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Welcome to the Windy City, located along the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan. Chicago is a hustling and bustling city full of over 70 unique & charming neighborhoods, amazing food and iconic landmarks. Chicago has so much to offer, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Fun fact: Chicago is NOT the capital of Illinois, even though it is the most well known city in Illinois (We see you Springfield). This guide includes everything from popular tourist destinations to local stops by neighborhood and tons of restaurants to try. While this is not an all inclusive list of what to do in Chicago, but its a pretty good way to start with over 150 options and tons of personal favorites! Get ready to plan your weekend of fun in Chicago depending on what neighborhood you're located in. Get ready to put on your walking shoes, as you are sure to get plenty of steps in walking around the city. Immerse yourself in the melting pot of cultures. If you're searching for a specific day-to-day itinerary for Chicago, set up a call and I will help craft the perfect trip based on your needs. Even if you only have a day (which only would begin to scratch the surface) it is absolutely worth it to make a trip to downtown Chicago.

Planning a trip to Chicago? Look no further! I have my recommendations on the best places to stay, eat & visit!

Complete guide about Chicago. Main attractions, where to eat, and even where to sleep. How many days you want to explore this city is up to you.

A city where iconic architecture, world-class museums, diverse neighborhoods, and a vibrant culinary scene converge to create a dynamic and unforgettable experience. From the stunning Lake Michigan shoreline to the spirited energy of its communities, Chicago invites you to explore a rich tapestry of history, art, and gastronomy in the heart of the Midwest. You've got five days to spare? We've got just the places you need to visit!

History of the area as told through remaining buildings from the turn of the century - and more!

Welcome to my completely unorganized but oh-so-helpful map of Chicago! An absolute smorgasbord of my own travels and research, suggestions from friends and strangers, and many treasures found along the way, this is where I compile all things Chicago for my future trips and yours. Things I particularly love that you’ll find a lot of: ☕️ Coffee shops & bakeries 🌮 Local cuisine 🏛️ Museums of all kinds 🌳 Gardens & parks 🛏️ Boutique hotels 🍕 Small regional chains with good reputations All my guides in this category are $5 per 100 places included, but since I add to these constantly, you can lock down the lowest price today and gain a lifetime access!

Read along with me as I tell you exactly how I spent the perfect 12 (ish) hour date night in Chicago with my husband and our two best friends. Reva, my fire wife and book bestie have recently entered our hockey romance era (didn't know that was actually a thing but here we are). After reading a couple hockey smut novels we found ourselves booking a trip to the windy city to enjoy a Chicago Blackhawks game...since it's valentines day next week we invited our hubbies to join us too ;) It ended up being the absolute perfect evening beyond fulfilling our hearts' hockey desires. We were led to the last standing prohibition era speakeasy, in the basement of the oldest building in Chicago. We shared a second hand smoke fueled nostalgic visit to one of the mob boss locales as well. Foodie finds on this trip were a solid 10 out of 10! Our hotel was just the right amount of classy yet affordable and we plan to return in the summer to spend time exploring the area on foot here too! If you enjoy this guide please do me a solid and save it to your faves and share with a friend and leave me a comment below :D Follow me on instagram for all my real time travel finds www.instagram.com/jesstakethetrip/ This is a living guide - if you save it you will receive future updates including any new places and deeper insights!

Known as the “Mother Road,” this is much more than just a road: it is a symbol, an icon that embodies the adventurous and pioneering spirit of the United States. Route 66 is one of the American myths, a real dream for all those who love road trips. It is a legendary road, created to originally connect the city of Chicago with the beach of Santa Monica, California, crossing 8 states such as Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California. Along the itinerary you will encounter bizarre neon signs, historic drive-in cinemas, unusual diners and motels to sleep in, kitschy petrol pumps and many other characteristic places that will make your crossing a real journey back in time. If you are planning an on the road along Route 66 this is the guide for you! In this guide you will find everything you need to best organize your on the road to discover Route 66! Inside you will find: 🗓️Best Time to visit 🛣️Useful information on Route 66 🏨 Where to stay (from hotels to the most unusual motels) 🏛️What to visit (all the places not to be missed) ☕️cafés 🍽️restaurants, pubs and diner ✨unusual places 📌20 day Itinerary 🎒activities & excursions And lots of other information and advice that will help you better plan your stay... Happy reading!👀

Welcome to an exhilarating journey through the Windy City! In this 5-day Chicago itinerary, we'll explore the best hotels, restaurants, famous landmarks, off-the-beaten-path experiences, and enchanting Christmas activities that make the city shine during the holiday season. Get ready for a memorable and magical adventure.

Chicago is a great city - regardless of the season. Yes, even in the winter, there is plenty to do...just bundle up! This guide includes a jam-packed Chicago weekend itinerary meant for the winter. With a good balance of indoor and outdoor activities and sightseeing, you're sure to have a great trip. I've sorted this guide in the order we did things - day by day - for easy use! This is not just a list of ideas, but an actual itinerary. I did the planning and research, so you don't have to! This guide is geared toward adults. In this guide, you'll find: -Hotel recommendation -Restaurants we went to (and notes on whether they take reservations or not) -Outdoor sightseeing -Guided tour recommendation -Interactive Shows (and how to get discounted tickets) -A dispensary (it's legal in Chicago!) -Cool photo opps -Tips and tricks for a smooth experience -And more! Everything listed in this guide are things I personally did during a weekend trip to Chicago - so I am speaking from experience and honest reviews. We flew in on a Friday night so that we could kick our itinerary off first thing Saturday morning, and flew out on an early Monday morning flight. There was only a one-hour time difference from our home city, so we didn't really need to adjust to the time difference.

Historic Architecture walking tour for Chicago's Architectural Heritage Osher class developed by Sandy Bredine and Dianne Dunne. https://sps.northwestern.edu/osher-lifelong-learning/

When you think picturesque fall leaves, Door County is what you should imagine! This county is located in the north eastern corner of the state. The best time of the year to visit is September and October. Small villages and quaint main streets wrapped around by nature's beauty, make this county a weekend getaway destination. It's about a five hour drive from the Twin Cities or a four hour drive from Chicago. Having a car or biking is a must!

"If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for Paris is a movable feast." 🎉 Hemingway, writer of the Lost Generation that he is, has lived the grand bohemian life in Paris, during his twenties. His experience of Paris has changed his life, for it is where he discovered his writing style and met some of the most inspiring people of his time: Gertrude Stein, Francis Scott Fitzgerald, James Joyce and Ezra Pound, among others... With this guide, you'll be able to explore Paris with Ernest Hemingway, at your own pace: the places where he lived, his favorite restaurants and cafes, the homes of his friends, and the neighborhoods that inspired him.... Hemingway arrived in Paris after his marriage with Hadley, when he was 21 and a young unknown reporter for a Chicago newspaper. He left the city 6 years later, after his divorce, and he had become a famous novelist with his first novel The Sun Also Rises 🌞 This extensive guide contains: - 30 places and their history - the complete and precise itinerary to go from one place to another - pictures, books extracts and many anecdotes to explain the importance of each place 📚 - some historic, architectural and cultural notes, to help you appreciate the neighborhood you will see along - a reading list of books to continue your journey... The tour is approximatively 7 km long, and can be done in around 3 hours of walking, or more if you like to take your time. I strongly advise you enjoy the journey and stop at some of the restaurants listed on the way 🍽️ About me 👀 I am a French girl that moved on the Left bank 9 years ago... and never left! I adore reading and walking (I like to do both at the same time, much to my mother's apprehension). I studied literature and history and patiently assembled all the details I give you here, by searching and reading a lot. If you interested in living full-on curious and peaceful literary tours during your Parisian stay, I host private customed tours around Paris. I'll be happy to count you in one of them! 🥐 And if you want more help to plan your Parisian trip, I'll be honored to help ;) you can find all my custom services at the end of the map! 🗺 Don't forget to download Thatch app to access full features!

Welcome to my completely unorganized but oh-so-helpful map of Chicago! An absolute smorgasbord of my own travels and research, suggestions from friends and strangers, and many treasures found along the way, this is where I compile all things Chicago for my future trips and yours. Things I particularly love that you’ll find a lot of: ☕️ Coffee shops & bakeries 🌮 Local cuisine 🏛️ Museums of all kinds 🌳 Gardens & parks 🛏️ Boutique hotels 🍕 Small regional chains with good reputations All my guides in this category are $5 per 100 places included, but since I add to these constantly, you can lock down the lowest price today and gain a lifetime access! First US introduction to avocados! Best to visit Sep-Nov. Great for biking and dog-friendly. A favorite city of Julia Child’s. Cheaper lodging in West Beach.

This is the Ultimate guide to travel to East of Canada with more than 1297 locations ! including : Maine, Miami, Orlando, NYC city, Charleston, Tampa, Washington, Wilmington, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, Chicago and so much more...

What are your top 3 dream travel destinations? Do they seem like just dreams to you? What if you could make them happen with a little bit of help? Hi, I'm Alyssa, and I am one of those weird people who's favorite activity is planning trips. After many years of traveling the world, I love sharing what I've gleaned from my travels with my clients to help them plan their dream trip. With 15 different countries traveled, I can offer you expertise to plan your trip according to your budget, travel style, personal preferences, and timeline. I have four different packages, depending on how much you'd like me to do and how much you'd like to do yourself. Places I specialize in... - Turkey - Germany - Switzerland - Israel - Montenegro - Cyprus - Greece - Budapest, Hungary - Prague, Czech Republic - Chicago, Illinois, USA - London, UK - Amsterdam, Netherlands (P.S. This list does not mean you're limited to these destinations! I would love to explore different places with you.) Want to make your travel dreams come true? Keep scrolling to see how it works and what option might best fit your travel needs.

Ever contemplated a new method of travel? A way to break up all of the traffic-filled roadtrips or miserable treks to the airport, only to wait 2-3 hours for a flight? Fed up with the same old highway views (or lack of views from the plane)? If so, this guide is for you! From the very first time I boarded an Amtrak Long Distance (LD) train in 2016 in Oakland, CA, I was immediately overcome with excitement, which quickly morphed into a passion. I have yet to go on a trip and not catch myself in a trance staring out the window on multiple occasions, failing to read/watch all of the books/shows I thought I would need or having a deep conversation with a complete stranger in the observation car. These experiences are the reason why I write this guide, to share and hopefully inform prospective travelers. If you are not familiar with Amtrak’s LD services, fear not! I intend to offer as much information about the train options, destinations, schedules and anything else I can think of to lead your potential adventure. This is just part one of a three-part guide and will cover the intro as well as the first five long-distance trains (numerically). Be sure to check out the other two sections (below) as well as all my other work on Amtrak and budget-oriented traveling. If for some reason, I don’t cover something or you have questions, feel free to reach out!

This is part two of a three-part series regarding Amtrak’s Long Distance Trains. If you are completely new to the idea or are looking for the following trains: Sunset Limited, Southwest Chief, California Zephyr, Empire Builder or Coast Starlight, check out part one (linked below)! Part two will include the Crescent, Texas Eagle, Capitol Limited, Lake Shore Limited and Cardinal routes.