Recently, I was in Chicago for the American Historical Association’s Annual Meeting. As it does every time, Chicago tantalized me with its tasty food spots, wonderful cultural venues, and splendid shopping. During the Industrial Revolution, Chicago’s access to shipping and railroad routes gave it a prime location to be part of the nation’s growing industrial… Continue reading Fun Things to Do in Chicago…and Where to Eat
Category: Chicago
My Top Five Things to Do in Chicago
Chicago has been on my mind lately. In March, we roamed off to Phoenix, Arizona where we saw the Chicago Cubs play baseball and it got me thinking about taking a trip back to Chi-town. Known also as the “Second City” or the “Windy City,” Chicago is an all-around great town. There is much to… Continue reading My Top Five Things to Do in Chicago
Three Perfect Days in Chicago—Day Three
There are plenty of amazing places to visit in Chicago. As you have seen from my first two days in the city (Day One and Day Two), Chicago tourism is thriving. On my last and final day in a perfect trip to Chicago, I like to explore the architecture of the city one last time,… Continue reading Three Perfect Days in Chicago—Day Three
Three Perfect Days in Chicago—Day Two
In this series, I’m going to take you through my version of three perfect days in Chicago. We will visit Chicago while immersing ourselves in its history and its culture. There are many wonderful places to visit in Chicago. My second day in the city was just as perfect as my first. Day Two Morning—I… Continue reading Three Perfect Days in Chicago—Day Two
Three Perfect Days in Chicago—Day One
Every year my colleague and I take a group of our college students to a city to uncover its history. This year, we went to Chicago to explore the history of the 1893 World’s Fair and the architecture of the city. In this series, I’m going to take you through my version of three perfect… Continue reading Three Perfect Days in Chicago—Day One
