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Address: 25W253 Warrenville Rd, Wheaton, IL 60187
This outstanding course has a wide-open layout resembling old links-style courses. Fairways are lined by a wispy rough that hinders approach shots and makes scoring even more difficult. In addition, a number of bunkers line fairways and guard greens, making shot accuracy a valued skill at this exclusive course.
Category: Chicago Attractions & Activities
Address: 4400 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
What better way to learn about a city than on a tour? Chicago Trolley Company offers an informative, entertaining method of experiencing Windy City history. Twelve stops are included, and sites feature everything from the origins of the Great Chicago Fire to current architectural wonders. Since trolleys pick up and...
DuSable Museum of African-American History
Category: Museums - Chicago Attractions & Activities
Address: 740 E 56th Pl, Chicago, IL 60637
The African-American experience is depicted in unique fashion at this museum. The project started as a small display in a teacher's home, and with lots of community effort, the labor of love got its own building in 1973. Thousands of artifacts, photos, paintings, drawings, sculptures, and textiles are displayed, along...
Category: Historic Sites - Chicago Attractions & Activities
Address: 1800 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
The Glessner House was built in 1887 and is the home of Henry Hobson Richardson Glessner, an architect whose work inspired Frank Lloyd Wright. The house has been painstakingly restored and preserved and includes an outstanding collection of 19th and 20th century furniture and decorative art. This home holds a vast...
Category: Historic Sites - Chicago Attractions & Activities
Address: 4001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613
Cemetery hours don't allow guests to verify whether a green-eyed ghoul really howls at the moon. The story of the statue of six-year old Inez Clark disappearing during storms also remains a legend, but a walk through the historical 1860 graveyard during the day is still a worthwhile experience. Inexpensive maps and...
Great American Balloon Company
Category: Chicago Attractions & Activities
Address: 100 Ski Hill Rd, Windy City BalloonPort, Norge Ski Jump, Fox River Grove, IL 60021
Flagship partner of umbrella organization Great American Balloon Company, Windy City BalloonPort operates from Norge Ski Jump, just north of Chicago. The company has offered tours for more than 30 years and touts itself as one of the oldest and safest ballooning companies in the country. Fun for families of all ages,...
Category: Parks - Chicago Attractions & Activities
Address: 2045 N Lincoln Park W, Chicago, IL 60614
Don't let this park's origins as a municipal burial ground keep you away. Since its inception, the parcel named for the 16th US president has offered enormous greenways highlighted by boulevards and promenades designed for leisurely rides and strolls. Lincoln Park also offers scenic ponds and walking paths, graced by...
Category: Sightseeing - Chicago Attractions & Activities
Address: Taylor St at Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60607
Folks undertaking strict diets should probably skirt this busy Chicago neighborhood, where tempting aromas of deep dish pizza fill the air. Little Italy, in fact, is perennially popular for its cozy, family-operated restaurants and unique neighborhood groceries. You'll also find two prominent Catholic churches in the...
Category: Chicago Attractions & Activities
Address: 712 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611
Maxine's offers four floors of funky spa stuff. Hardwood floors and steel are complemented by richly colored walls and a hectic pace. Small reception areas are scattered about, along with fireplaces and complimentary beverages, and the whole place is relaxed and inviting. Services are varied, but the staff is fun,...
National Museum of Mexican Art
Category: Chicago Attractions & Activities
Address: 1852 W 19th St, Chicago, IL 60608
This accredited museum in the Pilsen area is dedicated to preserving and facilitating knowledge about Latino life and history. Exhibits focus on Mexican culture as it's represented in the US and in Mexico, and the permanent collection includes folk art, ephemera, sculpture, textiles, and drawings. Performing arts are...
