Author Archives: Nick

Kick of the Week: Millennium Park, Chicago

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Nick

One of our favorite things to do in Chicago during the summer is attend outdoor concerts.  The Grant Park Symphony performs three times a week downtown in Millennium Park. We bring a picnic, lawn chairs and blankets, a few bottles … Continue reading →

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Kick of the Week: Fallingwater (Mill Run, PA)

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Nick

Happy 145th Birthday, Frank Lloyd Wright!

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Kick of the Week: SW Michigan

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Nick

Our favorites: See: Saugatuck, MI Do: Warren Dunes State Park (see downtown Chicago from the top of the dunes!)

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Kick of the Week: Madison, WI

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Nick

Our favorites: See: Henry Vilas Zoo Do: New Glarus Brewing Co. – New Glarus, WI Do: Kettle Moraine State Forest – Palmyra, WI (Stony Ridge, Stute Spring, and Bald Bluff Nature Trails) Drink: Cocktails at Fresco (rooftop of the Madison Museum of … Continue reading →

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Kick of the Week: Chicago (NATO Summit)

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Nick

Protest this!

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Kick of the Week: Greenville, SC

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Nick

Our favorites: Do: Caesars Head & Table Rock State Parks (hiking) See: BMW Zentrum Museum (Greer, SC) Eat: Dinner – The Lazy Goat Eat: Dinner – Sassafras Southern Bistro

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Kick of the Week: Bresse, France

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Nick

Happy French Presidential Election Day!

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Kick of the Week: Québec City

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Nick

Our favorites: Do: Musée de la Civilisation See: Montmorency Falls Eat: Dinner – Aux Anciens Canadiens (try the caribou meat pie!) Stay: Hotel Clarendon (oldest historic hotel in Old Québec)

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Kick of the Week: Seattle

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Nick

Our favorites: Do: Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park (in Pioneer Square) Do: Underground Tour See: Columbia Tower (view from the 73rd floor) Eat: Breakfast – 5 Spot Eat: Lunch – Delicatus Eat: Dinner – Staple & Fancy (family style supper a must!)

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Kick of the Week: Los Angeles

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Nick

Our favorites: Do: Getty Villa Do: Petersen Automotive Museum See: Griffith Observatory Eat: Brunch – Kokomo Cafe Eat: Dinner – Father’s Office (great beer selection)

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