​

​Specimens in the collection come from all over the world, with special emphasis on North American bones. From the teeny-tiniest shrew to the 40-foot humpback whale, all sizes are covered!  Plus, with more than 800 skeletons, there is something for every interest — birds, whales, animals of every shape and size.

There are great ways to experience hands-on learning throughout the Skeleton Museum.

The Explorers Corner is an interactive area on the second floor, featuring books and models and puzzles and bones to touch and manipulate. For a fun bonus, check out the video of the founder’s episode on Dirty Jobs playing nearby.

You will learn how all this came together.  Jay Villemarette’s collection dates back to 1972 when he found a dog skull in the woods. His dad had the unschooling vibe down and encouraged his son’s interest. In 1986, an interest in skeletons became a business called Skulls Unlimited, the parent company of the museum. It would take a minute for the museum dream to come true, but it finally opened its doors in October 2010.

NCL CRUISE SHIPS (Florida TV) A unique ride on the amazing race track aboard several of Norwegian's ships. This includes Encore, Bliss, and Joy. The Go-Karts are all-electric and operate when the ships are moving and when they are parked in port. There is an extra fee to ride the race cars. ​

​Cutting-edge technology and daring new thrills take cruising to a whole new level. Watch the ocean blur by as you zoom around curves suspended 13 feet over the side of the ship on Norwegian Speedway, the largest race track at sea.

​The two-level track will is 1,125 feet with ten exhilarating turns and four points that extend up to 13 feet over the side of the ship. NCL is going even further with a viewing area located at the middle of the track where guests can provide passing go-karts with an additional turbo boost by tagging them with a laser beam.

The race track is open in the evening hours as well  The cars are easy to operate; there's a green pedal underneath the right foot for gas, and a red pedal beneath the left foot for the brake. There is a green button on the steering wheel that boosts the car's power (perfect for going up the hill from Deck 19 to 20), and a blue button for reversing (just in case you do crash into one of the tire bumpers that line the track).

Helmets are required and everyone is given a clean open-faced ski mask to wear beneath the helmet. Because the race cars are electric, there is little sound from the race track; however, the noise of a speeding race car is piped into the helmet to give drivers the full sense of being on a race track.
Each session is ten laps around and a racetrack "marshal" near the pit stop waves a red flag when your session is over.

Feel the feeling of falling 94 stories down from a Chicago Skyscraper.  You will lean against glass and experience the thrill of falling forward out of the building.  Of course this is where ​360 Chicago Tilt sits. Check the hours of operation before you go.  But they are open most days and even holidays for anybody to enjoy. 

It’s a one-of-a-kind and almost atypical entertainment kind of attraction. But these types of thrill adventures are turning up in more cities around the world.  Check out Las Vegas if you want super scary rides.

The plan is for absolutely everyone (with a purchased ticket) to line up and lean alongside specially designed ground to ceiling windows.  Of course the glass offers you cool views of the Chicago streets below. And the skyline views (yes skyline…your up high) are breathtaking and a reminder what a great city Chicago really is.

These windows are crafted and built with high-priced hydraulics that lean patrons forward towards those street below with a simple press of a button.

Check this place out. I love it.  This is my hometown and the views are truly amazing. You will not be disappointed. 

​Have a drink (yes there is a bar) while your up there. This floor also serves as an observation deck so you don’t have to do the Tilt if is scares you. But give it a try.  Some human beings do fowl out!