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Here are 10 hidden architectural details that separate the casual tourists from the true Chicago explorers.

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Whether you’re a local looking to book the ultimate summer staycation, or a visitor wanting to cool down after walking the Magnificent Mile, we’ve vetted the city’s skyline. From ultra-exclusive West Loop hangouts to massive urban resorts, here are the 8 best Chicago hotels with rooftop pools for your Summer getaway.

Think you’ve seen Chicago just because you visited the Bean? Think again. Escape the downtown tourist traps with our local’s guide to 10 Chicago neighborhoods packed with the city’s best food, art, and hidden gems.

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.

Discover the “real Chicago” without the triple-digit check. We polled locals on the best low-cost spots for tourists to explore the skyline and neighborhoods.

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.