May 27th, 2009 at 10:30AM: I love animals. Not in the way the the guy in the photo to the right does, but I do enjoy seeing exotic animals. That's why I tend to get pretty giddy when I have the chance to check out a zoo or an aquarium. So, you can imagine how excited I was to visit Chicago's Shedd Aquarium and Lincoln Park Zoo. Why are they so special? Well, the Shedd was once the largest aquarium in the world and remains ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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One week in Chicago: Animals
May 27th, 2009 at 10:30AM: I love animals. Not in the way the the guy in the photo to the right does, but I do enjoy seeing exotic animals. That's why I tend to get pretty giddy when I have the chance to check out a zoo or an aquarium. So, you can imagine how excited I was to visit Chicago's Shedd Aquarium and Lincoln Park Zoo. Why are they so special? Well, the Shedd was once the largest aquarium in the world and remains ...One week in Chicago: Attractions
May 26th, 2009 at 10:30AM: Chicago in the Summer is one of the most dynamic, energetic and entertaining places in the world. While I hate to over-plan any of my trips, I did have some must-sees that I had neglected on previous trips to the Windy City. I wanted to enjoy some of the museums and culture that the city has to offer, buy I also wanted to explore some of the outdoor views during the perfect Midwestern Spring ...One week in Chicago: Food
May 25th, 2009 at 10:30AM: Last week I introduced you to my mini-guide to Chicago. When I finalized my plans to spend a week there, I followed the advice of Frugal Travel Matt Gross and let all my Twitter followers and Facebook friends know that I was accepting any and all recommendations on things to do and places to go. Of course, I was inundated with an incredible amount of useful advice, almost all of which included ...One week in Chicago
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:30AM:
As a New Yorker, it would seem fitting if I mocked Chicago. It would make sense if I focused on its status as the Second City. But the truth is, I love Chicago. You see, for the last five years or so, I've made an annual Spring or Summer pilgrimage to the unofficial capital of the Midwest to visit friends, hang out on Lake Michigan and generally enjoy one of America's best cities. Usually, ...
