Obscura’s Chicago Facebook group. They are a great resource for all kinds of history, events, tours and lesser known Chicago sites and attractions. The tour of Zap’s Prop house is offered exclusively through them and I don’t think I would have found it…
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Our Favorite Fall Orchard Near Chicago
I am an absolute autumn lover. And not for all that pumpkin spice nonsense ( I mean really? Apple Cinnamon all the way!). One of my favorite traditions growing up has always been going to the pumpkin patch to pick out that year’s jack-lantern and some yummy apple inspired treats. When we moved to the Chicago area I was eager to continue the tradition and touched lucky that my friend found Jonamac Orchard. It had all the great traditional aspects I knew and loved for the kid in me, plus some new extras for the adult visitor. read more
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8 Photos because you missed Hamilton the Exhibition
Did you check out the Hamilton Exhibition in Chicago? We checked it out on it’s very last day running and are so grateful we did. If you missed it you’re in luck as I have compiled our favorite photos so you can have a taste of the gorgeous scenes until they hopefully move it on to the next city and you get a second chance. This lovely statue greeted you at the entrance of the site on Northerly Island. An off the beaten track location but it was worth the trek. The first exhibit immerses you in the Caribbean of Alexander Hamilton’s childhood; focusing on his poverty and the trading…
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Helicopter Tour of Chicago
Chicago is a fabulous city with lots of great sites to explore. It also has many great ways to see it including bus, boat and walking tours. For the most amazing and once in a lifetime tour, it’s the helicopter ride that tops them all. I surprised Ryan with a private tour for his birthday and we absolutely loved it. The views were fantastic. We saw all of Chicago’s Best spots and we had an experience of a lifetime. Booking your Tour I booked our tour on Groupon. At the time they were offering 35 minute tours from Sun Aero Helicopters in Lansing, IL. We did have to drive out…