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  • Travel
Europe in Miami: Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

A visit to Miami is incomplete until you have visited the magic kingdom called Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. Exhibiting beautiful Mediterranean architecture, this Italian-inspired complex was built between 1914 and 1922 by industrialist James Deering as his winter estate in Florida. Inspired  by European decorations and interiors, Vizcaya Museum today is considered one of Miami’s […]

June 29, 2023

  • Activities
Travel in Time During Navy Pier’s Summer Night Markets

Summer nights have arrived in Chicago with cool breezes off the lake and Navy Pier will be bustling even more than usual thanks to its inaugural Summer Night Markets on the last Wednesday of every month through August. From 6-9 p.m., the pier will feature products from local small businesses, free live music, interactive art, […]

June 22, 2023

  • Travel
Celebrate “Unforgettable Forgottonia” at Macomb Heritage Days

Located 240 miles from Chicago sits Macomb, Ill. The seat of McDonough County, this quaint and charming rural city of 15,000 is ideal for a weekend trip for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the Windy City, particularly during its Heritage Days, which run from June 22nd – 25th, 2023. By Dave […]

June 16, 2023

  • Iconic Chicago
Iconic Chicago: Sears Tower

Our monthly series Iconic Chicago looks at some of the most famous locations in our city. We’ll explore the history of these places and why they have earned the love of residents and tourists alike. The latest installment of Iconic Chicago explores the history of the Sears Tower. By Dave Lifton (@daveeatschicago) From 1973 until […]

June 1, 2023

  • Travel
Art Explorer In Miami

Mostly magical Miami is visited for its pristine turquoise beaches, dancing clubs where music goes on all night, and for the luxury shopping experience. However, Miami also has an abundance of artistic expression with a selection of world-class museums and art galleries. By Suvarna Kale @suru6444 and @paintmyjourney2 No matter what is your favorite type […]

May 26, 2023

  • Activities
Can ChatGPT Create a Perfect Chicago Weekend?

One of the biggest media stories of 2023 has been the emergence of artificial intelligence platforms. With professionals of all stripes seeing if ChatGPT can create content as well as humans, we thought we’d see how good a tour guide it could be. We asked it to create a “perfect Chicago weekend,” one for two […]

May 18, 2023

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