Stuck inside on these cold dreary days of winter? Legoland Discovery Center of Chicago is the ultimate indoor Lego playground that will melt those winter blues away! Enjoy family fun with 2 rides, 10 LEGO build & play zones, a 4D cinema & much more! While we were back in Chicago for Christmas vacation we…
The world-famous Walnut Room, a Chicago tradition since 1905. The Walnut Room was the first restaurant ever opened in a department store. With Circassian wood paneling imported from Russia and Austrian chandeliers, the 17,000 square foot dining room is both elegant and comfortable. Conveniently located in the heart of the Chicago theatre district, the Walnut…
Christkindlmarket is an outdoor Christmas themed vendor event inspired by the Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg, Germany, which began in 1545. The Christkindlmarket Chicago brings a cherished German and European tradition with international flair and local charm to Chicago. If you’ve been following along with my other posts about our trip to Chicago you know we stayed…
Downtown Chicago is absolutely gorgeous anytime of year, but at night, particularly in the winter, it is even more magical. The glowing lights, the gorgeous snowfall and the reflections of the buildings on the river. It is just gorgeous! We recently returned from our annual trip “home” to Chicago to visit family for Christmas. While we…
Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe downtown Chicago is voted one of the best breakfast cafes in the city! Located at 130 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601 they serve breakfast and lunch featuring local farm fresh ingredients and fresh baked breads. While we were in Chicago for our annual Christmas trip, we stayed the night and…
Macy’s SantaLand®, known to many as Cozy Cloud from the Marshall Field days, can be found on the 5th floor of Macy’s on State Street. Since 1948, Santa Claus has visited millions of children at the State Street SantaLand. source A 32 year old tradition of my family is to go to Chicago every year…
Ice skating among the stunning skyline backdrop of Chicago at the iconic ice rink located at the Bean in Millennium Park on Michigan Avenue between Washington and Madison Street is a must-do when visiting the city! The ice rink is located right in the heart of Chicago. Ice Skating is FREE (for those with their own…
2016 was an amazing year for Chicagoans and Cubs fans all around the world! The Cubs FINALLY won the World Series! Growing up in the Chicago area, I had the privilege of having an awesome “home team” for so many sports! The Chicago Bears won the Super Bowl when I was 2 years old. The…
Hey there! Welcome to my series of blog posts about our recent trip to Chicago, IL for Christmas. In case you’re just joining in or are a first time reader, we live in North Carolina but my husband, Clayton and I are originally from Chicago, IL. All of our family still lives in the Chicago area…