When I visit a museum, I want to be educated through exhibits AND experiences and that’s precisely why Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry is one of my favorites. As the largest science center in the Western Hemisphere, the five-story museum, which has almost 400,000 square feet of exhibit space, is housed in the only building still …
There’s much to see, do and experience in Chicago and unfortunately, business travelers oftentimes believe there simply isn’t enough time in between meetings and appointments for them to sample what the city has to offer. Granted, if you’re only going to be in town for a couple of days, it may be difficult to find …
Some visit Chicago for the infamous Ledge on the Skydeck of the new Sears Tower. Some visit to take in the views from the Hancock Observatory. Others fancy some shopping on the Miracle Mile and taking in a show while they’re in the windy city. But whatever your reason for visiting, you probably don’t have …
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Work-related meetings and deadlines can be stressful but in downtown Indianapolis, there’s a place where both men and women can relax and unwind. Studio 2000 is an art deco-themed salon and day spa that’s located on the second floor of the pyramid-topped Circle Tower building on the southeast quadrant of Monument Circle; home of Indiana’s Soldiers and …
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The lyrics in a song by Huey Lewis and The News declares the heart of Rock and Roll is still beating. Throughout the song numerous cities within the United States are listed as rock towns, Cleveland however is not one of them. While Cleveland might not have made Mr. Lewis’ list of legendary rock hubs …
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Southern Indiana is blessed with lush, rolling hills and seemingly endless acres of peaceful forestry that subtly conceal some of the state’s best kept secrets. One such gem that wine enthusiasts should seek out is Huber’s Orchard & Winery, located in tiny Starlight, Indiana. Thanks to Interstate 65, Starlight, still an unincorporated town today, is …
You might think it would take a trip around the world to witness the Terracotta Warriors of Xi’an, China, penguins of Antarctica, African lions basking on the grassland, engage in conversation with pioneers of the American prairie and walk among legends from the sporting world of auto racing, yet on one road trip, to one …
For generations, families have flocked to the Wisconsin Dells for family vacation fun, and I, too, have visited the Dells with my family – multiple times. So why is this tiny town, less than 20 square miles, so popular and what keeps families coming back? The answer is simply the wholesome family attractions and the …
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There are certain times of the year when I like living in Indiana more than others. Take March for instance, when a Madness for basketball sweeps across the Hoosier state. Then there is the month of May, when a sense of excitement and anticipation hits as all eyes look toward Indianapolis and the events leading …
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There are a lot of things happening in the world today that can keep you up at night worrying — increasing gas prices, declining home values, job security, problems in the Middle East, I mean seriously do I need to go on? Wouldn’t it be great to roll back the clock to the 1980’s and …