The Chicago Traveler

Hear ye! Hear ye! Come one! Come all to the Bristol Renaissance Faire beginning this Saturday, July 7, in Kenosha, Wisconsin. This massive Faire recreates the visit of Queen Elizabeth to the city of Bristol in the year 1574. Jousting matches, roasted turkey legs, beer vendors, carnival rides, plays, costumed musicians, shopping, jugglers, jesters, stilt walkers, a costume contest, and a 100-foot replica of a 16th Century ship are all spread across more than 30 acres of wooded land.
Right on the Wisconsin-Illinois border, just one hour north of Chicago, the Bristol Renaissance Faire is one of the most popular summer …read more

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One absolute must-see in the city is the Art Institute of Chicago. Just walking up the steps to the entrance between the two massive lion statues fills you with a sense of culture and majesty. And whether you decide to follow a map provided by the information desk or just wander about on your own, you’re bound to see some awe-inspiring work.
You have probably seen reproductions of some of the masterpieces here your whole life, but nothing compares to seeing them in their original glory in person. One of my favorite paintings on display is Nighthawks by Edward Hopper, one …read more

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