We Asked Locals for Chicago’s Worst Tourist Traps. They Did Not Hold Back.
Chicago locals spill on the city’s worst tourist traps — from overpriced Ferris wheels to soggy deep dish. Here’s what to skip and where to actually go instead.
Chicago locals spill on the city’s worst tourist traps — from overpriced Ferris wheels to soggy deep dish. Here’s what to skip and where to actually go instead.
Chicago has some of the finest public sculpture of any city in the world. Here’s the local’s guide to 24 spectacular monuments, installations, and public art pieces worth going out of your way for.
If your ideal Chicago outing involves craft beer, a little local history, and not having to organize the logistics yourself, this brewery tour is worth adding to your list.
If you’re visiting the city, these are the must-try Chicago foods that belong on every food lover’s list.
Get the inside scoop on Chicago’s best indoor activities. We asked locals where they actually go when it pours so visitors can plan a seamless day.
Chicago’s basically an outdoor art gallery. Turn a corner and boom — a whole wall telling a story. These are 12 famous Chicago murals worth going out of your way for at least once. Bring your camera. And a little time to wander.
Discover where Chicago locals actually go for the best skyline views. From hidden gems to famous rooftops, see which restaurant was voted the clear winner!
Ditch the traffic and the rental car. From a secret $10 lakefront cruise to the epic California Zephyr, here are the 5 scenic train rides from Chicago actually worth the ticket.
15 hidden gems in Chicago locals say you need to see. The museums, gardens, and hidden interiors that make Chicago Chicago. From the Loop to Hyde Park.
Whether you’re planning your first trip or you’ve lived here for years, these are the places that’ll make you fall in love with Chicago all over again.
Where do Chicagoans actually go for a hot dog? We asked locals and got the same 8 answers — Portillo’s, Wiener Circle, Fat Johnnie’s, and more.