Elvis Presley's birthday party is one of the coolest things that I have ever done. I went to the birthday celebration at Graceland, Elvis' home in Memphis, TN and Elvis' birthplace in Tupelo, MS. 

Millennium Park is one of Chicago, IL's staple attractions. Millennium Park is a public park and community area located in the loop in Chicago, IL. It features many sculptures, structures, and artwork from artists all over the world. 

Let's visit the International Museum of Surgical Science in Chicago, IL. I had the wonderful opportunity of visiting this fascinating museum of medicine and science. It's a very interesting place and one of the most comprehensive in the field. This is north America's only museum devoted to surgery.

This walking tour of downtown Chicago is guided by volunteers at Hostelling International USA or HIUSA. This hostel is located in the heart of downtown Chicago. It is within walking distance of a lot of attractions and shops.

Sometimes you do the research, you add things to your calendar, everything is planned out... but then nothing pans out the way you'd like. That doesn't mean the day is ruined!