Two suburban Chicago tracks make a day at the races great entertainment. While the horses are the main feature, they are by no means all you’ll find to see and do while there. Two area B&B’s provide great places to … Continue reading
Every autumn, antique and art buffs head to the Northeast Illinois town of West Dundee for its annual Heritage Fest. This year’s event will be September 14-16, 2018. Plan to stay at The Mansion Bed and Breakfast in town and … Continue reading
You don’t have to travel the world to see one of the top botanic gardens in existence. You just need to head out to Glencoe, Illinois, for a visit to the Chicago Botanic Garden. Better yet, stay at Shady Oaks … Continue reading
From it’s stately exterior to the exquisite interior details, The Mansion Bed & Breakfast in West Dundee, Illinois, oozes the elegance of a bygone era. And lucky for guests, it also provides the kind of pampering touches you’d expect living … Continue reading
Jutting out from the shore of Lake Michigan, Navy Pier is one of the must-visit sites of Chicago. Its iconic Ferris Wheel—with 360-degree views—anchors one end of the 50-plus acres that includes gardens, a theater, museum, shops, and restaurants. Stay … Continue reading
A trip to the Chicago area turns into an elegant excursion when you book a stay at Stone Terrace Bed & Breakfast in Evanston, Illinois. The historic mansion is a quiet oasis, yet convenient to many of the sights of … Continue reading
It’s hard to imagine a place of peace in solitude smack in the heart of busy Chicago, but that’s just what you’ll enjoy at the Benedictine Bed & Breakfast. Benedictine B&B is located in the Bridgeport neighborhood, just south of … Continue reading
Frank Lloyd Wright, one of the world’s most renowned Twentieth Century architects, has deep roots in Oak Park, Illinois. Located just west of the Chicago loop, the town is home to more than two-dozen buildings and homes that Wright designed … Continue reading
Ever since the camera crews rolled into town in 1992, Woodstock, Illinois has embraced Groundhogs Day. Woodstock is where the movie “Groundhog Day” was filmed. Starring Bill Murray, the movie became a hit and the town became a hub for … Continue reading
Bucktown, a neighborhood that sits just northwest of the Chicago Loop has seen its history change with the decades. It was settled in the 1800’s by Polish workers who gave it the name “Kozie Prery” (goat prairie in Polish) because … Continue reading