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Tourists from around the world dream of visiting the Windy City’s amazing museums, but Chicago residents are lucky enough to have all of these famous institutions in their own backyard. Consider Chicago’s 57-acre Museum Campus, which is home to a renowned triumvirate: the Field Museum, Adler Planetarium, and Shedd Aquarium. Think of the campus as the center of … Continued
Autumn in the Midwest is a time for cider and pumpkins, hayrides, and hiking. It serves up a little bit of summer’s past even as hints of winter weather appear. Fresh air fills the lungs, as you hear the sound of crunchy leaves underfoot. Impeccable vistas beckon. Sugar maples and hickory trees deliver their rich golden … Continued
2021 marks the year when many people can finally come together for Friendsgiving and Thanksgiving. As we gather with extended family and friends, here are tips for throwing a happy and healthy party. This article will cover how to organize everything you need for Thanksgiving/Friendsgiving, what to do in advance to save time, how to … Continued
What’s your pleasure for a great weekend getaway? The great outdoors? Total relaxation? Learning about history? What about an underground adventure? You’ll find all of these options and more just a few hours from The Gateway City. If you’re planning your next weekend trip out of town, consider one of the following five destinations, which are all … Continued
Halloween is a time for creative costumes, trick-or-treating, and contemplating a netherworld of ghosts, ghouls, and goblins. Halloween 2021 will be a holiday of smaller gatherings, as the Delta variant remains, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a memorable movie marathon with family members, roommates, or a few close friends. However, there is so much … Continued
There’s a lot to enjoy about living in the San Antonio area. The city’s many attractions offer endless appeal: the River Walk, parks, museums, restaurants, nightlife, and so much more. At the same time, San Antonio’s location puts it in proximity to an array of enticing destinations that extend from the Texas Hill Country to the Gulf … Continued
With an increasing number of individuals being fully vaccinated, people are beginning to travel again. Many are eager to host friends and family, especially after going for such a long period of time being unable to host. But with great hosting comes great responsibility, and several must-haves are ideal when creating a cozy and inviting … Continued
The United States certainly has its share of quirky museums. For example, there’s the Museum of Bad Art in Somerville, MA, and the Spam Museum in Austin, MN. However, perhaps none is at once more grand and idiosyncratic than City Museum in St. Louis. The traditional name conjures up visions of sedate visitors contemplating stately artworks. But … Continued
The pandemic led to a surge in folks learning to play an instrument or compose music at home. You might be a music lover rediscovering your roots. Perhaps you’re an aspiring musician or singer/songwriter. In all cases, a well-conceived place for practice is a must when it comes to improving your craft. Make music and apartment … Continued
If you’ve spent some time in Texas, you know that Texans are wild about Tex-Mex—and for good reason! After all, who doesn’t love chili and nachos? The delectable flavors of queso, enchiladas, and chili con queso are enough to make anyone’s mouth water. A staple of Texan cuisine since the late 1800s, Tex-Mex is very … Continued