Museums and sights
Field Museum, the Shedd, Navy Pier, the Skydeck and Wrigley Field.
Unusual Tours in Chicago
There's no shortage of tour options in Chicago , with tours available for nearly any combination of interest, budget, mode of transport and length of time.
Millennium Park
Millennium Park was built in 2004 and occupies 24.5 acres of the northwest corner of Grant Park .
The Chicago Flag
The Chicago city flag has two light blue stripes running horizontally across a white background. Between the two strips are four red stars, each with six points.
Enjoying a Drink with a View at the John Hancock Building
The John Hancock Center on Michigan Avenue is the sixth-tallest building in the US and is home to the highest residential space in the world.
Taking in the View from the Willis Tower Skydeck
You may be wondering what the heck the Willis Tower is, and that's normal. Most people know the tallest building in Chicago (and in the entire Western Hemisphere) by it's former name, the Sears…
Walking through History at the Field Museum
The world-famous Field Museum of Chicago is located on the city's lakefront Museum Campus and showcases thousands of anthropological and biological artifacts, including the largest, most-complete and…
Free Museum Days in Chicago
Most of Chicago's major museums offer at least a few free days every year. Some even offer free hours every week. Here's a list of free days and times at some of Chicago's best museums.
Free Summer Events in Millennium Park and Grant Park
To many people, Millennium Park and Grant Park seem indistinguishable from one another, and truth be told Millennium Park is actually located inside Grant Park, in the northwest corner, so you'd be…
Things to do at Navy Pier
Navy Pier is one of Chicago's largest tourist traps. During summer, it's overrun with people - mostly large families and out-of-towners.
Five Best Exhibits at the Museum of Science and Industry
Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry is one of the largest science museums in the world.
Attending a Chicago Cubs Game at Wrigley Field
Chicago is home to two Major League Baseball teams - the Chicago White Sox, who are based out on the south side, and the Chicago Cubs, who make their home in the north side's Wrigley Field.
The Chicago Film Tour
Most people know that certain films - The Dark Knight, Blues Brothers, Adventures in Babysitting - were filmed in Chicago.
Going Off to the Races at Arlington Park
Many people - even some residents - may not realize that Chicago has its very own race track, and one that is quite easy to get to even without a car.
The Museum of Contemporary Photography
The Museum of Contemporary Photography doesn't top many travelers' "must-do" lists for Chicago.
The Great Chicago Fire
Late one night, when we were all in bed, Old Mother Leary left a lantern in the shed; And when the cow kicked it over, she winked her eye and said, "There’ll be a hot time in the old town, tonight."…
Chicago's Free Museums
While many of Chicago's museums offer free days throughout the year, some are just free all year round. Here's the list of Chicago's always-free museums.
Embracing the Crowds at Navy Pier
Every city has one - one of those spots that tops the list of every tourist's "must-do" list, yet where locals will only venture when they have no choice (or when they're entertaining…
Seeing Stars at the Adler Planetarium
Chicago's Adler Planetarium is probably the most-overlooked of all of the city's museums.
Watching History Unfold at the Museum of Science and Industry
The Museum of Science and Industry is one of the largest science museums in the world. Built in 1893 for the Word's Columbian Exposition, it officially opened as a museum in 1933.
Checking out Masterpieces at the Art Institute
The Chicago Art Institute is arguably one of the best art museums in the country. Home to famous works by artists like Picasso, Monet, Cezanne, and Wood, the museum features thousands of paintings,…
Going Under the Sea at the Shedd Aquarium
Chicago's Shedd Aquarium is known as one of the best places in the country to learn about marine life and see underwater creatures up close.
Getting Up Close to the Animals at Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo
The Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago is one of the oldest zoos in the United States. It's also the nation's largest free zoo and is home to over 1200 animals from more than 230 species.