I am so happy to introduce you to Kendra Thornton today. She is my guest here at The Joys of Home Educating.
I am a travel advocate, TV spokesperson, PR businesswoman, proud wife and mama of 3. I am a long time travel expert who has been packing my bags and traveling the world since I was 3 months old! However, no matter where I have been, I've found my utmost desire in life is right here in my own home. Today, I have taken my excitement for travel and brought it to you with some of my favorite travel tips and tricks for enjoying my home city of Chicago. Enjoy!
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As you all know from reading this blog, we are travelers. We love a fun educational trip and love to share all the details with you all! Today Kendra is bringing you the best spots to visit in her town - Chicago!
Home is Where the Heart Is
1. Michigan Avenue Bridge
This is one of my favorites
to visit in the downtown area that allows Michigan Avenue to continue across as
a bridge on the beautiful Chicago River. Ferries can be seen underneath, giving
tours of the city as well. There is also the Bridgehouse and Chicago River
Museum in the Southwest bridge tower of this structure! Once at the top of
the Bridgehouse, you can view the city in a whole new perspective!
2. Broadway
There are few things quite
as extraordinary as being able to experience live theater right in the heart of
Chicago. Since 2000, a traveling theater show, BIC, also known as Broadway in
Chicago, has worked to perform classic shows that include "Jersey
Boys," "Wicked," "Monty Python's Spamalot," "The
Producers," "West Side Story," "Dirty Dancing," and
"Mary Poppins" for hits that have continued to stay popular for over
a decade.
Watching a live Broadway
performance makes for a great night out on the town for an experience that
truly depicts the culture of Chicago. I find it is often a great way to enjoy an
evening by getting dressed up and heading to dinner before seeing a performance
that stars award-winning actors and incredible backdrops on stage.
3. Enjoying the City
Where you stay will likely
determine just how much of the city you're able to experience due to the
hotel's location and amenities. As residents in Chicago, we enjoy visiting a
number of hotels when meeting up for lunch or wanting a weekend getaway in the
downtown area.
The site gogobot is great
for researching the most
popular hotels in Chicago where you can read reviews and get a better
perspective on what type of hotel to book based on other guests' experiences.
The site is personable and user-friendly for a fun way to increase the
anticipation of an upcoming getaway in Chicago.
4. Glenn's Diner
Glenn's Diner is a staple for both
tourists and residents in Chicago, and is known for serving some of the most
delicious food in the city. This diner offers a unique variety that includes
over 25 different cereals, 16 types of fresh fish, and seafood specials that
are often a steal. The food goes past the traditional deep-dish pizza found in
most restaurants in Chicago and serves breakfast for every meal throughout the
day (with other options as well)!
Chicago may be seen as a bustling city that is similar to New York
City or even Boston, but it's truly one-of-a-kind with the unique
characteristics in its culture and hometown feel that is still present in such
a busy environment. Between the delicious fares to entertainment available,
it's impossible to get bored in such an exceptional city.
Connect with Kendra....you can find Kendra on Twitter HERE!
We have never been to Chicago ourselves, but when we go (rest assured we will), I will be keeping Kendra's tips and hot spots list in my purse!
Thanks Kendra for sharing with us today!
Until next time friends - Be Blessed!
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