Best places to visit in Illinois
On a recent "Presidents & Parks" trip, I found some of the Best places to visit in Illinois! Or not, depending on your travel tastes! Since I'm writing about Illinois,…
Chicago Illinois Great Attractions
The river runs backward! In 1887, pollution threatened Lake Michigan from sewage and other discharges dumped into the Chicago River. The Illinois legislature created legislation to reverse the flow. Formerly,…
Museum of Science and Industry
Farming in Chicago? The Museum of Science and Industry has a section dedicated to agriculture and how the equipment and methods have evolved. Great museum. This one is another must-see…
Chicago Architecture Cruise
Mrs. O'Leary's cow did not cause the Chicago fire of 1871! The Driveby Tourist doesn't know if everyone has heard the cow story. To explain, Mrs. O'Leary's cow story lives…
Millennium Park Bean Chicago
We saw "The Bean"! But, officially the Bean is named Cloud Gate. You've likely seen it if you've seen a few promotional pictures of Chicago. Even though the artist initially…
Wrigley Field - Chicago
Wrigley Field Chicago Illinois
The Friendly Confines! Yes, that's a nickname for Wrigley Field Chicago Illinois. Of course, The Driveby Tourist and his wife had a great time at the game. Unquestionably, Wrigley is…