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Bordering Chicago along Lake Michigan, the communities of the North Shore seem farther from the bustle of downtown, thanks to abundant green spaces, including the Chicago Botanic Garden.
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Less than 10 miles from downtown Chicago, the western suburb of Oak Park boasts the world’s largest collection of Frank Lloyd Wright-designed homes and buildings. But there’s plenty more to see in...
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Sue the T. Rex—for years one of the most prominent displays at Chicago's Field Museum—has moved to a new upstairs home, complete with video and audio to tell visitors more about the dinosaur...
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You had us at deep-dish—but that was before we knew how much more pizza there is to love in Chicago. Steve Dolinksy, author of Pizza City USA, gives his pizza picks for every style.
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Hundreds of Civil War stories live on in an urban Chicago cemetery. Here's how to explore on your own or with a guided tour.
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The Windy City continues to delight and surprise with new(ish) hotspots for foodies, history buffs, art collectors and coffee lovers.
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Follow pro tips from Chicago’s top barstool-quiz hosts to ace the trivia night scene in your own city.
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Take your Instagram aesthetic to another level with these photogenic spots throughout the Windy City, with murals, restaurants, swanky hotels and more as your backdrop.
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Boat decks look like fun until the rain—and the plastic ponchos—arrives. But now you can toast Chicago’s views in any weather.
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Fragments of buildings from across the world. A 19th-century strolling garden. A silent-film star’s prized possession. Some of the city’s best-known destinations have historic gems tucked away in...