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Food Trucks
The hallmark definition of casual eating in Chicago is food trucks. A wonderful sight after a long day of work, as I exit the Brown Line. I usually follow the food trucks on Facebook or Twitter but it's a wonderful surprise when I haven't had a chance to look at their schedules. Here are a … Continue reading Food Trucks
Chicago Boat Tours
If you don't get seasick, a must do in Chicago are the boat tours. Some boat companies offer different types of tours including the Chicago River, architectural and Lake Michigan tours. In addition, there are fireworks tours when Navy Pier does the weekly fireworks show. An extensive history of Chicago is given while having an … Continue reading Chicago Boat Tours
Green Festival
My husband and I enjoyed the Chicago Green Festival at Navy Pier. We were most interested in the aquaponics and hydroponics. However, I could not leave without buying a few tomato plants to grow in the home. This weekend turned out to be a great deal with our free admission, $1 tomato plants, and a … Continue reading Green Festival
Picasso Exhibit
Our adventure this past weekend was a visit to The Art Institute of Chicago. I would have never attended the exhibit myself. However, my husband's crave for art and his extreme curiosity would not give up. Don't get me wrong...Picasso's art is one I appreciate. Most familiar to me is the 3-D monument at the … Continue reading Picasso Exhibit
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