Chicago, known as the Windy City for the gusts that often come off Lake Michigan, is packed with interesting sights and fun things to do. April and May, summer months as well as September and October are considered the best times to visit Chicago…

Chicago Bus Tours from Toronto Visit Chicago, one of the most populous cities in the U.S, on our four day and three night Chicago Bus Tours from Toronto. Chicago is a contemporary city full of charisma with visitors from all over the world. Our…

Chicago has something for everyone — museums, gardens, sports and bars are some of the highlights. Here is the list of what not to miss while traveling with our bus tour to Chicago: Millennium Park Millennium Park is home to some of the city’s…

The first Greeks in Chicago arrived as ship captains in the 1840s. They started out as food peddlers and, by natural progression, became restaurant owners. Around the turn of the century, the Greeks concentrated around the Harrison, Blue Island and Halsted area, originally known…

Chicago comes alive in the summer, when street fairs and parties take over neighborhoods every weekend. When on our bus tours to Chicago, here are some of city’s best summertime festivals and events that you cannot miss! WTMX Party in the Park When: June,…

During our tour to Chicago, we will visit the Tribune Tower that is a neo-Gothic building located at 435 North Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It is the home of the Chicago Tribune and Tribune Company (second-largest newspaper publisher). The Tribune Tower is…

If you are a bit of a food fanatic and enjoy a great day out, don’t miss the ever popular annual Taste of Chicago festival from July 10 – 14, 2013.  This is not only Chicago’s biggest event but is now the largest food…

A variety of great ‘Streetfests are either happening or about to happen in the great city of Chicago! I thought some of our Chicago visitors may want to complete their visit by joining in.. 1. Randolph Street Market Festival…the first of four of these…

Visit Michigan Avenue. It is called the ‘Magnificent Mile’. There is wonderful shopping on this street. The historical Water Tower building houses the Chicago Visitors Centre. A great place to visit for Chicago visitors information and ideas, numerous maps and brochures and a very…

Visit Hancock Tower – building with X’s outside:  There is a separate elevator to the bar on 95th floor, no charge.  The view is spectacular! However, there is a one drink minimum. At the bar, beer $8 and cocktails $14. There is a one…