Millenium Park , Chicago , Illinois

Discover a state-of-the-art collection of architecture, landscape design and art that provide the backdrop for hundreds of free cultural programs including concerts, exhibitions, tours, and family activities. In Millennium Park, you’ll find a new kind of town square – a lively, spectacular gathering spot located in the heart of the city and a destination for Chicagoans and visitors alike.

Adler Planetarium , Chicago , Illinois

Adler’s three theaters and numerous exhibitions for an unforgettable space science experience. Apart from this there are daily exhibitions which reveals the secrets of the universe. There are 3D and 2D exhibitions. The Adler is unique among Chicago museums in the variety of immersive theater programs it offers to visitors. From the Big Bang to the stars overhead tonight, the Adler’s theaters draw the audience into the experience.


more details here : http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/

Sky Deck , Chicago , Illinois

Sky Deck was one of the tallest buildings of the world a decade back. Later several other sky scrappers came but still the facility to see the world thru the Skydeck is attracting lot of crowd. Skydeck has floors build using reinforced glass slabs and you can walk over the glass slab and you could see the land below thru the glass. Its one of a kind experience.

Its almost 1353 feet above the sea level. This is the third tallest building in the world now.

more details here : http://www.theskydeck.com/ .

Field Museum , Chicago , Illinois

This is a must see spot if you are visiting Chicago. Although initially my plan was to skip this , I think I would have missed a life time opportunity if I didn't go there. The stuffed animals and plants display is one of the great attractions.

Actually one or two days you can easily spent in the field museum. Unlike other museums there is a diverse kind of display which makes people who are generally not interested in Museums thrilled !

There are giant TRex displays which gives a feeling of the magnanimity of ancient creatures that ruled the earth. There is display of different kinds or ornaments used in different parts of the world. Display of different kinds of gems and pearls gives you a glimpse of the variety in gems and diamonds.


more details here: http://fieldmuseum.org/

John Shedd Aquarium, Chicago , Illinois

John Shedd Aquarium is very near to the millennium park at Chicago. This spot along with surrounding areas are Chicagos major attractions. The Aquarium has several variety of Aquatic animals and really provides a uniqueness as a Aquarium. You could see several of the Sea Animals which you could not see in other Aquariums in US as well as abroad.

There is a Aquatic show and the facility is really awesome. The show is conducted in a glass covered aquatic center facing the sea. More details can be found here in this link http://www.sheddaquarium.org/

Tunnel Park , Holland, Michigan

This park is famous for its sand dunes and the beach near the Great Lakes region. The view of horizon from the top of the Sand dunes is indeed a splendid one. The barbeque experience at this park is one of my favorites. I used to go almost daily to spent evenings at this park. Only in summer we can go there since winter here is very cold in the range of -15 centigrade or below.

The tunnel towards the beach from the park side is an attraction here. Children enjoy the journey thru this tunnel. The sand dunes can give your body a real workout along with fun.

John Ball Zoo, Grand Rapids, Michigan

John ball zoo at grand rapids is located conviniently near the national highway.  Park have enough space for car parking and there is a recreational boating facility available near the entrance and it may be of interest to kids. Apart from the usual scenes like in other zoos, there is a section showcasing domestic animals like cows, hen, goats, and sheep. You could try a ropeway ride to add some adventure to the trip at an extra price. You can enter a small aviary and feed love birds, enjoy the water bodies within the zoo. There is a separate section for polar animals. You could go for a camel ride too. There is a separate section dedicated to African wild life and its awesome.

Riley Trails

Riley Trails is one of the prominent trials in South West Michigan. The whole trials is more than 2.5 miles long. Marshy land is covered by a circle of trials fully covered with woods. Some areas are very similar to thick forest and a walk thru the woods can turn out to be a soothing natural experience. The interesting challenge is to identify the trail location. Even if you are a regular visitor the trails can turn out to be a really mystic since every route can turn out to bring a different experience and terrain may turn out to be new than your expectation.There is a main route and several tributary routes marked by color pointers painted on the woods. So its quite challenging to go without being lost thru the dark deep woods. Maps are placed sporadically which sometimes is a challenge once you are lost since you cant determine where exactly you are. I took an iPhone with me and switch on the Maps to see the exact location where I am and plan my directions accordingly. There is a main route and several sub routes which join the main route at multiple locations all represented by different colors.

At the entrance of the Trials, there is a long water body and I saw several people walking thru the shores of the water body. Although its a short journey, this an option for those who dont want to walk long.