Museums & art, Tours & attractions
30 free things to do in Chicago year-round
Want to do Chicago on the cheap? There are tons of free museums, cultural attractions, and things to do all over the city. Get a…
National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen
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Your guide to Navy Pier
Completed in 1916, Navy Pier is undeniably one of Chicago’s top attractions. Stretching into Lake Michigan, this year-round destination truly comes to life in the…
Architecture & history, Tours & attractions
Chicago architecture tours and cruises
From Gothic Revival survivors of the Great Chicago Fire to the birth and evolution of the modern skyscraper, the Chicago skyline is a mesmerizing homage…
Entertainment
Famous movies filmed in Chicago
Grab some popcorn and watch your favorite movies come to life in Chicago. The city has been featured on the silver screen for over a…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Sponsored
Ignite your sense of wonder at Dennis Watkins’ The Magic Parlour
When was the last time you were awestruck by wonder, whimsy, and wit? Or found yourself thinking maybe magic could be real? Escape from the…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Sponsored
Romanticism to Ruin: Two Lost Works of Sullivan and Wright
The fascinating exhibit Romanticism to Ruin: Two Lost Works of Sullivan and Wright is on view through Dec. 18 at Wrightwood 659 in Lincoln Park.…
Tours & attractions
Discover sights and attractions near Chicago
Chicago’s jam-packed with things to do and see — but there’s also plenty of cool spots just outside the city. If you have time in…
Tours & attractions
10 Chicago day trips for an easy getaway
Summer travel might look a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still soak up the season with a short, sun-filled getaway.…
Blog, Tours & attractions
Experience Chicago online: Virtual tours and digital experiences
Chicago is home to awe-inspiring museums, iconic architecture, and world-famous sites — and you can explore them all without leaving your living room with virtual…
Blog, Dining, Family, Hotels, Sponsored, Tours & attractions
Explore Chicago’s North Shore
Chicago’s North Shore is the perfect base for a trip to Chicago. Bordering the city along the shores of Lake Michigan, the North Shore is…
Blog, Family, Sponsored, Tours & attractions
Experience Skydeck Chicago
Make memories at the extraordinary Skydeck Chicago, the highest observation deck in the United States and voted one of TripAdvisor’s Top Ten World’s Most Popular…
Architecture & history, Museums, Sponsored
Explore the Chicago Architecture Center
There’s no better place to learn about the city’s dynamic history and amazing architecture than at the Chicago Architecture Center (CAC). Though established in 1966,…
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