Transportation
Stories Related to Transportation
Transportation stories as it relates to travel. For example, stories will be about rail service and public transportation etc. On the other hand, this category will also cover road trips and attractions along a scenic drive. There is strong consideration including cruise trips in this category. That’s because cruise trips of any kind are a form of transportation.
Excerpt from a story on transportation
One of the best ways to see the best of what Chicago has to offer is on a guided tour. This is especially true if you’re a first-time visitor looking for ideas on top things to do. Yet by the same token, these public tours can be quite informative for repeat visitors like me. In fact, I just experienced each of these following attractions, whether it was a guided tour or of the self-guided variety. As much as there are others to consider during your visit, the following are my favorite and most recent tours of Chicago.
American Writer’s Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 374-8790
If you love American literature, you might want to put the American Writer’s Museum (AWM) on your itinerary. Just a short walk from Millennium Park, AWM isn’t a large museum, covering 11,000 square feet on a single floor. However, AWM is the first of its kind in the U.S., full of interactive displays and family friendly. At this time, public tours are not available on a regular basis. Nevertheless, you won’t have any trouble going on a solo tour, while admiring the permanent and temporary exhibits. Better yet, each of the exhibits are included with your paid admission. Among the highlights you can enjoy are the Nation of Writers Gallery, chronicling American writers across over 400 years. In addition, you may also like the Wintrust Chicago Gallery, featuring leading Chicago writers like Roger Ebert, Ann Landers, Carl Sandburg and Richard Wright.
Art Institute of Chicago
111 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 443-3600
If you’re an art lover, you must absolutely visit the Art Institute of Chicago. After all, it’s one of the world’s finest art museums, as well as one of the oldest and largest. Moreover, you probably already have it on your itinerary. Although you can certainly go on a self-guided tour, with or without using the museum’s free app, you can also take a tour. For example, the most practical tour to consider is the Visitor Welcome tour. These tours last just 30 minutes and will cover artwork you shouldn’t miss, like the large collection of Monet paintings and Grant Wood’s “American Gothic”. However, you shouldn’t miss other notable pieces of art, like Andy Warhol’s “Elizabeth Taylor” and Edward Hopper’s “Nighthawks”. That’s also not to mention Marc Chagall’s stunning “American Windows”. In this case, you may have to ask for assistance to find Chagall’s beautiful stained glass windows as its location can be tricky to find.
Bobby’s Bike Hike Chicago
540 N. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 245-9300
Are you interested in a foodie tour? Bobby’s Bike Hike Chicago has it. What about a scenic bike tour of famous Chicago landmarks? Yes, Bobby’s has that and walking tours too, not to mention kayak tours. In other words, Bobby’s Bike Hike Chicago has a wide variety of affordable tours, with options for adults only, families with children and more. Although you can choose any tour, a Chicago Favorites Walking & Food Tour is quite popular. In this case, you get to try out some of Chicago’s most famous food items, like Lou Malnati’s deep-dish pizza and Chicago-style hot dog. Similarly, your tour guide will lead you to famous landmarks like the Wrigley Building and the River Walk. If that’s not enough, you also get to savor an Italian beef sandwich from Bongiorno’s and a brownie at the historic Palmer House hotel. Incidentally, the Palmer House was the first to create a brownie for guests attending the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. Among the best in the nation, Bobby’s is led by Jeremy Lewno, who named the thriving small business after his father Bob.
