Chicagoans dont necessarily love cold weather, but we at least know how to deal with it. From cross country skiing (downtown!) to ice skating to steamy burlesque shows, natives and visitors alike have plenty of ways to both the take the chill off and revel in it.
Snow Shoeing and Cross Country Skiing
It may surprise even long-time Chicagoans, but the Museum Campus (home to the Field Museum, the Shedd Aquarium, and the Adler Planetarium) holds more than just museums. Head to Northerly Island (1400 S. Lynn White Dr.) for snow shoeing and cross country skiing, hosted by the Chicago Park District. Bring in an I.D. to check out snow shoes or skis. Note: There must be at least three inches of snow on the ground.
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Days: Dec. The important to budget travel is to prepare in advance. When it comes along to family trips, globetrotting, well-deserved trips and/or going to see new destinations we have never been before, the reality of expense and budgeting is generally in the back of our thoughts. Arranging and consuming our travel budget wisely is a main concern for most families. Lowering spending and charges, while still delighting your vacation to its fullest, is the key to confirmed achievement and fiscal responsibility. Your pocketbook and family will thank you! The reasoning regarding protecting money while travelling is simple: Even if your personal budget is highly small, you can still take a break and enjoy life! Simply put, life is just too short to never step out of the door or leaving the homestead! Also keeping in mind that while traveling, no matter whether on a budget or not, even the smallest of things can all add op to a huge vacation or travel bill!. 13, Dec. 19-20, 2009 and weekends throughout the winter. Not available on Sundays when the Bears play at home.
Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Website: www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
Ice skating
While the ice rink at Millennium Park gets all the publicity, it also gets all the tourists, too. Still, its for good reason: great views and ease of access to other downtown attractions make it a favorite of many. But the Chicago Park District has nine additional ice rinks across the city open through Feb. 28, 2010 (weather permitting) that are just as good. (The MP rink is operated by the city and open until March 14, 2010.)
Hint: When the Millennium Park rink gets too busy (the wait time for skate rental has been known to be as long as two hours), head around the corner to the Daley Bicentennial Plaza rink (337 E. Randolph St.). The views are just as good and its only a few minutes walk from the MP rink. At all locations, visitors can bring their own skates to skate for free. Skate rental fees vary; its $6 at Daley Bicentennial Plaza and $10 at the Millennium Park rink.
Click here for Millennium Park hours throughout the season.
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Daley Bicentennial Plaza Rink
Hours: 1-9 p.m. Mon.-Wed. and Fri.; 1-6:30 p.m. Thurs.; 3:30-8:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun.
Website: www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
Chicago Starlets Brrrr-lesque Holiday Show
Those looking to stay warm (and heat up!) their holidays might consider a Chicago Starlets burlesque show. Make no mistake: this isnt seedy stripping. Founder Michelle LAmour is a giant in the world of burlesque who hand-picked her other 16 starlets straight from her Studio LAmour classes, which teach students the history and traditional movements of this decades-old art form.
The Starlets have a show every month or two, and this weekends Brrr-lesque Holiday Show (Friday, Dec. 11, 2009) includes a student showcase from LAmours latest advanced burlesque class, followed by a performance by the Starlets and a post-party with a DJ. Theres also a show on Saturday (Dec. 12, 2009) at Five Star Bars Festivus Party.
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Brrrr-lesque Holiday Show
When: Friday, Dec. 11, 2009 (student show at 8 p.m.; Starlets show at 9:30 p.m.)
Where: Subterranean, 2011 W. North Ave.
Price: $15 per show; $25 for both
Tickets: http://subt.net/1211
Festivus Party
When: 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009
Where: Five Star Bar, 1424 W. Chicago Ave.
Price: No cover
Info: www.fivestarbar.com
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