When you’re exploring the Windy City, it’s easy to get caught up in the skyline, the deep-dish pizza, and the buzz of Michigan Avenue. But if you want to really understand Chicago—its triumphs, tragedies, and transformations—the Chicago History Museum is the perfect place to start. My oldest son is a history buff. When he joined…
Chicago is a city with layers of history—some celebrated, others tragic, and many that linger in the shadows. If you’re looking for a unique way to experience the Windy City after dark, a ghost tour is the perfect mix of storytelling, history, and spine-tingling adventure. While attending a work conference in Chicago, it was my…
Chicago’s skyline is a masterpiece of modern architecture and there’s no better way to experience it than from the deck of a Wendella boat. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a Windy City regular, Wendella’s architecture tour offers a fresh perspective on the city’s towering legends, historic bridges, and riverfront charm. My son and I…
The Field Museum is one of the most popular natural history museums in the world. The massive building provides hours of educational opportunities for people of all ages. Explore the world of dinosaurs, life underground, ancient Egypt and even death. With so many exhibits at the Field Museum, it’s going to be too long of…
With so many things to explore across Chicago, the Shedd Aquarium is one of the most popular hot spots. There’s a little something for everyone, from a fun 4-D theater experience to endless numbers of fish and wildlife from around the world. The Shedd Aquarium is worth a visit if you’re in Chicago, and with…
I love engaging museums that give people of all ages the opportunity to dive into science, history or more. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago has all of that and more. I was able to fly into outer space, watch a lightning storm over my head and go underground in a coal mine….
I love finding activities for my colleagues and I to enjoy when we travel to work conferences. It often requires a lot of online research to find activities that work for the group. It’s also challenging when taking the weather into account – because it can get bitterly cold in Chicago in November. We ended…
Chicago has so many things to see and do. I’ve been there several times for various work conferences, and it seems like each time, I’m able to experience something new. But if you’re planning to visit several of the more popular venues in Chicago, you may want to consider getting a Chicago CityPASS so you…
Things at the Museum of Illusions Chicago aren’t always as they seem. A short person can become tall. Another may be able to walk on the ceiling, while another person appears to teleport in an infinity well. The photo opportunities are everywhere at the museum, and it’s an experience you and your friends will be…
Are you afraid of heights? Do they make you a little squeemish? Don’t let that stop you from taking a ride to the 94th floor and experiencing 360 Chicago Observation Deck. And don’t forget to snag an experience on Tilt to look out over the edge of the building at the streets directly below. Some…
