Posts with tag 'activities'

Our real estate agents love Chicago in the wintertime. It's the perfect place to capture the magic of the winter season, and there are limitless ways to enjoy winter in Chicagoland. 

Weekend Getaways In and Around Chicago

If you're planning a snowy getaway this season, we have some ideas. From a charming staycation in the heart of Chicago to an adventurous retreat in the surrounding areas, these are some of the best places to spend a winter weekend in Chicagoland. 

The Godfrey Hotel - Chicago, IL

Address: 127 W Huron St, Chicago, IL 60654

A boutique hotel in Chicago's River North neighborhood, the

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Having a dedicated home workout space is on many homeowner's wish lists, right up there with a fenced-in backyard and plenty of parking. If you're ready to transform part of your house into the home gym of your dreams, our real estate agents are here to share some tips for creating your ultimate DIY fitness room.

• Understand Your Goals. First and foremost, decide how you want to use your home fitness space. Are you looking for a place to practice yoga? Work on weight training? Get your cardio in? All of the above? The size of the space, coupled with your intended use, will set the foundation for how you bring your gym to life. 
  
  
• Start With the Right Space. If you already know exactly where you want to set up your home gym, then you can skip ahead. Otherwise, don't gloss over this...

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Summer in Chicagoland means strolls along the Riverwalk and hot dogs at Wrigley Field. But it also offers a great opportunity to explore the city's many kid-friendly museums. 

Museums offer entertainment, education, and the most precious of commodities on a hot summer day in Chicago—air conditioning! These are some of our real estate agents' favorite children's museums in Chicagoland.

• Chicago Children's Museum - 700 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
  Located on Navy Pier in the heart of the Streeterville area, the Chicago Children's Museum

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Last year, we shared with you some of our favorite historic homes in Chicagoland. Today, we're back with another look at some of the most significant historic houses in several Chicagoland neighborhoods. 

• Richard H. Driehaus Museum - 40 E Erie St, Chicago, IL 60611 
  Housed in the beautifully restored Nickerson Mansion, the

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