Immerse Yourself in the Life of President Abraham Lincoln
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Immerse Yourself in the Life of President Abraham Lincoln

ByCarltonaut

After visiting Ford’s Theater in Washington, D.C., I was intrigued about the life of President Abraham Lincoln. I was curious to know how he came to be president of the United States as tensions around slavery were building. Since my wife and I were heading to Illinois on our Midwest road trip, I was sure…

Plan Your Visit: The Skydeck at Chicago’s Willis Tower
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Plan Your Visit: The Skydeck at Chicago’s Willis Tower

ByCarltonaut

There’s something inspiring about standing on top of the Willis Tower, one of the country’s tallest buildings. It’s even more exhilarating to stand outside of that building on a glass floor only 1.5 inches thick, looking down to the street 1,353 feet below you. Hope you’re not afraid of heights! Chicago offers this experience atop…