Chicago is home to some of the nation's finest museums. The world-class Art Institute of Chicago, the Museum of Contemporary Art and Chicago's Cultural Center offer an impressive collections, art exhibits and cultural programs. A plethora of museums — the Field Museum, Adler Planetarium and A … Read More

The Art Institute of Chicago is a treasure trove of fine art by such master's as Marc Chagall, Georges Seurat, Grant Wood, Edward Hopper and Georgia O'Keeffe. The Art Institute also plays host to world-class traveling exhibits. With more than 300,000 works of art, the museum requires more than on … Read More

There are dozens of tours to guide you through this great, historic city or you can head out on your own to see the sights. Noteworthy buildings, landmarks and public art abound here. For a start, head to the historic Water Tower, a frequently photographed structure fortunate to survive the Great … Read More

Even if you can't catch a game at Wrigley, a tour of this hallowed home of the Chicago Cubs is bound to be a "hit" with sports and history buffs alike. Built in 1914, the ballpark — originally known as Weeghman Park — has witnessed such historic moments as Babe Ruth's "called shot," Erni … Read More

Chicago is definitely a family-friendly city. Kids are sure to enjoy the hands-on fun at the three-story Chicago Children's Museum, suited for toddlers through teens. The Field Museum is jam-packed with such fascinating finds as mummies, fossils and, of course, dinosaurs — it's famously home … Read More

Chicago is proud of its parks, and with good reason. Outdoor movies and evening concerts are a summer tradition at Grant Park, where visitors are treated to a nightly light show at the Buckingham Fountain, patterned after the Latona Fountain at Versailles but twice as big. Lovely Lincoln Park stre … Read More