Is Navy Pier a glorified shopping mall?
The city of Chicago is full of wonders and gems for the curious traveller to discover. While I was there, I wanted to be smart about how I spent my time. I only had a week, but by doing a bit of...
View ArticleChicago’s Crown Fountain brings together Children of All Colors & Races
In downtown Chicago’s Millennium Park, just a short walk west from The Bean (Cloud Gate) structure, there is a truly marvelous fountain. I had just returned from Navy Pier and was looking forward to...
View ArticleChicago Museum of Contemporary Art Doesn’t Like Your Camera. Why?
On Tuesday, I hunted down and explored the Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art (otherwise known as MCA). I had specifically planned to visit the museum on this day because admission to the museum is...
View ArticleA Shedd Aquarium Review: Where Chicago’s Dragons & Flying Rays Thrive
On a Tuesday in August, I visited another jewel in Chicago’s crown: The John G. Shedd Aquarium, a treasure trove of radiant marine life. Before I get into the story of my visit, I’d like to share some...
View ArticleAdler Planetarium Review: Cutting-Edge & Classic
Adler Planetarium! Space-type place. People smile here. It is basically a crime to visit Chicago without spending some time in Chicago’s Museum Campus. Not only is it home to the wonderful Shedd...
View ArticleChicago Field Museum Review: Top 3 Exhibits
Rarely am I able to step into a place with such vast wealth of knowledge as the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago, Illinois; and I do not use the word “vast” lightly. First opened in 1893, the...
View ArticleArt Institute of Chicago Museum Review: From Medusa to Seurat
I have one last must-see Chicago attraction to tell you about: The Art Institute of Chicago. Many of the planet’s most notable impressionist art makes its home here, in downtown Chicago. The Art...
View ArticleA Final Manifestation: Wandering Chicago & Journals from an Epic 175 Day...
Today is an especially auspicious day, for today is the completion of the story of my West Coast Adventure. That’s right. After so many dozens of entries, covering hidden gems, incredible landmarks,...
View Article3 Highlights of the Henry Crown Space Center (Museum of Science & Industry...
When I first laid eyes on it, the Museum of Science & Industry reminded me more of a governmental building than a museum. The lawn was perfectly manicured, of course; and the façade of the building...
View ArticleScience Storms Exhibit (Museum of Science & Industry) Review: An E.T.’s...
The following article was written by Marco the Spacefarer, a small spaceman who sometimes follows me on my adventures. I hope you enjoy his… unique perspective. Marco here. After reviewing Andrew’s...
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