Loved it! Absolutely amazing from the start. We had a very friendly young pilot. It was a birthday…read moregift and surprise for my gf and she enjoyed the experience as well. I have never been that close to Chicago at that height before I've seen Chicago a couple of times taking commercial flights but WOW. That was magnificent. Will never forget with the videos I got.

Took a ride with Adam, and he was such a delight! Today was a perfect day to take a tour because it…read morewas a decent temperature. We got pretty close to the skyline and got some super cool pictures too. The procedure to get in and prepare for going up was super easy and fast. Overall, I would definitely recommend this experience.

Is this business closed? I called and left TWO more messages this past week and still have not…read moregotten a call back.

Flying a hellichopper for the first time is like trying to balance a full martini while riding a…read moreunicycle! Which, is not nearly as easy as it sounds. That said, local flying legend Chris Bachman is the Man and makes you feel comfortable and confident piloting his helicopter. More details to come soon but life is too short to not take a few lessons up at Bachman Aero. I recommend a 30 minute lesson to get your wings wet, then buying a package of 30 and 60 minute flights....

Three of us had a great tour this summer. It was warm, so they flew with the doors off, giving us…read morean unobstructed view. From Schaumburg,we flew to roughly where the highways 290, 294 and 88 meet, then followed the Eisenhower expressway east to downtown. We flew south to McCormick convention center, then flew up the shoreline, past Grant park and Navy Pier. Over Lincoln Park we headed inland, passing over Wriggly Field before heading south, back to the Eisenhower, which we followed back west, retracing our original path. Total flight time was around 45 minutes, which is much longer than a tour from a downtown heliport. As we were getting briefed initially, we were asked if we wanted mild or extreme. We answered extreme, and we found out what that meant when we neared the airport on our return. The pilot made a series of extreme banks (90 degrees?, and remember, no doors). One of our party thought it was great, the other was not so happy. The helicopter is the smaller 4-person model. The pilot determines who sits where for weight distribution. You get the best view of the sights on the left side. Somehow, we missed the warning to bring a light jacket and you may want to wear long pants With the doors off, it gets windy. Imagine riding down the highway at 100 mph in a car with no doors, and you get the idea; remember, though, that you are at altitude, and it is cooler than ground level. We didn't have any jackets, but it was warm enough that the trip was tolerable. However, a jacket would have made it more comfortable, and I was glad I wore jeans. You will be warned not to bring anything that could fall out of the open door, hit the rear rotor and cause a crash. Lock in your car anything you don't absolutely need . They don't want camera bags (too many loose items). If you bring a camera, make sure it has a wrist strap. We enjoyed the flight, and I recommend it.

Costlier than its counterpart (because I sat in the back of the introductory pilot leason for my…read moreother half's surprise birthday gift) but a really good time. Had some communication issues in the beginning which was a little frustrating and our flight did not start as scheduled (30-45 min after) but in the end the owner is friendly and nice. The pilot was fun and entertaining as well. Did some tricks, giggled a lot, hovered in front of the restaurant window, and chatted in the end. They have a restaurant/bar at the airport with a flight/aviation-theme of course. We just took two coffees pre-flight which were actually pretty good there.

First time on the architecture boat tour on the recommendation of a bunch of friends who had…read morealready taken the tour in the past. Personally, I was pleasantly surprised. The words "architecture" and "boat tour" don't immediately spell a fun time in my mind. But this tour is 1) a pleasant way to see the center of Chicago from the water, 2) actually interestingly informational, as the tour guides are extremely on top of their game, 3) much more dense that you expect (these guys are talking non-stop), and 4) surprisingly good views, especially when you get all the way out into the edge of the harbor! Finding the place was a bit roundabout, but once we got there, staff were super friendly, and it was easy to get on the boat and off to our next stop afterwards. Parking suggestions on the site are solid too. I'm not sure whether I'd do it again, but I'd definitely recommend it as a must-do stop on any visit!

90 minute Architecture tour…read more It was a cloudy, windy, and cold day in June. Even with the clouds rolling in & out and blocking a lot of the views it was still interesting and our awesome guide, Bobby, was knowledgeable, funny, and kept it interesting and flowing for adults and kids. The tour starts on the river heading towards Lake Michigan. The ride into the lock was a little lengthy as we had to wait for them to fill it with boats first. Once we made it onto Lake Michigan it was very chilly, but I'd rather be freezing than sweating like crazy on a hot humid day. We were on a smaller boat which was nice. - upper deck: Seats long the outside and chairs in the middle. Only wish they had cushions. - lower deck: had some small seating outside and standing bar tables - lower deck: indoor restrooms and bar area - snacks, drinks available for purchase If rain is in the forecast bring paper towels to clean off your seats. I also saw some people with Wendella rain ponchos, but not sure where to get them? Really fun and beautiful way to see the city! Highly recommend!

My friend used them to plan his wedding and I have nothing but negative things to see about their…read moreservice. The most egregious thing they did was lie. I asked them directly if I booked my stay through them would I be allowed to get my Hilton Points and they told me yes to just let the resort know that I have Hilton Honors and I will receive the points. I arrived at resort and noted that this was not the case. I also noted that I could have gotten the same stay at the resort for about the same price. Customer Service was not good at all. I do not recommend using at all.

Not a good experience at all. She did a horrible job at communicating from the very beginning with…read moreus, she told us one thing one time then something different another time. Ultimately because of her lack of communication we lost $500. We have used travel agents before and her service was nothing like what we have experienced in the past. We do not recommend at all.

AMAZING!!! Thanks to Gypsy Air Tours, at the Burlington fly-in, I had the opportunity to go up in…read morea biplane. Their attention to detail added to the whole experience. Helpful, friendly and knowledgeable staff.

From the owner: Specializing in scenic biplane rides and aerobatic flights. Contact us to reserve a flight, see our…read moreschedule on our website, or hire us to fly rides at your festival or private party/event. Looking for something fun and unique to do in the southern Wisconsin area? Let us take you back in time in our authentic open-cockpit biplane. Framed between its wings is the opportunity of a lifetime to fly the original way, with the sun on your face and the wind in your hair. With your pilot behind you, the sky is yours! We fly out of our home airport in Brodhead, WI most often but fly to many events and festivals throughout the flying season and can arrive with dramatic fly-overs at your private wedding, party, or event. Our 1930 Waco Taperwing makes an incredible backdrop for your photos and memorable vintage airplane rides for your guests. A great experience for celebrating special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays - with gift certificates available in any amount.

I read about Sunflower Days in a recent summer piece on Madison, and was happy that my Madison…read morevisit coincided with opening weekend of this year's sunflower bloom. The sunflower bloom is definitely worth the trip and parking lot traffic and walk up the hill- it's simply amazing. Over 500,000 sunflowers will bloom in a one week period! There's a bit of an uphill climb to get from the parking areas to the sunflowers and the farmland, so expect that. This is a free event, so feel free to donate to the conservancy, cheapskates! There's as much or as little walking here as you want. Get a few pics of the sunflowers and go home, or walk around the whole sun field, walk past the oak savannah and prairie, or walk around the whole farm (which is quite a hike)! Bring water, bring a blanket, bring a picnic!

I cannot believe I didn't know this hidden gem existed. Their sunflower days are absolutely…read morestunning! It's definitely an attraction close to Madison that's not to be missed. To be honest, I have only ever been to the Pope Farm Conservancy for the sunflowers. But it seems like a beautiful place to stop year round for a hike or to cross country ski. It gets crowded during their sunflower days, so it's best to go during off hours. The Conservancy does an excellent job marking off parking spots and directing traffic. They have plenty of volunteers to answer questions and everything appears to be very well run and organized. People come to take family photos, have a picnic, or just go for a nice stroll to watch the sunset over a beautiful field of sunflowers. However, leave your dog at home because pets are not allowed. The sunflower days attraction is free however donations are accepted. Definitely worth a trip to the far west side of Madison.

My friend and I popped in here on a Saturday afternoon. I think this brewery needs a new facility-…read moreit was packed! But, we were able to find a table and proceeded with our tasting. (We did not participate in the tour; you've seen one brewery tour, you've seen em all) Purchased a huge flight for $11.00. Easily split between two girls. Most of the beers were decent. None really stand out, but none were offensive either.

Great little bar! Brewmaster just loves beer and his brews are among the best I have tried! Stop…read morehere and take the $5 tour and get a beer to go with it. For $20 you get the same tour, plus a pint glass to keep and all you can drink! Definitely worth the drive! No food but they have take out menus for you.

This is one of the best tours I've ever been to. It was magical and the owner is so generous to…read moreopen up the home to the public We were enthralled with the fantastic wonders that exist here. It's 3 hours and worth every minute The less you know the better. It's a fantastic surprise once you've entered into this excellent experience

The Sanfilippo Foundation (de la musique) has limited tours of their beautiful and amazing estate…read more It's located in Barrington Hills on over 57 acres. The 52,000 sq. ft Tudor style home has so many unique musical, one of a kind and ornate items that you really have to see to believe! We went on the tour yesterday and it was really enjoyable. They have so many historical Calliope's from Europe and US on the premises. Also many other items including Tiffany lamps, steam trains/engines, a perfume museum and a restored carousel in its own building that is really something to see! It's truly a fascinating tour and very tastefully done. They only collected the very best top of the line pieces for the collection. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Pictures and reviews really don't do this place justice. You need to go and see everything for yourself! It's definitely worth it and you'll leave feeling dazzled!