I have a Ph.D. degree. I love to travel, visit museums, national parks, and places few people know. I share my travel stories and more on this blog.
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There is no other place in Dayton, Ohio that has the same concept as the one you’d see and experience at Carillon Historical Park. The park offers a view of the history of the city of Dayton through exhibits of artifacts displayed inside historic buildings, houses, and structures. These old…
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I never thought that a Wright Brothers National Museum exists, until I visited Carillon Historical Park in Dayton, Ohio. Also called the John W. Berry, Sr. Wright Brothers Aviation Center, it houses the original 1905 Wright Flyer III: the only airplane designated a National Historic Landmark, the world’s first practical…
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Skydeck Chicago is at the top of the Willis Tower. Located at the 103rd floor, its main attraction is the clear observation glass box and the views extending to four states. Willis Tower is the tallest building in the U.S. at 1,450 feet with 110 stories. Address. 233 S Wacker…
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Indian Run Falls is a small waterfall located in Dublin, Ohio. This location is easy to find, even without a GPS. A much bigger waterfall, the Hayden Falls, is located nearby. You may want to check it out too. Parking space at the Indian Run Falls is quite limited, especially…
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Millennium Park is the most-visited landmark in Chicago, with tourists flocking the park all day long, regardless of the time or season. The structures inside the park are also the most photographed. There could be thousands of photos taken at The Bean every day! I have visited the park thrice…
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Try Cafecito Chicago. If you are looking to save some money for food, but still would want to have something good, then try Cafecito Chicago. It serves platters, and pressed Cuban sandwiches plus salads. There are three Cafecito locations downtown, but I like the one closest to Grant Park. Address….
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There’s only a handful of Chinese American Museums in the U.S., and one of them is in Chicago. I really wanted to visit this museum because I have always been interested in the history of Chinese Americans and the story of how Chinese people reached North America. History has it…
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The Agora Sculptures was created by Magdalena Abakanowicz. These 106 cast-iron figures were created in Poland at the Srem Foundry in 2003 to 2006. Agora means “gathering place in Greek.” Private donors have made it possible to have the 106 headless artwork brought from Poland to Chicago and installed. Address….
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