Chicago Archives - tworeddots.com tworeddots.com Thu, 01 Aug 2024 13:56:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Chicago, Illinois is Home to Some Pretty Epic Fountains https://tworeddots.com/chicago-illinois-is-home-to-some-pretty-epic-fountains/ Fri, 02 Aug 2024 16:58:00 +0000 https://tworeddots.com/?p=4183 From tasty food to amazing architecture, the list of reasons to visit Chicago is pretty much endless, but some of its most stunning attractions happen to be pretty underrated. That’s the case with Chicago’s stunning fountains, and here are three you shouldn’t miss for the world during your visit. Crown Fountain The Millennium Park is […]

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From tasty food to amazing architecture, the list of reasons to visit Chicago is pretty much endless, but some of its most stunning attractions happen to be pretty underrated. That’s the case with Chicago’s stunning fountains, and here are three you shouldn’t miss for the world during your visit.

Crown Fountain

The Millennium Park is one of Chicago’s must-see attractions, and it’s home to one of the city’s most imposing fountains. Crown Fountain isn’t just an architectural marvel, but an art piece and a love letter to the citizens of the Windy City, because some of the videos projected on the fountain feature local residents.

Buckingham Fountain

Located in the very heart of Grant Park, Buckingham Fountain is one of its most spectacular landmarks. You shouldn’t skip it during your visit because it’s one of the world’s largest fountains, and it hosts show-stopping light shows in the evenings.

Centennial Fountain

Centennial Fountain may not be as popular as the previous two, but it’s still pretty impressive in the flash. It features a tiered fountain waterfall, but it became a true sensation thanks to its water cannon, and you should stick around for long enough to see it shooting a large eighty-foot water arc across the river in person.

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3 Unusual Museums You Should Visit in Chicago, US https://tworeddots.com/top-3-unusual-museums-you-should-visit-in-chicago-us/ Sun, 23 Jul 2023 16:45:00 +0000 https://tworeddots.com/?p=1886 Chicago, Illinois, has some of the best museums and cultural institutions in the United States. Whether you enjoy art, history, science, or technology, you will find at least a couple of museums that court your interests. But what if you are looking for something in between? Well, Chicago delivers in that regard as well, being […]

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Chicago, Illinois, has some of the best museums and cultural institutions in the United States. Whether you enjoy art, history, science, or technology, you will find at least a couple of museums that court your interests. But what if you are looking for something in between?

Well, Chicago delivers in that regard as well, being home to quite a large number of unusual museums that offer somewhat different experiences. Check out some of our favorites below.

Busy Beaver’s Button Museum

Button Museum describes itself as the “only pin-back button museum” in the world. It is situated in the offices of pin-back button maker Busy Beaver Button Co and sports an impressive collection of pin-back buttons from the 19th century until today. You’ll also find a number of other historically-important buttons like George Washington’s inauguration buttons and Abraham Lincoln’s campaign pin.

American Toby Jug Museum

Toby Jug is a name given to jugs modeled after quirky characters, historical figures, and pop culture staples. They were once a common sight in taverns and pubs but are more of a novelty item in the modern age. American Toby Jug Museum’s collection has more than 8,000 Toby Jugs, with some dating back to the 18th century. To make things better, admission is free.

Money Museum 

Money makes the world go round, so you might as well learn more about it. Situated in the building of Chicago’s Federal Reserve, The Money Museum showcases the history of currency, displays rare bills, and even offers you a chance to test whether you can spot counterfeits.

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From tasty food to amazing architecture, the list of reasons to visit Chicago is pretty much endless, but some of its most stunning attractions happen to be pretty underrated. That’s the case with Chicago’s stunning fountains, and here are three you shouldn’t miss for the world during your visit.

Crown Fountain

The Millennium Park is one of Chicago’s must-see attractions, and it’s home to one of the city’s most imposing fountains. Crown Fountain isn’t just an architectural marvel, but an art piece and a love letter to the citizens of the Windy City, because some of the videos projected on the fountain feature local residents.

Buckingham Fountain

Located in the very heart of Grant Park, Buckingham Fountain is one of its most spectacular landmarks. You shouldn’t skip it during your visit because it’s one of the world’s largest fountains, and it hosts show-stopping light shows in the evenings.

Centennial Fountain

Centennial Fountain may not be as popular as the previous two, but it’s still pretty impressive in the flash. It features a tiered fountain waterfall, but it became a true sensation thanks to its water cannon, and you should stick around for long enough to see it shooting a large eighty-foot water arc across the river in person.

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3 Unusual Museums You Should Visit in Chicago, US https://tworeddots.com/top-3-unusual-museums-you-should-visit-in-chicago-us/ Sun, 23 Jul 2023 16:45:00 +0000 https://tworeddots.com/?p=1886 Chicago, Illinois, has some of the best museums and cultural institutions in the United States. Whether you enjoy art, history, science, or technology, you will find at least a couple of museums that court your interests. But what if you are looking for something in between? Well, Chicago delivers in that regard as well, being […]

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Chicago, Illinois, has some of the best museums and cultural institutions in the United States. Whether you enjoy art, history, science, or technology, you will find at least a couple of museums that court your interests. But what if you are looking for something in between?

Well, Chicago delivers in that regard as well, being home to quite a large number of unusual museums that offer somewhat different experiences. Check out some of our favorites below.

Busy Beaver’s Button Museum

Button Museum describes itself as the “only pin-back button museum” in the world. It is situated in the offices of pin-back button maker Busy Beaver Button Co and sports an impressive collection of pin-back buttons from the 19th century until today. You’ll also find a number of other historically-important buttons like George Washington’s inauguration buttons and Abraham Lincoln’s campaign pin.

American Toby Jug Museum

Toby Jug is a name given to jugs modeled after quirky characters, historical figures, and pop culture staples. They were once a common sight in taverns and pubs but are more of a novelty item in the modern age. American Toby Jug Museum’s collection has more than 8,000 Toby Jugs, with some dating back to the 18th century. To make things better, admission is free.

Money Museum 

Money makes the world go round, so you might as well learn more about it. Situated in the building of Chicago’s Federal Reserve, The Money Museum showcases the history of currency, displays rare bills, and even offers you a chance to test whether you can spot counterfeits.

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