Gene and Jude’s 2720 N. River Rd. River Grove, IL Chicago is famous for many things. The world’s busiest airport. The country’s tallest building. America’s first Marxist President. And the Chicago hot…
4 Ways Chinatown Makes Every Vacation Better
Almost every major city in the United States has a Chinatown. It’s where culture, cuisine, and color come together like nowhere else. What once began as small enclaves that most people never ventured …
You Don’t Have To Be Irish To Enjoy The Best St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations Around
While most of the country is still stuck in Old Man Winter’s grasp (and thinking of ways to get back at a certain groundhog who doesn’t seem to know his shadow from a hole in the ground), we’re all lo…
Take The Train For An Authentic Coast To Coast Experience
When the first steam locomotive, the Penydarren, hit the rails in 1804, no one could’ve ever imagined the impact trains would have over the entire world. The very first locomotive, designed by Richard…
America’s Most Haunted Places
Whether you believe in ghosts or not, October is the time for chills and thrills, scares and dares. And for those who truly love the thrill of all things ghostly, Proud American Traveler has collected…
In The Land Of The Stinking Onions
The Onion Pub & Brewery 22221 Pepper Rd. Lake Barrington, IL 60010 I despise Chicago. I despise Chicago for the traffic, the politics, and the dirty White Sox . . . I have never had a pleasant tra…
Sleep With Ghosts At These Six Historic Hotels
The U.S. may be young compared to the old-world countries across the pond, but we are a nation rich in history of our own. Planning travel can be a daunting experience sometimes, and there is nothing …