You’ll need to go off the beaten path to uncover some of Chicago’s best kept secrets. Luckily, you have a tour guide. Take a look at some of our favorite under-the-radar finds in our diverse neighborhoods.
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Go off the grid
Get the inside scoop on Chicago's most one-of-a-kind stops for a trip that's anything but ordinary.
Soak in tiki vibes at Lost Lake in Logan Square
Museum like a local
Chicago is known for our major museums. But these offbeat spots and their quirky collections are well worth a trip outside downtown.
Explore unique exhibits at the Museum of Science and Industry
Head for the fringe
Be mesmerized by avant-garde performances at underground venues.
Catch a late-night cabaret show
Hang with the locals
Explore the city's hippest neighborhoods, where you'll find everything from larger-than-life murals to hole-in-the-wall bars.
Enjoy cocktails on a local patio.
Sleep unique
If you're into extraordinary over ordinary when it comes to where you stay, Chicago’s unique hotels are going to make it hard to leave.
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