Chicago is a city of a well developed and extremely active performing arts scenario. The theatre community spawned modern improvisational theatre. The Second City and I.O are the two major comedy troupes. The Goodman Theatre, Victory Gardens Theater, and the Steppenwolf Theatre Company are some of the renowned theatres. One can find Broadway styled plays [...]
City Museum of Illinois is housed in a six hundred thousand square foot building. It is a classic blend of kids playground, funhouse, 20th century style art galleries and unique architectures made out of interesting objects. Bob Cassilly is the founder of the museum and it opened the door for the visitors in 1997.
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Adler Planetarium and Astronomy museum was opened in 1930. It is one of the first planetariums in the country. Since then it has been providing food for imagination for all of its visitors. The first Star Rider Theatre is located here. It has the best computer technologies that is available today and new exhibits are [...]
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Illinois attracts many tourists every year. There are quite a few sites that should not be missed if you ever visit this place. Located in 717 Archer Avenue, Marshall in Illinois, Archer House is the oldest hotel is Illinois. This hotel was built by Col. William B. in 1841. Col. William B., the founder of [...]
Ben Winter’s Steam Engine in one of the cherished tourist sites of Illinois. There is an interesting story behind this famous steam engine. Ben as a young boy grew up with engines all around him. He literally let off steam whenever he wanted to. Ben’s father Martin G. Winter did custom threshing & shedding corn. [...]