Keep Warm During a Chilly Chicago Winter
Chicago winters are not always that friendly, but that is no reason not to visit this fun city! Chicago has a fantastic selection of museums and other indoor activities that you can enjoy while you get out of the cold.
A multi-day pass is a great way to see a lot of Chicago without waiting in lines or paying lots of ticket fees. With the Go Chicago Card, you can have days of access to many of the great museums and attractions in Chicago. This card provides free admission to the Art Institute of Chicago, Field Museum, Chicago Children’s Museum, and the Kohl’s Children Museum. In addition, you have access to the Adler Planetarium, Shedd Aquarium, and the Hancock Observatory. The card is available from a one day to seven day ticket, so you can buy it for a day or weekend to entertain you and your family during Christmas vacation. With so many options, you’ll be sure to see something new and interesting while in Chicago. In addition, this card gives you immediate access to the attractions—no waiting in ticket lines!
Another fascinating museum option in Chicago is the new Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center. This museum contains many exhibits that have art, artifacts, documents, and photographs about the Holocaust. Some of the exhibits are temporary, but the Zev and Shifra Karkomi Permanent Exhibition can always be found at this museum. The permanent exhibit contains the history of the Holocaust from its beginning in Germany to the after effects in the Jewish community. The museum ticket also includes transportation to the museum from Chicago. A visit to this museum is certain to expand your knowledge and perspective on the events of the Holocaust.
If you are looking to escape the cold for an evening, check out one of the world-class theater options in Chicago. The city has a vibrant theater scene, and three acclaimed plays are showing right now in Chicago. Million Dollar Quartet, Jersey Boys, and The Addams Family all feature engaging music and performances that should guarantee any visitor a memorable night spent in Chicago. In addition, these plays all end in January, so you have only a few weeks left to experience them!
Experience World-Class Theater in Chicago This Fall
Many visitors to Chicago are unaware of its fantastic art scene. The theater district welcomes world-class off Broadway shows throughout the year. Past theater offerings have included Chicago and Mary Poppins. For the fall season, visitors have three fabulous show options to experience in Chicago.
From a comic strip, to a television show, to the Broadway stage, The Addams Family is known as America’s creepiest and strangest family. The theater version features the outstanding talent of headline actors Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth as Gomez and Morticia, the leaders of this ghoul-some family. The play follows the trials and tribulations of the family as they react to Wednesday’s search for love. The Addams Family Musical was created by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elise, who also brought Jersey Boys to the stage.
This musical is playing at the Apollo Theater in Chicago. The play retells the story of the night that four musical legends met: Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis. The impromptu recording session that night marked the birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll. The play features many of the popular songs from these artists, including Blue Suede Shows, Great Balls of Fire, and more. Million Dollar Quartet is directed by Eric Schaeffer and Floyd Mutrux.
Jersey Boys
This show gained acclaim when it debuted in New York, and now it is one of the most popular shows in Chicago. The musical has won four Tony awards, including the honor of Best Musical. Jersey Boys tells the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. The play follows the group from their start as blue collar boys in Jersey to their rise to fame as the most popular musical group in the nation. Set in the turbulent 1950s, Jersey Boys features the classic songs of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. This show combines the best of the 50s and the classic music of the original Jersey Boys.
