Heading to Chicago for Christmas? Hop on to a charter bus and enjoy thefireworks, lighting of trees, parades and much more Chicago has to offer during this holiday season of joy and cheer. Here are some fun places that you should make a point of visiting as they are the most popular Christmas attractions in Chicago.
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Chicago Top Attractions for the Holiday Season
Monday, November 4, 2013
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is located at 2430 N Cannon Drive, in between Fullerton Avenue and Lake Shore Drive West in Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Our conclusion, after visiting the museum is this - people get tired of shopping downtown when they are surrounded by concrete jungle all the time. This is a fact, not a myth, nor is it a marketing ploy to get people to visit more parks and nature-themed tourist attractions. Whether you are visiting Chicago in a rented charter bus or driving around on your own or perhaps you think moving around using the very reliable public transportation, one thing you will notice is this....Chicago is a bustling city and one can get tired of being surrounded by so much buzz. The solution to this burnout syndrome is really hit one of those so-called ‘nature-themed’ places, of course.
One such place that is absolutely noteworthy is a Chicago bus rental tourist attraction located just a stone’s throw away from downtown Chicago...Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. People call it a museum, some call it a garden....let me tell you this....I call it haven. It’s heaven for kids, but it is a haven for those who are kids at heart.
The Chicago Academy of Sciences was founded way back in 1857 which was started and managed by curious scientists and curious nature-lovers. They lived to dig into what earth had to offer and whatever they found, they shared passionately in the museum. It had its humble beginnings, of course, with little funds and support but it slowly developed its reputation and started collecting more specimen over the years and it was more than decade or so after that that their work gained momentum and their passion and discovery was recognized. Today the academy have a stronger standing as a national and international leader for conservation and its amazing collection of citizen science. The difference between the academy and other bus rental Chicago museums is that the works that were done by the team directly benefit the public and is locally-related. Hence, it makes perfect sense to visit the museum during your travels if you want to see what is really relevant to Chicago locals.
On the lower level, you will have the nature’s haven in Chicago....a really distant world...away from the hustle and bustle of the city. And upstairs, there will be the butterfly room which is so serene and calming. We came forward looking for an event venue for a bus rental Chicago gathering and wedding reception and we can tell you that we absolutely fell head over heels in love with the museum.
For those of you who are not coming in with your own Chicago charter bus, parking is free on the streets outside, otherwise, if you opt for paid parking, it is kind of expensive but safer in a lot of ways. If you are looking for a Chicago charter bus rental packages, please feel free to get in touch with us. Look forward to hearing from you soon.
Our conclusion, after visiting the museum is this - people get tired of shopping downtown when they are surrounded by concrete jungle all the time. This is a fact, not a myth, nor is it a marketing ploy to get people to visit more parks and nature-themed tourist attractions. Whether you are visiting Chicago in a rented charter bus or driving around on your own or perhaps you think moving around using the very reliable public transportation, one thing you will notice is this....Chicago is a bustling city and one can get tired of being surrounded by so much buzz. The solution to this burnout syndrome is really hit one of those so-called ‘nature-themed’ places, of course.
One such place that is absolutely noteworthy is a Chicago bus rental tourist attraction located just a stone’s throw away from downtown Chicago...Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. People call it a museum, some call it a garden....let me tell you this....I call it haven. It’s heaven for kids, but it is a haven for those who are kids at heart.
The Chicago Academy of Sciences was founded way back in 1857 which was started and managed by curious scientists and curious nature-lovers. They lived to dig into what earth had to offer and whatever they found, they shared passionately in the museum. It had its humble beginnings, of course, with little funds and support but it slowly developed its reputation and started collecting more specimen over the years and it was more than decade or so after that that their work gained momentum and their passion and discovery was recognized. Today the academy have a stronger standing as a national and international leader for conservation and its amazing collection of citizen science. The difference between the academy and other bus rental Chicago museums is that the works that were done by the team directly benefit the public and is locally-related. Hence, it makes perfect sense to visit the museum during your travels if you want to see what is really relevant to Chicago locals.
On the lower level, you will have the nature’s haven in Chicago....a really distant world...away from the hustle and bustle of the city. And upstairs, there will be the butterfly room which is so serene and calming. We came forward looking for an event venue for a bus rental Chicago gathering and wedding reception and we can tell you that we absolutely fell head over heels in love with the museum.
For those of you who are not coming in with your own Chicago charter bus, parking is free on the streets outside, otherwise, if you opt for paid parking, it is kind of expensive but safer in a lot of ways. If you are looking for a Chicago charter bus rental packages, please feel free to get in touch with us. Look forward to hearing from you soon.
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Spa Space
When you have worked really hard and your body is literally “crying out” for a good whole body massage, this can only mean that it is time for you to call up Spa Space for a pampering session already. It would be fun to also invite your friends to join you for your next spa treatment appointment at Spa Space. If you are concerned about whom among you and your friends should be the designated driver for the spa treatment, you don’t have to throw lots among yourselves to decide – why not just arrange to rent a Chicago bus to send everyone there?
Just like other spas, at Spa Space, you will need to call them up to make an appointment for the day that you and your friends would like to go for your pampering session. While they do not encourage last minute booking, if you are really “dying” for a spa treatment, you could always try your luck and see if you would be able to get them to give you an appointment, but we would say that you should not get your hopes too high. It is still better to call them at least a couple of days ahead for a spa treatment appointment. You would not want to show up at the entrance of Spa Space without an appointment only to be turned away because they are already packed for that day, would you? Also, do note that the place is open every day, but they are closed on major holidays. They do have different opening hours though – on Sundays and Tuesdays, they are open from 11am to 5pm, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, they are open from 10am to 8pm, while on Fridays and Saturdays, they are open from 9am to 7pm and 9am to 6pm respectively.
Depending on whether you decide to go for a pampering session at the Spa Space with your friends or alone, there are different types of packages that are available for you to choose. From a basic spa package, to a more “glamorous” treatment, you are quite spoilt with choices when it comes to deciding which treatment to take on. If you have the whole day to spend at the spa, it would be good to take one that would give you the most benefit. With the service of a professional bus company, the issue of driving would not be an issue at all. All you need to get ready for is to be pampered with the services provided at Spa Space.
Just like other spas, at Spa Space, you will need to call them up to make an appointment for the day that you and your friends would like to go for your pampering session. While they do not encourage last minute booking, if you are really “dying” for a spa treatment, you could always try your luck and see if you would be able to get them to give you an appointment, but we would say that you should not get your hopes too high. It is still better to call them at least a couple of days ahead for a spa treatment appointment. You would not want to show up at the entrance of Spa Space without an appointment only to be turned away because they are already packed for that day, would you? Also, do note that the place is open every day, but they are closed on major holidays. They do have different opening hours though – on Sundays and Tuesdays, they are open from 11am to 5pm, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, they are open from 10am to 8pm, while on Fridays and Saturdays, they are open from 9am to 7pm and 9am to 6pm respectively.
Depending on whether you decide to go for a pampering session at the Spa Space with your friends or alone, there are different types of packages that are available for you to choose. From a basic spa package, to a more “glamorous” treatment, you are quite spoilt with choices when it comes to deciding which treatment to take on. If you have the whole day to spend at the spa, it would be good to take one that would give you the most benefit. With the service of a professional bus company, the issue of driving would not be an issue at all. All you need to get ready for is to be pampered with the services provided at Spa Space.
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Kingston Mines Blues
It has been said that Chicago is known for its Blues, and if you are a Blues fan, we have just the right place for you to go and enjoy some Blues music – whether you prefer to go alone or with your friends, that is entirely up to you. But, do make it a point to rent a Chicago bus to Kingston Mines at 2548 N. Halsted Ave., Chicago for your night of fun listening to the blues, as you sip your chilled beer.
At the Kingston Mines, they have two stages and two bands that takes turn playing live every night of the week, so you and your friends can always go there any time to get your fill of the blues whenever you like in a rented Chicago bus. Travelling in a Chicago rental bus makes it so much easier for you and your friends, as you do not need to assign someone within your group to be the designated driver to send everyone home. Even if you don’t think that any of you would be drunk by the end of the night, it is still safe not to drink and drive after that.
For many who have been to Kingston Mines, they always have so much good things to say about this blues bar. They have a full bar and bar food that are considered to be very good. And if you are above 21 years of age with a student ID, you get to go in the bar free of charge. They also have special guest performances from time to time, so you can be sure that each time you go and visit Kingston Mines, you are in for a surprise or two. Not only will you be able to enjoy the music that is being played throughout the whole night, but if you enjoy people watching, you will get to see many different types of people walking in to enjoy themselves at this bar. They also have a dance floor, so if you feel like dancing the night away, feel free to do so. Just don’t be too shocked when you look at your watch to check the time, only to find that time flew you by and you would now have to hop on your rented Chicago bus to head home. We are pretty sure that this would not be your only time that you would visit Kingston Mines – it’s too fun a place to go just once!
At the Kingston Mines, they have two stages and two bands that takes turn playing live every night of the week, so you and your friends can always go there any time to get your fill of the blues whenever you like in a rented Chicago bus. Travelling in a Chicago rental bus makes it so much easier for you and your friends, as you do not need to assign someone within your group to be the designated driver to send everyone home. Even if you don’t think that any of you would be drunk by the end of the night, it is still safe not to drink and drive after that.
For many who have been to Kingston Mines, they always have so much good things to say about this blues bar. They have a full bar and bar food that are considered to be very good. And if you are above 21 years of age with a student ID, you get to go in the bar free of charge. They also have special guest performances from time to time, so you can be sure that each time you go and visit Kingston Mines, you are in for a surprise or two. Not only will you be able to enjoy the music that is being played throughout the whole night, but if you enjoy people watching, you will get to see many different types of people walking in to enjoy themselves at this bar. They also have a dance floor, so if you feel like dancing the night away, feel free to do so. Just don’t be too shocked when you look at your watch to check the time, only to find that time flew you by and you would now have to hop on your rented Chicago bus to head home. We are pretty sure that this would not be your only time that you would visit Kingston Mines – it’s too fun a place to go just once!
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
The Bean at Millennium Park
Mention Cloud Gate in Millennium Park and many may not know, but if we were to tell you “The Bean” in Chicago, and you may just know what we are talking about, even though you may not have been to the place there yourself. And if it is true that you have not been to The Bean, then you should really make a date to do so. Bring along your wife or your husband, your kids, your friends, your co-workers, your neighbours – well, you know what we mean, so why not plan a day’s bus rental Chicago weekend trip and come visit this really unique and interesting place that many have been talking about.
Popularly or fondly known as “The Bean” by the people of Chicago, you will find that it is located right in the middle of the Millennium Park. If you have already made plans to rent a Chicago bus to check out The Bean, there should be no worries about locating it or finding a place to park your car. You will definitely not miss The Bean – it is a place where there is always a crowd and whenever there is a crowd, it can only mean one thing – it is a place not to be missed!
One other thing that you must never forget when you are visiting The Bean – make sure you bring your camera! This will be a wonderful opportunity and time where you can put your shutterbug skills to the test. There will be so much fun exploring the “funny” faces that you can make because of the concave reflective surfaces of The Bean. If you didn’t already know, Cloud Gate (the official name for The Bean) is the work of British artist, Anish Kapoor and this is his first ever public outdoor work installed in U.S. It is made of seamless series of highly polished stainless steel plates, reflecting the beautiful skyline of Chicago as you cruise past in the rented Chicago bus rental vehicle and the clouds in the sky – making it one of the biggest sculptures of its kind in the world – with a whopping size of sixty six feet in length and thirty three feet in height!
After a fun day of exploring The Bean with Bus Rental Chicago, you and your group may feel a little hungry, so hop back on to your rented bus and if you feel adventurous, then put your faith in your bus driver in bringing you for some good food nearby The Bean.
Popularly or fondly known as “The Bean” by the people of Chicago, you will find that it is located right in the middle of the Millennium Park. If you have already made plans to rent a Chicago bus to check out The Bean, there should be no worries about locating it or finding a place to park your car. You will definitely not miss The Bean – it is a place where there is always a crowd and whenever there is a crowd, it can only mean one thing – it is a place not to be missed!
One other thing that you must never forget when you are visiting The Bean – make sure you bring your camera! This will be a wonderful opportunity and time where you can put your shutterbug skills to the test. There will be so much fun exploring the “funny” faces that you can make because of the concave reflective surfaces of The Bean. If you didn’t already know, Cloud Gate (the official name for The Bean) is the work of British artist, Anish Kapoor and this is his first ever public outdoor work installed in U.S. It is made of seamless series of highly polished stainless steel plates, reflecting the beautiful skyline of Chicago as you cruise past in the rented Chicago bus rental vehicle and the clouds in the sky – making it one of the biggest sculptures of its kind in the world – with a whopping size of sixty six feet in length and thirty three feet in height!
After a fun day of exploring The Bean with Bus Rental Chicago, you and your group may feel a little hungry, so hop back on to your rented bus and if you feel adventurous, then put your faith in your bus driver in bringing you for some good food nearby The Bean.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Festival time in Chicago
Not a summer weekend goes by without Chicagoans celebrating at a festival. Some honor Chicago music traditions like jazz and blues, while others tempt rental bus visitors with culinary delights. Chicago neighborhood festivals come alive with entertainment, food and camaraderie. And the fun doesn't stop when the weather gets cold. Outdoor holiday festivals and indoor film festivals keep Chicagoans and rental bus visitors in a festive mood all year when they visit Chicago with a bus, coach bus, party bus, mini bus, passenger coach or school bus rented from Bus Rental Chicago.
Long known to Chicago rental bus visitors for its jazz, Chicago showcases local talent along with musicians from all over the world at the Chicago Jazz Festival. The festival includes all types of jazz, from bebop and ragtime to New Orleans, Chicago and newer styles. The festival is free and takes place in Millennium Park on Labor Day weekend. Another signature event is the Chicago Blues Festival. Largest of the festivals, the free event features three days of concerts on five stages in June. Held in Grant Park on Chicago’s lakefront, some of America’s greatest blues performers share the stage. Also in June, some of the country’s foremost gospel musicians and singers perform at the Chicago Gospel Music Festival, also held in Grant Park. For country music fans, a one-day musical event,the Chicago Country Music Festival, occurs annually in Grant Park in early July. The city also hosts a nine-day World Music Festival in September that highlights music from many world cultures.
Rental bus visitors should take note that the world’s largest food festival takes place in Grant Park every summer. More than 35 Chicago-area restaurants present an array of food choices at the Taste of Chicago. Selections include such favorites as Chicago pizza, but diners may also enjoy three-course meals created by some of Chicago’s best chefs. A cooking center demonstrates how chefs prepare the culinary delights. Well-known vocalists perform on several stages. The festival is free, but admission is charged for seating during performances. In February, the city celebrates Chicago Restaurant Week, a 10-day event featuring Chicago’s best restaurants.
For more than 60 years, artists have displayed their work at the Old Town Art Fair on Chicago’s near north side. The juried fair attracts artists from all over the country and includes many art types, from paintings and sculpture to photography, jewelry and glass. The outdoor festival also features a garden walk where area homeowners open their private gardens to rental bus visitors for viewing. The weekend fair is held in early June, and an admission donation is requested. Later in June, more than 350 artists display their work at the Gold Coast Art Fair. The free, outdoor weekend event is one of the oldest festivals in Chicago and is located along the lakefront in Grant Park. Pioneer Court, the site of Chicago’s first cabin, attracts art enthusiasts every July for the Chicago Tribune North Michigan Avenue Art Festival. The weekend event is free. Also free, and on Chicago’s south side near the University of Chicago, the 57th Street Art Fair gathers local artists in early June for an outdoor art show.
Chicago celebrates festival like no other city in America. Plan a rental bus trip to Chicago with the help of Bus Rental Chicago and have a festive good time on your rental bus.
Long known to Chicago rental bus visitors for its jazz, Chicago showcases local talent along with musicians from all over the world at the Chicago Jazz Festival. The festival includes all types of jazz, from bebop and ragtime to New Orleans, Chicago and newer styles. The festival is free and takes place in Millennium Park on Labor Day weekend. Another signature event is the Chicago Blues Festival. Largest of the festivals, the free event features three days of concerts on five stages in June. Held in Grant Park on Chicago’s lakefront, some of America’s greatest blues performers share the stage. Also in June, some of the country’s foremost gospel musicians and singers perform at the Chicago Gospel Music Festival, also held in Grant Park. For country music fans, a one-day musical event,the Chicago Country Music Festival, occurs annually in Grant Park in early July. The city also hosts a nine-day World Music Festival in September that highlights music from many world cultures.
Rental bus visitors should take note that the world’s largest food festival takes place in Grant Park every summer. More than 35 Chicago-area restaurants present an array of food choices at the Taste of Chicago. Selections include such favorites as Chicago pizza, but diners may also enjoy three-course meals created by some of Chicago’s best chefs. A cooking center demonstrates how chefs prepare the culinary delights. Well-known vocalists perform on several stages. The festival is free, but admission is charged for seating during performances. In February, the city celebrates Chicago Restaurant Week, a 10-day event featuring Chicago’s best restaurants.
For more than 60 years, artists have displayed their work at the Old Town Art Fair on Chicago’s near north side. The juried fair attracts artists from all over the country and includes many art types, from paintings and sculpture to photography, jewelry and glass. The outdoor festival also features a garden walk where area homeowners open their private gardens to rental bus visitors for viewing. The weekend fair is held in early June, and an admission donation is requested. Later in June, more than 350 artists display their work at the Gold Coast Art Fair. The free, outdoor weekend event is one of the oldest festivals in Chicago and is located along the lakefront in Grant Park. Pioneer Court, the site of Chicago’s first cabin, attracts art enthusiasts every July for the Chicago Tribune North Michigan Avenue Art Festival. The weekend event is free. Also free, and on Chicago’s south side near the University of Chicago, the 57th Street Art Fair gathers local artists in early June for an outdoor art show.
Chicago celebrates festival like no other city in America. Plan a rental bus trip to Chicago with the help of Bus Rental Chicago and have a festive good time on your rental bus.
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Chicago curiosities
Chicago is an excellent city to visit, with sights and activities to suit everyone, but not known to many are some of the lesser known sights and curiosities of Chicago. A great way of getting in and around Chicago is with a bus, coach bus, party bus, mini bus, passenger coach or school bus
rented from Bus Rental Chicago. Travel around Chicago in style and comfort as your charter bus takes you around the city to visit some of its lesser known attractions.
If you’ve ever wondered what a million dollars looks like, take your rental bus over to the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Inside, charter bus visitors will find a free to visit museum that explains the role of the Federal Reserve in the American economy. The main attraction is a giant 2 ton cube of a million dollars in 1 dollar bills, or you can have your picture taken holding a suitcase containing a million dollars. A short video presentation is given to charter bus visitors, and a typical tour lasts about 45 minutes. All visitors are given $300 after their visit. In shredded bills.
U-505 is a German Type IXC U-boat built for service in the Kriegsmarine during World War II. She was captured on 4 June 1944 by the U.S. Navy and her codebooks, Enigma machine and other secret materials found on board assisted Allied code breaking operations. After examination and testing, she was donated to the Museum of Science and Industry in 1954. Today, rental bus visitors can visit U-505 where she rests in an underground purpose built enclosure, examining her interior and reliving the experience of a wartime submariner. In 1989, U-505 was designated a National Historic Landmark.
Rental bus visitors to Chicago with a fear of heights may want to give this one a miss. Step off your rental bus at the Willis Tower, and head to the 103rd floor Skydeck, to step off “The Ledge”. Charter bus visitors can step out from the Tower, into the tempered glass boxes, and look straight down between their feet, 1353 feet, to the busy streets far below. The inspiration for the creation of The Ledge was that many visitors to the Skydeck kept pressing their heads to the windows, trying to look straight down, so a glass box, with a glass floor was created to allow rental bus visitors brave enough to step off The Ledge to look straight down.
At the height of the Prohibition, Chicago was ruled by mobsters and the most notorious of them all was Al Capone, the man responsible for the St Valentine’s Day Massacre. It happened on February 14, 1929, when seven members of the Bugs Moran gang were gunned down by members of the Al Capone gang. The victims were stood against a brick wall and shot. The wall was part of the SMG Cartage Company garage, which was demolished in 1967, but the bloodstained, bullet-pockmarked 10-foot-long wall was bought at an auction by Canadian businessman George Patey. What remains on the site in Chicago is a small fenced-off lawn and that belongs to a nearby nursing home. Rental bus visitors to the site will see five trees which form a rough line in the lot; the one in the middle marks the spot where the wall stood.
For a fun filled tour of Chicago, and to visit some of its major and minor attractions, give Bus Rentals Chicago a call and find out how they can help you with their friendly, personalized service.
rented from Bus Rental Chicago. Travel around Chicago in style and comfort as your charter bus takes you around the city to visit some of its lesser known attractions.
If you’ve ever wondered what a million dollars looks like, take your rental bus over to the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Inside, charter bus visitors will find a free to visit museum that explains the role of the Federal Reserve in the American economy. The main attraction is a giant 2 ton cube of a million dollars in 1 dollar bills, or you can have your picture taken holding a suitcase containing a million dollars. A short video presentation is given to charter bus visitors, and a typical tour lasts about 45 minutes. All visitors are given $300 after their visit. In shredded bills.
U-505 is a German Type IXC U-boat built for service in the Kriegsmarine during World War II. She was captured on 4 June 1944 by the U.S. Navy and her codebooks, Enigma machine and other secret materials found on board assisted Allied code breaking operations. After examination and testing, she was donated to the Museum of Science and Industry in 1954. Today, rental bus visitors can visit U-505 where she rests in an underground purpose built enclosure, examining her interior and reliving the experience of a wartime submariner. In 1989, U-505 was designated a National Historic Landmark.
Rental bus visitors to Chicago with a fear of heights may want to give this one a miss. Step off your rental bus at the Willis Tower, and head to the 103rd floor Skydeck, to step off “The Ledge”. Charter bus visitors can step out from the Tower, into the tempered glass boxes, and look straight down between their feet, 1353 feet, to the busy streets far below. The inspiration for the creation of The Ledge was that many visitors to the Skydeck kept pressing their heads to the windows, trying to look straight down, so a glass box, with a glass floor was created to allow rental bus visitors brave enough to step off The Ledge to look straight down.
At the height of the Prohibition, Chicago was ruled by mobsters and the most notorious of them all was Al Capone, the man responsible for the St Valentine’s Day Massacre. It happened on February 14, 1929, when seven members of the Bugs Moran gang were gunned down by members of the Al Capone gang. The victims were stood against a brick wall and shot. The wall was part of the SMG Cartage Company garage, which was demolished in 1967, but the bloodstained, bullet-pockmarked 10-foot-long wall was bought at an auction by Canadian businessman George Patey. What remains on the site in Chicago is a small fenced-off lawn and that belongs to a nearby nursing home. Rental bus visitors to the site will see five trees which form a rough line in the lot; the one in the middle marks the spot where the wall stood.
For a fun filled tour of Chicago, and to visit some of its major and minor attractions, give Bus Rentals Chicago a call and find out how they can help you with their friendly, personalized service.
Friday, February 15, 2013
Off Chicago’s beaten track
Chicago, the windy city, is a center for visitors, tourists and business travelers who come in by car, airplane, or rental bus. For most, especially those in groups, traveling by a coach bus, party bus, mini bus, passenger coach or school bus rented from Bus Rental Chicago is an easy and comfortable way of moving around Chicago. After you’re done with the usual skyscraper tours, shopping at the Magnificent Mile, visiting the usual museums and tasted the deep dish pizza, take a rental bus, and travel to a couple of places that most tourists, and even some Chicago citizens, hardly ever go to.
A rental bus visitor cannot help but be overwhelmed with emotion by the collection at the National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum. This place is the only art museum dedicated to exhibiting works of art and other creations by veterans of the Vietnam War. The collection has recently expanded to include the contributions of Iraq War veterans as well, and there is a certain poignancy about viewing these works of men and women who have seen combat. Getting off your rental bus and walking into the main gallery, you are greeted by a graceful recycled metal sculpture of a soldier about to go off to war. On the second floor, the sacrifices made by soldiers in the Vietnam War is driven home by a hanging display of over 58,000 dog tags, one for each of the men and women who gave their lives or went missing in that conflict. Exhibits are continuously rotated, as art is a form of therapy for war veterans. The museum is a non-profit, and donations are gratefully received in order to assist war veterans in exhibiting their works of art.
Take your rental bus over to the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. While the main building houses a most impressive series of exhibits on the wonders of nature, not many realize that the external structure of the building is a museum in itself. The green technology incorporated into the building is visible in the large prairie rooftop gardens, with solar panels and water conservation systems. But the hidden gem is the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven. Here, rental bus visitors will be shown a video about butterflies, and then enter a huge room with a window wall, a vine strung trellis, a rocky waterfall, a twisting path with benches. And about 1000 butterflies. Walking about the haven, which is open year round, visitors will realize how well butterflies can camouflage themselves. The museum rotates the species of butterflies regularly, with about 80 different species in the haven at any one time. Another hallway brings you to a display where you can watch butterflies emerge from chrysalids. As you exit, there is a mirror where you can check to see if you’re not about to inadvertently take a butterfly back on-board the rental bus with you.
For a fun filled rental bus visit to Chicago, give Bus Rental Chicago a call to find out how they can help you arrange your trip by choosing from their stylish, comfortable fleet of rental buses, and their friendly, personalized service.
A rental bus visitor cannot help but be overwhelmed with emotion by the collection at the National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum. This place is the only art museum dedicated to exhibiting works of art and other creations by veterans of the Vietnam War. The collection has recently expanded to include the contributions of Iraq War veterans as well, and there is a certain poignancy about viewing these works of men and women who have seen combat. Getting off your rental bus and walking into the main gallery, you are greeted by a graceful recycled metal sculpture of a soldier about to go off to war. On the second floor, the sacrifices made by soldiers in the Vietnam War is driven home by a hanging display of over 58,000 dog tags, one for each of the men and women who gave their lives or went missing in that conflict. Exhibits are continuously rotated, as art is a form of therapy for war veterans. The museum is a non-profit, and donations are gratefully received in order to assist war veterans in exhibiting their works of art.
Take your rental bus over to the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. While the main building houses a most impressive series of exhibits on the wonders of nature, not many realize that the external structure of the building is a museum in itself. The green technology incorporated into the building is visible in the large prairie rooftop gardens, with solar panels and water conservation systems. But the hidden gem is the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven. Here, rental bus visitors will be shown a video about butterflies, and then enter a huge room with a window wall, a vine strung trellis, a rocky waterfall, a twisting path with benches. And about 1000 butterflies. Walking about the haven, which is open year round, visitors will realize how well butterflies can camouflage themselves. The museum rotates the species of butterflies regularly, with about 80 different species in the haven at any one time. Another hallway brings you to a display where you can watch butterflies emerge from chrysalids. As you exit, there is a mirror where you can check to see if you’re not about to inadvertently take a butterfly back on-board the rental bus with you.
For a fun filled rental bus visit to Chicago, give Bus Rental Chicago a call to find out how they can help you arrange your trip by choosing from their stylish, comfortable fleet of rental buses, and their friendly, personalized service.
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
The Chicago Trinity
Getting off the hire bus from Bus Rental Chicago, you’re likely to be feeling a little peckish. What better way to feed your hunger than to partake in the 3 famous Chicago foods. No visit to Chicago would be complete without you having tasted Chicago’s three most famous foods.
Start with a Chicago Hot Dog. Despite what New Yorkers may say, the Chicago Hot Dog is the king of all hot dogs and it is an absolute must for foodies who are visiting Chicago with a charter tour bus for the very first time. Influenced by Polish and German immigration over the years, Chicago takes its hot dogs very seriously indeed. You take an all beef sausage, Vienna beef by choice. You put the sausage in a poppy seed bun. You top it all off with mustard, tomatoes, dill pickle, chili peppers, diced onion, a sweet pickle relish and top it all off with a generous sprinkling of celery salt. Whatever you do, do not ask for ketchup on your Chicago hot dog. It is regarded as an abomination. Most hot dog places serious about their food will refuse to put ketchup on your hot dog if you ask for it, and the really serious places have signs on the walls saying they do not have any ketchup on the premises. The reason for this is that that sweet sugary taste of ketchup overwhelms the flavor of the beef sausage. In fact, anything that has a sugary aftertaste is forbidden on a Chicago hot dog.
Second in Chicago’s food trio is the Italian Beef sandwich. Most probably created by Italian American workers in Chicago’s stockyards, the Italian Beef sandwich features thinly sliced beef placed in a soft chewy bun. You are then offered a choice of 2 options. You can choose between sweet pepper or hot, and to have your sandwich dipped, or not. The sweet pepper is simply sauteed bell peppers, and the hot pepper is a mixed Chicago giardiniera. The dip is simply a quick dunking of the beef into a French broth. Be warned that dipped Italian Beef sandwiches will make a sloppy mess of your shirt if you are not careful. Unless you want to be seen eating the sandwich hunched forward like Igor, it might be best to skip the dip altogether.
If you cannot find the hotdog cafes, shops and stands, ask the locals during your charter bus visit, many will oblige. Many places say they have it, but the only place you can get an authentic Chicago Deep Dish pizza is in … Chicago. A Chicago Deep Dish pizza is a work of art, very delicious, and bad for your arteries. You take a deep dish, pull a thin dough to cover the base and sides. You then fill the dish with meats and vegetables. Ingredients most commonly used are sausage, peppers, cheese, and others. Tomato sauce is is added on top, and the whole thing is baked. What comes out of the oven is a gooey, sloppy mess that tastes like nothing else. For, sure, it will leave a very deep, long-lasting impression and it will something you will miss once your charter bus tour is over.
When visiting Chicago and tasting its delicacies, give Bus Rental Chicago a call for your transportation needs. We provide a variety of vehicle types, and friendly, personalized service.
Start with a Chicago Hot Dog. Despite what New Yorkers may say, the Chicago Hot Dog is the king of all hot dogs and it is an absolute must for foodies who are visiting Chicago with a charter tour bus for the very first time. Influenced by Polish and German immigration over the years, Chicago takes its hot dogs very seriously indeed. You take an all beef sausage, Vienna beef by choice. You put the sausage in a poppy seed bun. You top it all off with mustard, tomatoes, dill pickle, chili peppers, diced onion, a sweet pickle relish and top it all off with a generous sprinkling of celery salt. Whatever you do, do not ask for ketchup on your Chicago hot dog. It is regarded as an abomination. Most hot dog places serious about their food will refuse to put ketchup on your hot dog if you ask for it, and the really serious places have signs on the walls saying they do not have any ketchup on the premises. The reason for this is that that sweet sugary taste of ketchup overwhelms the flavor of the beef sausage. In fact, anything that has a sugary aftertaste is forbidden on a Chicago hot dog.
Second in Chicago’s food trio is the Italian Beef sandwich. Most probably created by Italian American workers in Chicago’s stockyards, the Italian Beef sandwich features thinly sliced beef placed in a soft chewy bun. You are then offered a choice of 2 options. You can choose between sweet pepper or hot, and to have your sandwich dipped, or not. The sweet pepper is simply sauteed bell peppers, and the hot pepper is a mixed Chicago giardiniera. The dip is simply a quick dunking of the beef into a French broth. Be warned that dipped Italian Beef sandwiches will make a sloppy mess of your shirt if you are not careful. Unless you want to be seen eating the sandwich hunched forward like Igor, it might be best to skip the dip altogether.
If you cannot find the hotdog cafes, shops and stands, ask the locals during your charter bus visit, many will oblige. Many places say they have it, but the only place you can get an authentic Chicago Deep Dish pizza is in … Chicago. A Chicago Deep Dish pizza is a work of art, very delicious, and bad for your arteries. You take a deep dish, pull a thin dough to cover the base and sides. You then fill the dish with meats and vegetables. Ingredients most commonly used are sausage, peppers, cheese, and others. Tomato sauce is is added on top, and the whole thing is baked. What comes out of the oven is a gooey, sloppy mess that tastes like nothing else. For, sure, it will leave a very deep, long-lasting impression and it will something you will miss once your charter bus tour is over.
When visiting Chicago and tasting its delicacies, give Bus Rental Chicago a call for your transportation needs. We provide a variety of vehicle types, and friendly, personalized service.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Great Bus Charters Chicago Style
You have taken the time and already decided that you would like to plan an outing in the Chicago area with your group or family. However, who is going to be in charge of all of the driving. Do you have enough people in your group who can safely transport clusters of people to your chosen destinations? In order to completely cut out any of these worries right from the start, you should look into the help of bus charters. Chicago is a wonderful place, but there are many places that you can visit and things that you can find to do in the area. Why not let our professional staff get you where you want to go while you can relax in the comfort of a clean, safe bus charter?
There are many reasons why bus charters Chicago style are the way to go when you are looking to travel. If you think about it, you never have to deal with any of the hassles of maps or detours along the way. In addition to that, you do not have to put up with traffic or any other disgruntled drivers during your trip. All you have to do is simply let our professional, safe driver get you just where you would like to go, all while arriving in your designated time frame. Talk about stress free travels!
Bus charters Chicago bound will probably find you wanting to stop off at any number of interesting attractions and historical sights within the city. If you are unable to think of several that you would like to see, then simply ask your friendly driver if he or she has any recommendations that they can pass along. Before you know it you will be off and enjoying yourself during your Chicago excursion with everyone in your group.
As always, a popular stop for bus charters Chicago bound is the Brookfield Zoo located on First Avenue and 31st Street. This happens to be the largest zoo in the entire Chicago area. When you arrive, you will have the opportunity to observe hundreds of animals including beautiful snow leopards, tall giraffes, friendly dolphins, and much more. If you have children in your travel group, then this stop is guaranteed to be a hit. Even if your group is made up mostly of adults, you are sure to see that this is just the place to help bring out the child in each and every one of you!
When history is more your speed, you can have your driver take you and your group over to famous Navy Pier. Bus charters Chicago style should always include a stop at this historic site, which is filled with all sorts of interesting memorabilia, mixed with a delightful array of carnival attractions, delicious food stands and much more. Just down the pier you can even take a stroll to the Crystal Gardens, which happens to be another incredible places that should always be explored by interested travelers on bus charters Chicago bound!
Monday, January 14, 2013
The Art Galleries of Chicago
If you venture into the downtown area of Chicago with Bus Rental Chicago, you’ll discover that the River North neighbourhood featuring the nation's largest concentration of contemporary art galleries outside of New York City. Feel like it is impossible to see them all (as you can see, the list is extensive)? Worry not, take your time and go from one gallery to another in a party bus, charter bus, coach bus, or a simple but spacious passenger bus.
Here’s a list of the art galleries there that you must visit if you’re an art lover.
- Addington Gallery featuring paintings and sculpture by American and European artists
- Jean Albano Gallery featuring contemporary paintings, drawings, and constructions
- ArchiTech Gallery featuring Chicago's only architectural gallery
- Andrew Bae Gallery featuring contemporary Asian art
- Russell Bowman Art Advisory featuring modern + contemporary masters, folk, naïve and outsider art; this is a favorite among our charter bus rental friends
- Roy Boyd Gallery featuring contemporary paintings + sculpture
- Stephen Daiter Gallery featuring vintage black + white photography, specializing in documentary + experimental photography
- Echt Gallery specializes in the finest contemporary sculpture.
- Catherine Edelman Gallery featuring contemporary photography + mixed media photo-based art
- Josef Glimer Gallery, Ltd. featuring contemporary artists and masterworks of the 19th + 20th Centuries, including works by Renoir, Toulouse-Lautrec, Chagall, Picasso, Miró, Rivera, + Zuniga, among others.
- The Golden Triangle featuring one of the largest collections of Asian + European antiques + home furnishings in the country, which is best visited in a spacious party bus or shuttle bus
- Gruen Galleries featuring large collection of contemporary American + European painting + sculpture as well as tribal African ceramics, furniture + sculpture
- Carl Hammer Gallery featuring American + international contemporary artists, as well as select works from the American "outsider" genre
- Hilton | Asmus Contemporary featuring in modern + contemporary paintings, limited edition graphics, glass art, sculpture + photography
- Robert Jendra Studio and Gallery featuring international + regional photography covering Chicago, global travel, wildlife, architectural, landscapes, nautical
- Gallery KH featuring contemporary abstract + realist paintings, fine prints + sculpture.
- Our mini bus customers always love the Ann Nathan Gallery featuring minimal steel furniture by renowned designer creator Jim Rose
- Richard Norton Gallery featuring notable American + European Impressionist + Modern paintings, drawings + sculpture from the 19th + early 20th Centuries
- Perimeter Gallery featuring contemporary painting, sculpture, works on paper, + master works in ceramic + fiber arts
- Printworks featuring works on paper gallery specializing in contemporary prints, drawings, photographs and artists' books
- Judy A Saslow Gallery featuring International Outsider Art as well as emerging + established Contemporary art
- Ken Saunders Gallery featuring the world's most prominent + innovative artists creating glass sculpture
- Vale Craft Gallery featuring an eclectic mix of affordable, contemporary American fine craft
- David Weinberg Photography featuring contemporary photography from emerging artists and his personal collection
- Zygman Voss Gallery featuring 17th to 20th century masters, museum quality-works
With so much art abound, you’ll need Bus Rental Chicago to help you transport your art purchases home with you.
Friday, January 11, 2013
Choosing The Perfect Restaurant For The Perfect Date
So you’ve met the perfect man/woman and you’ve been left with the authority to choose where you will be eating on your first date. The right place could determine the mood for the whole evening, so its best to put some thought into it. Here are a few simple factors to consider when choosing the best place to get to know that special someone.
1.Getting The Right Soundtrack
Music can influence our mood in many ways, so try to veer away from restaurants that feature loud live bands or aggressive rock. You don’t want to spend half of the date half shouting at each other. Make sure that the volume is set down to “pleasing” but don’t settle for corny background music either. Jazz and lounge music is best for an intimate getting-to-know-you session, as it sets the mood without intruding on your conversation.
Music can influence our mood in many ways, so try to veer away from restaurants that feature loud live bands or aggressive rock. You don’t want to spend half of the date half shouting at each other. Make sure that the volume is set down to “pleasing” but don’t settle for corny background music either. Jazz and lounge music is best for an intimate getting-to-know-you session, as it sets the mood without intruding on your conversation.
2.Service With A Smile
Nothing can ruin a date better than lousy service. Food arriving late when you’re both starving, sloppy busboys or rude waiters can get both of you in an irritable state, which is not romantic in the least. If possible, check online reviews to see what other customers have to say about the place.
Nothing can ruin a date better than lousy service. Food arriving late when you’re both starving, sloppy busboys or rude waiters can get both of you in an irritable state, which is not romantic in the least. If possible, check online reviews to see what other customers have to say about the place.
3.Sushi Isn’t For Everyone
You might find eating sushi to be a delectable experience, but your date might have trouble handling raw fish or chopsticks for that matter. Pick somewhere that isn’t too gastronomically adventurous, unless your date specifically states that they live dangerously when it comes to food.
You might find eating sushi to be a delectable experience, but your date might have trouble handling raw fish or chopsticks for that matter. Pick somewhere that isn’t too gastronomically adventurous, unless your date specifically states that they live dangerously when it comes to food.
Chicago has a lot to offer when it comes to eating out, so you’re definitely spoiled for choice in this department. To help you narrow down your choices, our recommendations include Alinea, a three Michelin star hotel without the pretentiousness that usually comes with the rating, and Gene & Georgetti, a classic steakhouse which has even attracted Frank Sinatra himself.
If you’re both looking for something more casual for a lunch date, ditch the mood music and lighting for Hot Dougs, a sausage and meat emporium that includes mouth-watering duck fat fries. As important as the venue is, the most important factor is that you can thoroughly enjoy each other’s company, so be sure to ask your date what he or she would prefer before making your final choice.
Good luck and hope your date turns into a delicious experience.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Landmarks of Chicago
The “Windy City” is famous worldwide due to the many television shows that have been set in the city. There are many landmarks located in the city itself which makes for beautiful viewing. The landmarks noted here are those designated by the Mayor of Chicago and the Chicago City Council.
The landmarks mentioned here are neither comprehensive nor exhaustive as there are numerous strewn around the city. Bus Rental Chicago can assist you in getting around the city to visit these sites.
The Chicago Theater was a dominant theater enterprise for 20 years from 1925 to 1945. You don’t have to watch anything in the theater as simply seeing its famous marquee, seen in many films, television shows, artworks and photography, is breathtaking enough.
Visit the Buckingham Fountain, one of the starting points for The Amazing Race. It is especially wondrous at night with its stunning display of light and water works. One of the largest water fountains in the world, it is may remind you of a wedding cake and was originally inspired by the Palace of Versailles’ Latona Fountain.
Architecturally beautiful, one may mistake the Carrie Eliza Getty Tomb as the entrance to a commercial building. The tomb is constructed of limestone, on a triangular plot of land, by Louis Sullivan in 1890.
Fans of architectural genius, Frank Lloyd Wright, may be delighted to visit The Robie House. It is one of the architect’s best known examples, and also one of the last to be built, in his Prairie style.
When you get to the Tribune Tower, remember to look all the way upwards towards the sky to fully appreciate its Gothic architecture. Home to the Chicago Tribune and CNN’s Chicago office, it features fragments from other buildings from around the world in its lower levels. Some of them are from the Taj Mahal, the Parthenon, the Great Wall of China, the Berlin Wall and even Angkor Wat. These fragments are labeled with their location of origin.
There are many more interesting Chicago Landmarks that you can view, like the 24 foot Statue of the Republic. Bus Rental Chicago can help you get around to these landmarks with ease.
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