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Here's your plan for visiting the Chicago Botanic Garden's Orchid Show and vibrant marketplace

The Orchid Show @ Chicago Botanic Garden 🪷

Explore the vibrant Orchid Show and shop in the Indian community marketplace at the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe.

Botanic Garden Visit

✅ Before you go
• Purchase member or nonmember tickets on the website https://secure.chicagobotanic.org/webstore/shop/viewItems.aspx?cg=1&c=2&_gl=1*pr443z*_gcl_au*MTQyMDU3NTc4My4xNzQyMTU4NjU0*_ga*ODg3MjQ0NDc4LjE3NDIxNTg2NTQ.*_ga_QB9EX5K0C7*MTc0MjMyMzMzMS4zLjEuMTc0MjMyNTE0MS41Ny4wLjA.
• Tickets also sold in person at the entrance 

💪 Pro tips
• Tons of free admission days throughout the year (on website) 
• IL teachers and active duty military get free entry and parking 

Visit Chicago Botanic Garden 

Explore vibrant orchids at the Orchid Show in Chicago Botanic Garden. Check website for ticket availability and show details.

Orchid Show

✅ Before you go
• Check out the website (linked above) to see which Orchid Show is current running 

💪 Pro tips
• If tickets are sold out on the website, they also sell tickets in person 
• Orchid shows rotate throughout the year by the season (India Blooms ends March 23)

Buy tickets to The Orchid Show 

I was looking for an easy way to get outside and I found

myself revisiting one of my favorite botanic gardens in the Chicago land area.

The Orchid Bloom show immersed in the beauty of India with the vibrant orchids,

pigmented powders that represent the hues of Holi that I've never seen before,

On select dates throughout the show season,

they even have a plant sale and an Indian community marketplace where

they have you shop from local businesses.

the Chicago Botanic Garden is still one of my favorite

Check out the details in my info section for more.

An interactive and immersive experience, located on the second floor of Kamehachi

Here's your plan for a thrilling night of interactive comedy, games, and delicious food

BATSU! A Live Comedy Experience

Immerse yourself in BATSU! Chicago for a live comedy game show in Old Town, where you can enjoy sushi and sake while watching actors compete in thrilling games.

Live Comedy Show

✅ Before you go
• Attend one of their live shows or book a private event: https://www.exploretock.com/batsu-chicago

💪 Pro tips
• Be prepared to buy food and drinks (VIP ticket comes with intermittent shots of sake)
• If you book VIP, keep your BATSU! branded headband for free sake at future shows 
• Food menu is sushi based

Buy Tickets to BATSU! 🎟️

This plan is definitely not for a weak stomach

or someone who's scared of a little thrill.

The night starts off with vibrant dancing,

and then quickly turns when 4 actors and actresses are competing in a

series of games and challenges trying to avoid the ultimate punishment of batsu.

but the most fun part of the night was all of the personality,

and the fun that the actors brought to the show.

I can't give away too much because honestly the surprise is the best part,

so just look at my bio so you can see how insane this was.

A fusion of mini golf and post-game dinner in Schaumburg 

Here's your plan for mini golf and dinner in Schaumburg: play, solve puzzles, enjoy steakhouse delights

Putt Portal Mini Golf + Post Game Dinner

Experience a unique blend of mini golf and puzzle-solving at Putt Portal Mini Golf, featuring interactive challenges at each hole.

Mini Golf Puzzles

✅ Before you go
• Book a tee time https://www-1556k.bookeo.com/bookeo/b_viewTime.html?bsid=j94wk7xx4f9at7el&backNav=true&ncs=haucemff4w&ncs2=ykrur3emh7

💪 Pro tips
• You’ll use a smartphone to scan the QR code to solve challenges at each hole

Putt Portal Mini Golf ⛳️

Post-game dinner at Perry's Steakhouse & Grille in Schaumburg features bacon wrapped shrimp, pork chops, and rocky road bread pudding.

Steakhouse Dining

✅ Before you go
• Book a reservation https://perryssteakhouse.com

💪 Pro tips
• Featured in the video: bacon wrapped shrimp, dinner-cut pork chop, rocky road bread pudding 

Post-Game Dinner 🥘 

which is most popularly known for their escape rooms,

recently opened their putt portal mini golf.

The best way I can describe it is a fusion of mini golf and escape room.

you're free to play the 9 games in any order you please and while or after you put,

and challenges in order to win a small prize at the end.

which was totally worth the one of a kind experience.

you can follow the plan over to Perry's Steakhouse for a postgame dinner.

It was both my boyfriend and I's first time here,

In the video you'll see featured the bacon wrapped shrimp,

Check the Skyline Lake Cruise, Architecture River Tour and Fireworks Cruise off your summer bucket list ✅

Here's your plan for a scenic boat tour of Chicago's river and lake, plus fireworks

Skyline Lake Cruise ⛴️ 🌇

At Shoreline Sightseeing in Streeterville, Chicago, book captivating river or lake boat cruises ranging from $30-$45 with departures from Michigan Ave or Navy Pier.

Boat Cruise

• Price: Ranges from $30-$45 depending on which tour, day, and time

• Dock locations: You can choose to set sail at the Michigan Ave or Navy Pier docks

Book a boat cruise for the river or lake!

If you haven't done a boat tour on the Chicago River,

Shoreline Sightseeing has really great tours.

You could do one of the river or one of the lake,

It's a great activity to bring friends and family

that might be visiting out of town or just

check beforehand to see if you can bring drinks on board.

This view I got from their Skyline Lake tour,

but they also have an architecture river tour,

and they have firework tours in the summer.

Just check out their website to book your tour online and bon voyage! 🛳️ 

The ultimate virtual reality experience in Oak Brook, IL. Perfect for a group of up to 6 people

Here's your plan for an exciting VR adventure at Sandbox VR, followed by ice cream at Jeni's

The Ultimate VR Experience 

Experience intense virtual reality games at Sandbox VR in Oak Brook. Play with up to 6 friends in immersive scenarios.

VR Gaming

✅ Before you go
• grab a group of friends (up to 6) 
• book a reservation through their website https://sandboxvr.com/chicago/booking/experiences 

💪 Pro tips
• Attire: dress comfortable! 
• depending on the game, you may sweat and/or move around a lot 
• Parking: park in the garage closest to AMC (Sandbox is on third level by AMC)

Full Body Virtual Reality 

Enjoy a sweet treat at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams in Oak Brook, open until midnight, perfect for cooling down after a VR adventure at Sandbox.

Ice Cream Treat

✅ Before you go
• 

💪 Pro tips
• Hours: open till 12am daily 

Sweet Treat at Jeni’s

sandbox VR in Oakbrook is a futuristic experience designed for

They have a ton of games that you can try.

They have a squid games and then a Deadwood phobia,

but by the end I was able to cool down with my ice cream at Jenny's

and honestly it was an experience that I definitely will come back and try again.