Once Upon a Bagel

The Museum of Science and Industry is a fascinating place to visit if you want to learn more about the Earth, the human body, technology, and science. With over 2,000 exhibits spread across 75 halls that cover about 14 acres, the museum opened in 1933 and is now the biggest science museum in the Western Hemisphere. In 2009, the museum had a record attendance of over 1.6 million guests, making it the third-largest cultural attraction in Chicago. The museum has a range of permanent exhibits, including a working coal mine, a 3,500-square-foot model railroad, a German Submarine captured in World War II, and a NASA spacecraft used for the Apollo 8 mission in 1968. Additionally, visitors can experience flight simulators, military crafts, an assembly line replica, a 40-foot water vapor tornado, a 13-foot interactive heart, and much more.

If you want to have a good laugh and witness some of the best comedic talents in the show business, you should visit The Second City Theater. This theater has been the breeding ground for many famous comedians like John Belushi, John Candy, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Gilda Radner, Mike Myers, Chris Farley, Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, and Tina Fey. The Second City is an improvisational comedy company that started in Chicago. The company has stages in Toronto and Los Angeles, 11 touring ensembles, and training centers and programs in other cities. The performances are semi-improvised and feature scripted material with new content added after the second act, often based on audience suggestions