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Chicago

More Perfect Days In Chicago

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    Ghosts in the Windy City

    From the massacre at Fort Dearborn in 1812 to the famous gangsters of the Prohibition, Chicago is a city steeped in history-and not all of it is savory. Every neighborhood has its scary stories and sordid histories, and there's no better time to explore the seamier side of Chicago's past than on a blustery fall day as Halloween approaches. Wear something warm, bring a camera and someone's hand to hold, and spend an evening finding out just how scary the Second City is.

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    A Day of Chicago Culture

    Despite its rough and ready reputation as "hog butcher to the world", Chicago is a city of great cultural wealth. This day of exploration discovers a portion of that wealth, much of it lodged in the city's exceptional museums. Along the way we will visit another source of cultural wealth - the city's diverse and colorful neighborhoods.

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    Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate

    Chocolate. One of life's greatest indulgences, it has long been a solution to feeling better, a way to "seal" a meal and used as an expression of love. Perhaps that is why it seems to go hand in hand with Valentine's Day. What better way to say ‘I love you' to your family than treating them to the chocolate buffet at Chicago's luxurious Peninsula Hotel?

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    Chicago’s Jazz Scene

    For those who love jazz, Chicago is tantamount to dying and going to heaven. This is a city where one can find the classical renderings, good old Bee Bop and swing, as well as experimental and improvisational jazz combos and musicians. Whatever ones preference, it matters not; there are so many options in this city one can always discover something to suit their mood.

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    Chicago’s Vegetarian Variety

     

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    Chicago’s Bucktown District

    Chicago, the Midwest's largest and most cosmopolitan city, is more than a big sports town and business hub. It is a sophisticated, world-class metropolis with cultural attractions to suit every taste.