Tours & attractions
Experience Chicago online: Virtual tours & digital experiences
Chicago is home to awe-inspiring museums, iconic architecture, and world-famous sites — and you can explore them all from the comfort of your home. These…
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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 our city’s amazing architecture than at the Chicago Architecture Center (CAC), housed in a stunning building overlooking the…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Museums, Tours & attractions
The blockbuster Andy Warhol exhibit is coming to Chicago
This October, the Art Institute of Chicago will present more than 350 works by one of the world’s most iconic artists in one show-stopping exhibit. Andy…
Tours & attractions
2 Chicago-area Wright buildings named UNESCO World Heritage sites
The Chicagoland area is now home to two UNESCO World Heritage sites. The Robie House in Chicago’s Hyde Park and the Unity Temple in nearby…
Tours & attractions
What’s new on the Chicago Riverwalk
Chicago has always been a city of two waterfronts — Lake Michigan, with 26 miles of sandy beachfront, and the Chicago River, which flows through…
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…
Itineraries
Chicago’s best spots for selfies
Looking for that perfect Chicago photo opp? Not to worry — with this roundup of must-see places to visit in Chicago, your selfie game will…
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…
Museums & art, Tours & attractions
30 free things to do in Chicago
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…
Architecture & history, Tours & attractions
Chicago architecture tours and attractions
Whether you’re a lover of Beaux Arts and Victorian, or inspired by clean-lined modernism, you’ll feel right at home surrounded by Chicago’s history-defining architecture. From…
Museums & art
Explore Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium combines the best of early 20th-century aquariums — a diverse, global animal collection surrounded by mouth-dropping architecture, and a commitment to 21st-century advances…
Museums & art
See cutting-edge exhibits at Chicago’s Museum of Contemporary Art
It may surprise you. Challenge you. Excite you. Inspire you. Chicago’s Museum of Contemporary Art invites you to discover the great artists of our time,…
Museums & art
Walk through space and time at Adler Planetarium
Extending out into Lake Michigan from its Museum Campus home, Adler Planetarium is America’s first planetarium and it has become a recognized leader in science…
Free & cheap
5 free off-the-beaten-path things to do in Chicago
You’ll feel just like one of the locals as you wander beyond downtown Chicago to discover little-known gems steeped in history and artistry. Best of…
Museums & art
Get curious at the Museum of Science and Industry
The Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) is home to more than 35,000 awe-inspiring artifacts and hundreds of exhibits. Climb aboard a WWII German U-Boat.…
Sports & recreation, Tours & attractions
Gallagher Way at Wrigley Field
Wrigley Field’s open air backyard is a bustling hub for neighbors, fans, and visitors. Whether or not it’s baseball season, you’ll find a slew of…
Tours & attractions
Chicago’s observation decks
The sky’s the limit in Chicago — literally. Two one-of-a-kind observation decks, in two of the world’s most famous skyscrapers, make your elevator trip the…
Family, Itineraries
Top 10 Chicago must-dos with teens or tweens
One thing teens and tweens will never call Chicago is boring. Whether they’re thrill-seekers, explorers, artists, shopaholics or knowledge hounds, these 10 must-dos will have…
Free & cheap, Itineraries
2-day budget Chicago itinerary
Here’s the skinny on two days of budget-friendly Chicago sights and experiences, covering everything from beer tastings to neighborhood tours and attractions you won’t want…
Parks & outdoors
7 things you didn’t know about the Chicago Riverwalk
There’s so much more to do at the Chicago Riverwalk than simply stroll along a picturesque river. The Riverwalk is a lifestyle — a uniquely…
Tours & attractions
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…
LGBTQ+
LGBTQ+ Chicago tours and attractions
Chicago is one of the most inclusive cities in the country, with a long and vibrant LGBTQ+ history. Come explore the local museums, tours, and…
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