Christkindlmarket Chicago 2008 On November 27, 2008 Daley Plaza will transform itself into a little piece of Germany, known as the Christkindlmarket Chicago. This transformation has been taking place every Holiday season since 1996; and the entire world is invited to witness it. Visitors from as far away as Turkey, Ireland, Mexico and, of course, Germany, flock to the market.
It is estimated that more than 1 million people attend each year. At the Plaza, visitors will find that the Picasso, which towers over the plaza, will be surrounded by red and white crested huts glowing with warmth and overflowing with curios. Nutcrackers, cuckoo-clocks, beer steins, European chocolates, toys, jewelry, clothing and a wide variety of holiday ornaments are just a few of the items for sale from more than 50 vendor booths.
Garfield Park Conservatory Chicago officially describes itself as a City in a Garden and backs-up that claim with an endless amount of top-notch parks and green space available to any visitor all year round. One of the places you can go to see a great example of an internationally renowned park system is the Garfield Park Conservatory on Chicago’s West Side. Four and a half acres of plants, including a gigantic fern room modeled after prehistoric Illinois. This huge greenhouse was built in 1908 and is one of the oldest and largest in the United States.
