Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, “The Great Emancipator”, who served from 1861 to 1865, has a great presence in Washington D.C. with the grand Lincoln Memorial at the west end of the National Mall. Millions of visitors flock by
Walking tours are a great way to get outdoors while visiting a big city and perfect for getting a slower-pace look at some of the city’s key places along a touristic route. There are a variety of tours you can embark on but it’s October and my mind is on
Springfield, Illinois is one of the communities that were originally located along Route 66 and provided a place for travellers to stop for a rest or meal. If you are following the legendary “mother road”, there are plenty of Route 66 themed reasons to
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This year Springfield, Illinois is doing something very special with its living history program. Throughout the year different parts of the city of Springfield will bring history to life with live performances and interactive activities. The event ta
Originally a pioneer town, Springfield, Illinois is best known as the home and final resting place of Abraham Lincoln. Many of the buildings from that time have been preserved making Springfield an ideal place to learn about pioneer history and about
One hundred years ago, the Art Institute of Chicago became the first museum in America to present the work of Pablo Picasso. At the time, Picasso was in his early thirties, and the talented Spanish artist was starting to build a name for himself in th
As America’s third largest city in terms of population, Chicago is a place full of history, culture, and life. And if you’re looking to get a taste of all three, the city’s Grant Park, located on the edge of Lake Michigan, is the perfect place to visit. Gr
The city has frequently been ranked as one of the country’s top sports cities by various magazines and polls, and it doesn’t look as though it’s any danger of losing its sports-loving reputation! Chicago is one of only four American cities to have
Though it’s been more than 50 years since his death, Frank Lloyd Wright remains the most renowned architect to come from the American Midwest, and many celebrate him as being the greatest architect to come from the entire country. Chicago has always b
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Do you remember being in a science class back in high school? Maybe it was a physical science class or perhaps a chemistry class. Were you lucky enough to have a teacher who loved “show and tell” when it came to explaining theories, like demonstrating th
Where to have the most fun in Chicago? Try Navy Pier, it has more than 50 acres of parks, promenades and attractions. Ride on the 150-foot ferris wheel to see the best views of Chicago, visit museums, take a cruise and more. Plus the fun continues al
The Chicago Art Institute is recognized worldwide as one of the very best art museums. It is such an iconic kind of museum that it been featured in many novels and films over the decades as a place where people meet or where character gets struck by
Did you know that Chicago is known as one of the best spots for theater and performance arts in North America? There’s even area in Chicago known as Theater District. With its award winning local show, Broadway offerings, rich diversity of shows, tal
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This year Chicago is marked its 175th birthday on March 4th. To celebrate they are having 175 days of events which highlight the best of Chicago called “175 Days to Love Chicago” starting from that date. There’s still over a month of festivities left, so
Chicago’s famous Millennium Park is like a little slice of everything that makes Chicago special. Designed by world renowned architects, landscapers, and artists, inside the park you’ll find groundbreaking architecture, landscaped green space, artwork, a
Chicago is a tough city that has stuck out through events that would have brought lesser cities down, from the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 to economic hardships, and harsh weather, Chicagoans work hard to keep their city one of the most fascinating in
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