Christkindlmarket Chicago is a German style Christmas market located in the centre of Downtown Chicago! Grab a hot chocolate in a souvenir mug, eat lots of tasty food and buy some last minute gifts at this fun Chicago Christmas market!
In Chicago Illinois, there are 2 observation decks! But which is better? 360 Chicago vs Skydeck? Only have time for one? Which is better value for money, has shorter lines or the best attractions…I’ll show you!
Since living in the Midwest USA, I’ve discovered the joy of state parks. Think of National Parks (such as the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Yellowstone etc) only on a much smaller scale and several free to enter! Some may have a lakefront, a campground, walking trails or just simply be a woodland area that offers a means…
Once a year in Rockford Illinois, the Midway Village Museum hosts the Sock Monkey Madness Festival celebrating all things sock monkey in its official home! The Sock Monkey is recognised around the world and started right here in the Midwest, and yes they are made completely from a pair of socks!
I was AMAZED to find out that Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago is completely free to visit! It’s not unusual for city attractions to have a free day every now and then but Lincoln Park Zoo does it one better by being free 365 days a year! It’s been that way since 1868 when it…
Chestnut Mountain in Galena Illinois has you covered for year round fun! In the winter months it is a ski resort with 19 runs of different difficulties. But the adrenaline rush isn’t just confined to winter, nope, during the summer there are a whole range of other activities to keep you entertained while enjoying views of the…