Magnificent Mile Tulips 2015
Chicago, IL–The beautiful blooms are back on The Magnificent Mile.
Chicago, IL–The beautiful blooms are back on The Magnificent Mile.
Chicago, IL–By the time the summer visitors arrive, work on the Wells Street Bridge over the Chicago River will be history. The bridge carries the city’s famous El trains over the river to and from the Loop, road traffic over it, foot traffic alongside. And of course ferry and other river traffic flows beneath it.…
Chicago, IL–Buckingham Fountain in Chicago’s Grant Park makes its spring splash! One more reason to love this city. Did you know it’s one of the largest fountains in the world and runs from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.? Light and music shows lasting 20 minutes begin at dusk, with the last show at 10 p.m.. Buckingham Fountain…
Chicago, IL–It’s tulip time on the Magnificent Mile. Hundreds of bulbs have already burst into bloom, and views are free. Beginning May 7, a gorgeous floral carpet of more than 6,000 live tulips and other flowers will climb the stairs from the John Hancock Center Plaza up to North Michigan Ave.. There’s even a stunning…
Chicago, IL–Used to be the Sears Tower (now Willis Tower) served as Chicago’s icon. Now, it has to be CloudGate, the shiny bean-shaped sculpture by Anish Kapoor in Milleunnium Park. Locals and visitors are drawn to view their reflection, take photos, and touch the beautiful polished stainless-steel amoeba that spans 66 feet by 33 feet.…