Aurora & Fox River Valley Area -
Slashed Shopping & a Stellar Structure
About 60 miles west of Chicago in pastoral
Plano, visit the Farnsworth House, the
minimalist masterpiece designed by Ludwig
Mies van der Rohe in 1951. The famous glass
house epitomizes modernist architecture—
the less is more philosophy—unprecedented
in its day and a marvel still. This stellar
structure of steel and floor-to-ceiling glass
seemingly “floats” above the rambling Fox
River and offers unsurpassed views through
transparent “walls”. Before returning to
downtown Chicago, don’t miss Chicagoland’s
best-kept secret: Chicago Premium Outlets,
housing over 120 designer and brand-name
retailers, while offering everyday savings of
25-65% from such impressive designers as
Ralph Lauren, Polo, Kate Spade and Ferragamo.
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