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Buy Cheap DVDs Online: Chicago’s Metra-An Up Close Look At Chicago’s Commuter Railroad Trains December 15, 2007

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Well, we returned our first DVD, as it had no sound, or so we thought. When the second one arrived with no sound, we asked a friend for help. After adjusting the settings on our DVD player, we now can hear the monotone narrator and all the train sounds.

To give you an idea of my ds, he enjoyed the DVD without the sound! We watch it every day. There really is a lot of information on this DVD and worth every penny, IMHO.

I would recommend this for any young train enthusiast. Beware, my ds loves it so much, he tries to share it with anyone who visits our house. I don’t think they love it as much as he does, but it does provide a bit of unusual entertainment.

Chicago’s Metra-An Up Close Look At Chicago’s Commuter Railroad Trains. Chicago’s Metra commuter rail system is one of the success stories of modern railroading.

Carrying upwards of 300,000 passengers a day, it is a marvel of dedication and precision. In this program, you’ll get an up-close look at Metra, including visiting some areas of the system normally off limits to the public.Some of the things that you’ll see include:

All of this and more in this action-packed 60 minute program that you’ll want to watch again and again! Color, narration. DVD includes chapter menus.

Budget Travel Tips For Chicago December 1, 2007

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Chicago is one of the top leisure destinations in the world. Chicago doesn’t seem to have too outrageous cost of living, compared to other big cities.

Here are some budget travel tips on Chicago:

Best View: Sears Tower or John Hancock? Sears Tower is taller, and affords a spectacular view of the city and suburbs at night. But many prefer the view for the Hancock (”Big John”) because of its proximity to Lake Michigan. Costs are about the same. (more…)

Tips On How To Budget Your Travel In Chicago October 8, 2007

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From top to bottom, north to south, Chicago is a perfect family locale: think first-rate museums, a world-famous aquarium, miles of lakefront walkways and bicycle paths, plus great art and architecture.

As with most tourist meccas, Chicago offers plenty of easy ways to pay top dollar for things that won’t really enhance your experience. Here are tips on how to budget your travel in Chicago: save time, save money and eliminate hassles.

When to visit Chicago. Chicago winters can be brutal, so pack accordingly. The weeks prior to Christmas are popular with Michigan Avenue shoppers. (more…)