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Chicago’s lakescape will fill with the sails from 350 boats as they set off for the 101st Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac– the world’s longest freshwater sailing race.
Spectators can see the boats entered in this year’s race before they tackle the challenging 333-mile course to Mackinac Island, Michigan, during the [...]
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Tags: Boats, Chicago, Mackinac Island, Mackinac Island Michigan, Navy Pier, Recreation, Sail, United States 
No Comments »With 50 acres of parks, promenades, entertainment, attractions, restaurants, shops, and more, it’s easy to see why historic Navy Pier is the top tourist destination in the Midwest!
The Pier’s most distinctive landmark is the 150-foot Ferris wheel. Step into one of 40 gondolas for an exciting seven-minute ride and unparalleled view of the skyline and [...]
Posted in Bring the Kids, Chicagoland Tags: Arts, Chicago, Children's Museums, Ferris wheel, IMAX, John LaFarge, Louis Comfort Tiffany, Navy Pier No Comments »
