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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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A Decadent Tour in a Chicago Gilded Age Mansion
Richard H. Driehaus Museum Nestled among Chicago’s downtown skyscrapers is the lesser known Richard H. Driehaus Museum. The Museum building is the Nickerson Mansion built in the late 19th century and restored by Mr. Driehaus in the early 2000’s. The museum celebrates the gilded age architecture of the original home and art from that era. It is a step back in time into the lives of upper class Chicagoans. Ornate Gilded Age Architecture The Mansion has so many beautiful architectural features. It was common in this era to go for the extravagant and the house speaks to the decadent lifestyle of the families who owned the home and could afford…
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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…