Great Things To Do In Chicago - Even In The Winter!

Welcome to our Chicago Blog!  We realize it is a little cold right now in Chicago but don’t let that stop you.  Chicago is a town that is full of things to do any time of year.  So if you are planning to visit and see Oprah when you are done we recommend these attractions and they work well in the winter.  If you are a local and have any good suggestions for our readers please comment and let them know what you recommend for someone visiting Chicago.  Do just tell them about the normal places but let them know about the really cool, off the wall places that you and your friends visit.

 

So until someone chimes in and gives us their ideas we recommend these since it is the dead of winter!

 

Wicked The Musical in Chicago

Wicked - The Musical, a spectacular hit on Broadway, tells the untold story of the legendary witches from Frank L Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. When Dorothy famously triumphed in Oz, only one side if the story was told. Now, Wicked - The Musical brings to life the captivating and surprising story of how misunderstood, green girl named Elphaba became the Wicked Witch of the West.

Long before Dorothy dropped in, two other girls meet in the Land of Oz. One, born with emerald-green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two unlikely friends end up as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch makes for the most spellbinding new musical in years.

Wicked - The Musical has arrived in Chicago! Winner of 15 major awards, the New York Times calls Wicked "Broadway's biggest blockbuster". Experience this magical adventure and discover the whole story about the land of Oz.

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Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament in Chicago

Medieval Times is an adventure unlike any you have ever experienced before. During each live performance, guest enjoy an authentic medieval four-course feast while valiant knights battle to the death on horseback. Brillant costumes and famous Andalusian horses add to the splenor of your visit. Cheer your brave knights to victory as they compete in games of skill, hand to hand combat and the joust!

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Chicago Party Pass

Purchase the Chicago Party Pass and party like a VIP at 8 of the Hottest Nightclubs in Chicago. Receive special offers such as: Free Entrance, No waiting in line and a free drink at each nightclub.

With your Chicago Party Pass you will also receive a free Chicago Nightlife Guide which lists all the nightclubs, bars and parties in the program. It also lists the address, telephone number, type of crowd and music at each location.

Your Chicago Party Pass is valid at:

• Ruby: Saturday
  
• Maxbar: Thursday-Sunday
  
• Crobar: Wednesday-Saturday
  
• Lumen: Tuesday-Saturday
  
• Bella Lounge: Wednesday-Sunday
  
• NV Penthouse: Thursday-Sunday
  
• Club Republic: Wednesday-Sunday
  
• Stone Lotus: Tuesday
  
• Enclave: Thursday
  
• Moda: Saturday

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Great Things Happening At TheChicagoAreaGuide.com

We have been refocusing our efforts to ensure we are providing useful content and tools for people visiting, moving to or living in the Chicago area. Some of the new features include:

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Coming To Chicago? Here Are Some Recommended Things To Do!!

If you are planning on visiting the Chicago area I think you should visit these attractions. For more information on Chicago please visit our main site at http://www.TheChicagoAreaGuide.com

Please comment back to this blog if you visit these and let us know what your thoughts were!!

Wicked The Musical in Chicago Wicked - The Musical, the untold story of the witches of Oz, is now playing in Chicago. Wicked is a true spectacle for the eyes and ears!

Chicago Segway Morning Tour Hop on the most innovative tour to hit Chicago in years! Gliding around the Windy City on your very own Segway, you'll see all the famous sights - Buckingham Fountain, Navy Pier, Lake Michigan and more. Be one of the first to take part in this unique, unforgettable experience!

Go Chicago™ Card The Go Chicago Card is the perfect way to save on your Chicago vacation. You'll get FREE admission to over 25 attractions and tours for one low price! Chicago has dozens of great attractions, so the Go Chicago Card has something for everyone.

North Shore and Chicago Botanic Garden Travel along Lake Shore Drive, through the North Shore via Green Bay Road to arrive at Glencoe-Chicago Botanic Garden. This 385 acre living museum features 23 specialty gardens set on a series of islands and lakes. Explore the garden by narrated tram, then visit the Garden Caf? for lunch.This tour is seasonal and operates from 1 May to 28 October only.

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Show Your Support with a State and USA Flag!! - Happy Veteran's Day

Happy Veteran’s Day! Well it is a rainy day in the Midwest, but that is a good thing since we need rain. I am getting ready for all the activity that will surround all the events around brining in the new president and moving out the old. It does make you feel very patriotic knowing that we are all part of this and we do get to vote but in many places around the world they just don’t get the same rights. So at TheGuideToTheUS.com we recommend you get an American Flag and your State Flag and fly them with honor.

Check out section on State Flags, learn about them and of course get one ordered to be supportive for your State and Your Country!!

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Chicago Store Spotlight

For anyone in the Chicago Area that needs anything related to Aquariums they need to contact the Old Town Aquarium.

Old Town Aquarium
1538 N Wells Street
Chicago, IL 60610

(312) 642-8763
OldTownAquarium.com


Co-owned by Jim Walters and Ian Schakowsky, Old Town Aquarium is distinguished by their passion for aquatic life.

Unlike many in the business, both Jim and Ian have logged hundreds of dives on reefs throughout the world, in order to best observe the behavior and environment of many of the species offered for sale at Old Town Aquarium.

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