Chicago is an incredible place to spend Fourth of July. Fireworks start Thursday during that holiday weekend and continue nonstop through the Fourth. People love setting off their own fireworks, and the madness intensifies as the day goes on. By the end of the night on the holiday, you can sit next to the lake and watch an unofficial show. Of course, you can watch the Navy Pier fireworks and many ... Read more
Evening Architecture Tour on the Chicago River
Fourth of July weekend was one for the books. It began with some sightseeing with friends before embarking on one tourist activity I don't mind doing regularly: the architecture cruise on the Chicago River. We chose the 7:30 p.m. cruise on Friday to start our Fourth of July celebration. Instead of boarding on Navy Pier, which I was sure was insane packed, we chose the Michigan Avenue boarding ... Read more