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Chicago Festivals

Chicago has plenty to offer by way of festivals, and even if you don’t plan your visit around one, you’re still likely to have the chance to catch one on the side. The festivals in Chicago run the gamut, from food festivals to an air and water show that is bound to mesmerize viewers, so…

Chicago Skyline

Chicago Skyline

The Chicago skyline is one of the most impressive city skylines anywhere, and it’s bound to capture your attention on more than one occasion during your visit. The central downtown area of Chicago, or the Loop, as it is commonly called, is home to the tallest and fourth-tallest buildings in the United States, and just north…

Chicago 4th of July

Chicago 4th of July is a thrilling time to visit the Windy City. Many locals will advise that the best time to visit Chicago is the summer, when parks are in bloom and the sun is shining. The Navy Pier fireworks are one of the summer’s highlights, and festivities continue well into the evening. Chicago is a great place…

Galena Illinois

The town of Galena, Illinois is located in an area of the state known as the Driftless Zone. This region managed to escape glaciations during the recent Ice Age. Because of this, the area is covered by a significant amount of exposed rock. This is a sharp contrast to the rest of the state. Galena…

Buckingham Fountain

If you are a fan of the Fox television syndicated sitcom Married With Children, you probably know that the opening sequence of the show features a shot of the Buckingham Memoriam Fountain. The Buckingham Fountain, which is constructed from Georgia pink marble, is one of Chicago’s most popular attractions. Located at Columbus Drive in Grant’s Park, the Chicago Buckingham…

Flatiron Building

Flatiron Building

Broadway shows aren’t the only thing to see on Broadway. The Flatiron Building in New York City is yet another of the iconic structures that make New York City a famed destination for even the most casual fan of American architecture. Located at the crossing of 5th Avenue, Broadway Avenue, and 23rd Street in Manhattan , this triangular building,…

Ozzfest

OZZFest is a festival that tours through the United States annually. In some of its touring years, the festival has also featured dates in Europe. The show was founded by legendary hard rock musician Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne, his wife, in 1996, and has since become one of the biggest heavy-metal and rock festivals in the…