Go back in time at the Brookfield Zoo with their new exhibit, “Dinosaurs Alive!” The exhibit, which is the closest thing we have to our very own “Jurassic Park” features 24 life-size animatronic dinosaurs that move and make noise with the press of a button. Created by the innovative folks from Dinosaurs Unearthed, the zoo’s […]
It’s a Chicago neighborhood that’s close to the North Shore and nicely compact. In just one block, you’ve got shopping and dining options that can fill an afternoon. Take a cooking class, and it’s an all-day adventure. Café Selmarie A to-go bakery in the front with seating in the back, this café can take care […]
Spring is here—and with it, an urge to shake the cabin fever that’s had you in its grip these last few months. Why not escape to the west side for a few hours? Naperville is just short of an hour’s drive from most northern ‘burbs—and while it boasts more than 142,000 residents, the downtown […]
Whether you’re planning a cross-country trip, or you’re just cruising up to Lake Geneva, make sure your car is in tip-top shape before heading out. Use this checklist to make sure all your bases are covered, so you can enjoy a worry-free trip. Most shops offer free vacation checks, where you can take in […]
Staying around town this week? It’s no reason to sit home—there’s plenty to do in the city and ‘burbs over spring break. We’ve got five great itineraries you can mix and match depending on the weather: Day 1: Take an architectural tour. The Chicago Architectural Foundation offers amazing experiences by bus, by train and by […]
The Museum of Science and Industry’s “Animal Inside Out” easily ranks in the Top 3 of Chicago’s must-see museum attractions this summer. And being that MSI is home to the exhibition’s U.S. premiere, it’s going to garner a lot of tourist attraction as well. And deservedly so—it’s a feast for the eyes and the mind. […]
There are only a few short weeks before Spring Break hits the North Shore, and airports are packed with everyone in hot pursuit of sun, sand and escape from months of winter’s cold and gloom. No plans yet? Don’t panic! Local travel agents assure us that all hope may not be lost, as long as […]
The Amalfi Coast is a dramatic 28-mile stretch of coastline in southern Italy. Known for its romantic Italian villages, stunning panoramas and sandy coves, the Amalfi Coast is home of la dolce vita. Driving along the coast is not for the faint at heart. Often, the road is so narrow that two cars cannot pass […]
Nestled along the Fox River, McHenry cherishes the past with its treasure trove of antique and vintage shops lining the historic downtown’s three block stretch. Yet McHenry looks to the future with many new retail boutiques, many of them independent, women-owned businesses. So grab the girls and head just 35 miles northwest of Chicago where […]
