The Chicago Traveler

The Bank of America Winter Wonder Fest is back at Navy Pier.  You can enjoy refreshments, ice skating, rides and other activities.
Prices – Activity Wristband Pricing – This year prices are Basic Activity Wristband $12.00 per person (includes all rides & activities except ice-skating) – Premium Wristband $16.00 per person (includes ice skating).  There is also a parking special.  Family Free Parking Pack – Purchase your “Family Free Parking Pack” which includes 4 premium wristbands and Free Parking for one low price! $57.00 — (valid only Dec. 7-11 and Dec. 14-18), Includes 4 Premium wristbands and Free parking! $64.00 — …read more

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One of my favorite things about this time of year is seeing all the beautiful holiday displays around the city. Not only do people dress up their homes, but many of the city’s attractions are stunningly dressed in lights. You can’t help but get in the holiday spirit when seeing these twinkling lights.
• Brookfield Zoo: Want to see some real reindeer? Get up early on Saturday or Sunday, and you and the kids can have breakfast with Santa at the Brookfield Zoo. After your meal, say hello to the animals, including the reindeer, polar bears, and penguins. At night, the …read more

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It’s impossible to talk about Chicago attractions without talking about Navy Pier. It’s the place to go when you can think of absolutely nothing else to do. There’s always something going on there.
This 3,000-foot attraction on the shoreline of Lake Michigan was originally opened to the public in 1916. It was known as “Municipal Pier #2″ (#1 was never built), and it was both a shipping and entertainment area. And while it experienced a “golden era” of success, its popularity declined in the ’30s, due to the introduction of cars, the opening of movie theatres, and the lack of shipping …read more

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