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INTERVAL WORLD
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Issue 1, 2017
IntervalWorld.com
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Images By Amy Photography/Amy W. Carroll; Maclay Heriot
NEWS & NOTES
WAIT TILL THIS YEAR
The Cubs finally won it all in 2016, boosting civic pride and creating a great buzz for travelers. Not that Chicago
needs the Cubs’ bump — outside of World Series victories, there’s never a dull moment here. And this year is
an especially good time to visit, as 2017 has been deemed the Year of Public Art in Chicago. Between festivals,
exhibitions, performances, community projects, and tours, there’s something for everyone. For a listing of related
events, visit cityofchicago.org/dcase. Not an art enthusiast? No problem. Here are some other highlights —
Wrigley Field excursions not included:
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Chicago Craft Beer Week
— Explore the city and the robust flavors
of its various local brews. Stop by one, or several, of the hundreds of
vendors that take part in this 10-day event.
May
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chibeerweek.com
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Brickworld
— Lego fans of all ages will enjoy a visit to the Brickworld
exposition. Interact with expert builders, admire the amazing creations
on display, and let your imagination come to life.
June 17 – 18
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brickworld.com
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SummerDance
— Beginning in June, the city’s Spirit of Music
Garden becomes an open-air dance floor.Tango, swing, or tap to the tunes
of more than 40 live bands performing throughout the summer months.
June 23 – September 10
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cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/supp_
info/chicago_summerdance.html
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Taste of Chicago
— Bring your appetite to Grant Park for the world’s
largest annual food festival. Enjoy some good eats and live music as you stroll
among the pop-up restaurants.
July 5 – 9
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tasteofchicago.us
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Lollapalooza
— More than 170 bands take the stage — or
more like stages (eight of them) — during this four-day music
festival in the heart of the city.
August 3 – 6
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lollapalooza.com
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Septemberfest
—This carnival-style event located 30 miles
from downtown features games, rides, and arts and crafts. Catch
a magic show, watch talented performers wow the crowd,
and participate in the Labor Day parade.
September 2 – 4
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septemberfest.org
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Chicago International Film Festival
— Indulge in the bold
works of young filmmakers from around the world.
October 12 – 26
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chicagofilmfestival.com
A new family-friendly Branson attraction is bringing zip lines,
rock climbing, and other outdoor adventure activities indoors.
Fritz’s Adventure boasts an 80,000-square-foot interior deco-
rated in bright colors and filled with a wide range of activities,
from a parkour area and laser room to a large ropes course and treehouses. There are also faux
brick buildings to scale, a full-size water tower, high-flying suspension bridges, utility poles to
climb, slides, tunnels, and tubes. A restaurant on the upper level overlooks the fun below.
INDOOR OBSTACLES
FARM DAY
For a bit of respite from the theme parks and historical attractions, plan an
outing to one (or more) of the farms within an hour’s drive fromWilliamsburg.
In Surry, College Run Farms has a U-pick blueberry field and homemade ice
cream at its farm store. In Mathews, at Bentwaters Farm, you can take craft
courses, buy handwoven items, and see the resident sheep, goats, rabbits,
and chickens. And closer to your home base, Williamsburg’s Bush Neck
Farms offers U-pick apples, blueberries, peaches, and pumpkins.
WANT EVEN MORE CHICAGO? TURN TO PAGE 36.
To book, go to IntervalWorld.com,
or call 800.INTERVAL.
For terms and conditions, and for
more Getaway offers, turn to page 79.
Weekly rates starting at:
$257
INTERVAL PLATINUM
$207
INTERVAL GOLD
$232
