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Attractions
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Lake County Fielders: Diamond in the rough
(Aug 25, 2010)
Lake County Fielders: Diamond in the roughThis Northern League team has risen in tough economic times from the unlikely location of Zion, Illinois, where the street names are biblical and baseball is a blessing.
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Sprecher Brewery
(Aug 6, 2009)
Sprecher BrewerySprecher Brewery in Glendale, Wisconsin thankfully became the city's first microbrewery since Prohibition.
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Milwaukee County Zoo: Where the wild things roam
(Aug 3, 2009)
Milwaukee County Zoo: Where the wild things roamThe Milwaukee County Zoo has grown from a small bird aviary to being one of the nation's top zoos, home to 1,800 animals on 200 beautiful acres.
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Old World Wisconsin: A must-see historical haven
(Jul 21, 2009)
Old World Wisconsin: A must-see historical havenThe world's largest rural life museum takes visitors back through time thanks to more than 60 historic structures collected from throughout the state.
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Santiago Calatrava's Famed Milwaukee Art Museum
(Jul 1, 2009)
Santiago Calatrava's Famed Milwaukee Art MuseumOne of the world's most beautiful art museums is located on the shore of Lake Michigan in Milwaukee.
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Volo Auto Museum: A rip roarin' ride through time
(Jun 6, 2009)
Volo Auto Museum: A rip roarin' ride through timeA mammoth museum and showroom housing an impressive array of famous, classic, military and muscle cars entertains both kids and adults alike.
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Schaumburg Flyers: Big league fun, minor league price
(May 25, 2009)
Schaumburg Flyers: Big league fun, minor league priceThe northwest suburban Schaumburg Flyers minor league baseball team brings big-time entertainment with talented players, a plush home field and inexpensive ticket prices.
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Lambs Farm: where charm and charity meet
(May 25, 2009)
Lambs Farm: where charm and charity meetVisit delightful Lambs Farm, complete with farmyard, bakery, country store and more, and you'll be helping people in need lead more meaningful lives.
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Spring Valley: like a visit to the 19th century
(Apr 30, 2009)
Spring Valley: like a visit to the 19th centuryA living museum in the northwest suburbs shows visitors what life was like in the 19th century. Explore a working farm, log cabin and more than 135 acres of preserved land just 45 minutes from downtown Chicago.
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Legoland Discovery Center: building blocks of fun
(Apr 23, 2009)
Legoland Discovery Center: building blocks of funThe first in the United States, Chicago's Legoland Discovery Center mixes interactive exhibits with amazing Lego models, rides and 4D shows for full family fun.
Events
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The 2010 Fall Throwback Series at the McHenry Outdoor Theater: Double features of modern cinema's finest
(Aug 29, 2010)
The 2010 Fall Throwback Series at the McHenry Outdoor Theater: Double features of modern cinema's finestDrive-in cinemas have been in decline for the past 30 years, but the ones remaining in Chicagoland have figured out a way to remain relevant. Beginning at the end of summer and concluding around the autumnal equinox, McHenry Outdoor Theater hosts six weekends of double feature cult films, ‘80s movies and themed-weekends to perpetuate the drive-in spirit.
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Milwaukee Summerfest
(Jun 24, 2010)
Milwaukee SummerfestAlthough it is still a small city, Milwaukee strikes it big with Summerfest.
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Vintage Baseball: Old school summer entertainment
(Jul 22, 2009)
Vintage Baseball: Old school summer entertainmentLeagues like Wisconsin's Eagle Diamonds are using historic uniforms, equipment and 1860's rules to recreate the beginnings of baseball, all with very entertaining results.
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The Bandits vs. The Flyers: a battle of the sexes
(May 22, 2009)
The Bandits vs. The Flyers: a battle of the sexesMen of the minor league take on Chicago's Women's slow-pitch softball team in what is billed as "The Battle of the Sexes."
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Long Grove Chocolate Fest: a sweet time May 1-3
(Apr 20, 2009)
Long Grove Chocolate Fest: a sweet time May 1-3This historic Illinois village attracts loads of sweets lovers with its annual festival dedicated to all things chocolate.
Restaurants
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it's all good: A Coffee House That Lives Up To Its Name
(Aug 1, 2010)
it's all good: A Coffee House That Lives Up To Its NameThis great cafe located in what was once a 1930s gas station beat the odds and became a success. Don't worry, the owners reminded one another as they started the blueprints for their dream coffee house, its all good.
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Alterra At The Lake Cafe
(Jul 2, 2010)
Alterra At The Lake CafeLocated in one of Milwaukee's old pumping stations, Alterra At The Lake Cafe offers up not only coffee but live theater and a great view as well.
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Sobelman's Pub and Grill boasts Milwaukee's best burger
(Apr 8, 2010)
Sobelman's Pub and Grill boasts Milwaukee's best burgerMade from Black Angus, grass-fed beef, Sobelman's offers single or multi-patti, towering burgers that will make this Milwaukee favorite tops.
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Karl Ratzsch's in Milwaukee Brings German Food to the Midwest.
(Oct 14, 2009)
Karl Ratzsch's in Milwaukee Brings German Food to the Midwest.Milwaukee, once a thriving community of German immigrants remains the place for some of the best German food in the country. Karl Ratzsch's tops the list.
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Peggy Kinnane's: The Emerald Isle in Arlington Heights
(Jul 14, 2009)
Peggy Kinnane's: The Emerald Isle in Arlington HeightsThis neighborhood pub serves up authentic Irish food, drink and even atmosphere, with stone, wood and memorabilia straight from Ireland.
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Indian Garden: A sublime strip mall surprise
(May 8, 2009)
Indian Garden: A sublime strip mall surpriseThis hidden gem offers a mammoth menu, delectable dishes and very reasonable prices. It's a fun find for Indian food fans in Chicago's northwest suburbs.
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Omega Restaurant: Plentiful portions for a puny price
(Apr 5, 2009)
Omega Restaurant: Plentiful portions for a puny priceOmega Restaurant, a northwest suburban favorite, is packing patrons in with big meals, delectable desserts and reasonable prices.
