Chicago Independent Art.
Need an original holiday gift idea? Curious about local urban art? Check some of these local artist run shops…
Paperish Mess
Sometimes messy is good. Paperish Mess displays a medley of locally crafted items from colorful prints to flashy flasks, original Chicago memoribilia to hand crafted candles. Located at 1955 W Chicago Ave in the heart of serene Ukranian Village this shop epitomizes local art with a dinstinctively creative flare. Drop in and say hi to the owners Lisa & Sean and their adorable shop cat, Mishka.
Discount Tickets
Stop by our front desk anytime and save on the best Chicago attractions.
Visit the Willis Tower Skydeck & experience the unforgettable Ledge, at 1,353 feet in the air, the Ledge’s glass boxes extend out 4.3 feet from the building. This is the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere, we have tickets for $14 (regularly $17.50).
Chicago Art Exploration
Hey art enthusiasts, here’s some real groovy art spots to visit while on your Chicago travels…
Museum of Contemporary Art
The Museum of Contemporary Art is conveniently located right by The John Hancock Observatory at 220 E. Chicago Ave. & it is free every Tuesday. This museum always seems to offer intriguing temporary exhibits, and the wonderful exterior of the place is worth the trip.
Downtown Chicago Exploration
The weather is getting more pleasant, and there’s always fun to be had in the downtown area…
Navy Pier! Number one on many travel to-do lists, this is Chicago’s lakefront playground. The sight alone is worth the trip down there, and at night it shines bright along the Chicago coast. Navy Pier features restaurants (we recommend Harry Caray’s Tavern), a giant ferris wheel, an IMAX Theater, Segway tours & a ton of cool boat tours.
