Trekient had the opportunity to visit the Shedd Aquarium. It’s an indoor public aquarium in Chicago, Illinois in the United States that opened on May 30, 1930. The aquarium contains 32,000 animals, and was for some time the largest indoor aquarium in the world with 5,000,000 US gallons of water. It seems as if they are constantly updating exhibits, adding […]
Wrigley Field Tour
Stroll through the home of the Chicago Cubs and get the chance to see what happens behind the scenes of the Friendly Confines. Learn the storied history of Wrigley Field or observe the grounds from the best views in the house. Guided tours are offered on game days and non-game days starting in March. NON-GAME DAY TOURS: Guided tours may […]
Goose Island Beer Brewpub – Cold Brew with a View
We had the pleasure of visiting the one and only – Goose Island Beer Co. You may have seen the Goose on the can while perusing the beer section – but whats the story of this Chi Town brew? It opened its doors in 1988 after John Hall took a life-changing trip to Europe, where he gained an appreciation for local beer […]
Homeslice Restaurant – A Slice of Something Unique
Homeslice is a fun and quirky pizzeria. The inside of homeslice looks more like the inside of a hip ski lodge than it does a classic pizza restaurant. In addition to traditional seating, there are plenty of couches for guests to lounge on and have a drink if they don’t feel like eating. The best seats in the house are […]
Chicago Skydeck – 1,353 Above The Windy City!
Chicago has a rich history with a vast amount of landmarks, restaurants, and museums to explore when visiting. But there is one attraction that is a must-see! The Skydeck sits high above the city of Chicago in the Willis tower at 1,353 feet on the 103rd floor. It’s the second tallest building in the United States and provides unprecedented views […]
Chicago Air Show 2018
Originating as part of a “Family Day Celebration” back in the summer of 1959, the Chicago Air and Water Show has grown to be the largest and oldest free admission air and water exhibition in the United States. The free, two-day event draws an audience of over two-million, spread out on colorful beach blankets and lawn chairs along dazzling Lake Michigan. Many camp […]