Eco-friendly Aveda facial & peel package inside completely rehabbed salon-spa bedecked with tidbits of Chicago history

Nursery opened in 1850 proffers wide variety of trees, ornamentals & perennials, as well as gardening supplies

A chemical peel or microdermabrasion renews skin health and diminishes wrinkles. The spa package includes treatments for the hands and feet.

Renowned urban farmer who has earned recognition from MacArthur Foundation & Michelle Obama hosts educational gardening sessions

Bestselling humor author of Me Talk Pretty One Day returns to Midwest to read excerpts of biting satire & hilarious social commentary

Italian-inspired fare made from imported ingredients, including olive oil, tomatoes & cheese, served alongside bottle of house wine

Stylists apply Global Keratin treatments to condition locks & tame frizz

Donations fund field trips where students learn about Lake Michigan's ecology through bird watching, fishing, and hiking paired with lessons

Up to 10 passengers ride canopied, silent boats up and down the Chicago River, easily handled by new captains.

Award-winning orchestra guides season to graceful finish with renditions of symphonic classics alongside internationally acclaimed pianist