Trip ideas and planning
Itineraries, family trips and reasons to go.
Why You Should Add Chicago to Your RTW Trip
Planning a RTW trip is a long process that takes a lot of time and effort, and figuring out your itinerary is one of the most difficult parts.
Romantic Things to Do In Chicago
Chicago may not immediately appear to be a romantic city. It's big, loud, and busy.
Solo Travel in Chicago
Chicago is an ideal city for solo travelers. There is so much to see and do here, and most of it can be enjoyed just as easily on your own as with friends or family.
The Vienna Beef Factory Tour
There’s an old saying about how you never want to see how your sausage is made, but that’s exactly what you can do when you tour the Vienna Beef factory in Chicago.
5 Ways to Get out on the Water in Chicago
One of the best ways to see the city of Chicago is from the water. We're surrounded by it. The Chicago River encircles the Loop while the waters of Lake Michigan lap at our eastern shore.
Four Ways to Work Out in Chicago
Many Chicagoans are fitness fanatics - when your city's signature food is the calorie-laden deep-dish pizza, you kind of have to be if you want to keep the pounds off - so it's easy to find ways to…
The Best Spas in Chicago
Hours spent wandering the streets of Chicago, rushing from landmark to museum, and trudging from shop to shop on Michigan Avenue can really tire a tourist out.
15 Reasons to Love Chicago
Though it's often called the Second City, Chicago will always be number one in the hearts and minds of many people - both residents and visitors - who are captivated by the world-class museums, funky…
Plan a Summer Long-Weekend in Chicago
Chicago is a perfect long weekend getaway destination, especially during summer. Memorial Day weekend kicks off the summer; it's the weekend that restaurants (that haven't already) open up their…
Plan a Family Trip to Chicago
Chicago is an ideal destination for families. From the Lincoln Park Zoo to the fantastical theatre productions, there are plenty of activities for families to enjoy, and many are completely free .
Itinerary: Three Days in Chicago
You could easily spend several days, even weeks, in Chicago and not see half of what the city has to offer. Heck, I've lived here for years and still haven't seen and done everything I'd like.
Family-Friendly Fun in Chicago
Chicago is a great city for families. There's so much to see and do here, and most of the major sights are appropriate for both children and adults.
Six Perfect Winter Activities in Chicago
Chicago's location along the shores of Lake Michigan means that the city suffers from what's known as "lake effect" weather, which is a nice way of saying that it gets cold here. Really cold.