Best Chicago Boat Tours: Take a Lake or River Cruise
Taking one of the many Chicago boat tours is a delightful way to experience the Windy City.
The Midwest
Stories about the Midwestern states of Kansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
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Attractions and Things to do on Route 66 in Illinois
Start where the Mother Road begins and explore Route 66 in Illinois.
Chicago in Summer: Guide to 39 Best Things to do
Explore Chicago in summer with our comprehensive guide. Discover its beaches, events, festivals, and attractions.
LondonHouse Chicago: the Quirky Story of a 1923 Beaux-Arts Beauty
LondonHouse Chicago is a luxurious lifestyle hotel in an historic skyscraper. Learn the story behind this beaux-arts beauty and why the hotel’s motto is “It starts here.”
Centuries of Secrets at Cahokia Mounds
Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site preserves the history of an advanced pre-Columbian civilization. Learn about this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Tiptoe through the Tulips: 21 Best Things to do in Chicago in Spring
After a long winter, Chicago in Spring comes alive. Discover the many things to do after the city thaws.
7 Best Hotels Near McCormick Place Chicago
When you need a place to stay near the country’s largest convention center, you can’t get any closer than these hotels near McCormick Place.
Palmer House Hilton: Myths & Romance in Chicago’s Oldest Hotel
Palmer House Chicago is an historic luxury hotel located in the heart of downtown. It’s one of the oldest continuously operating hotels in the United States, and it began with a love story.
Museum of Science and Industry Chicago: a World-Class Destination
Everything you need to know about visiting the Museum of Science and Industry Chicago, including free days and its fascinating history.
A Crescendo of Forces: How Theodore Thomas & Friends Founded the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Learn the story behind one of the most well-respected orchestras in the world and how one man made today’s Chicago Symphony Orchestra possible.
27 Things to do in in Marinette Wisconsin: A Touch of Royalty, a Dose of History, and the Great Outdoors
A visit to Marinette WI is filled with history, the great outdoors, and a touch of royalty.
27 Best Things to do in Chicago on a Budget
Ready to explore the Windy City, but worried it’ll be too expensive? Check out all these things to do in Chicago on a budget.