Source Chicago—it’s not your average U.S. city. Its larger-than-life energy never ceases to amaze. A city that proudly wears ...

Navy Pier is one of Chicago’s most popular tourist attractions, and for good reason. Its more than 50 acres offer dining, shopping, boating, and theater. There’s an amusement park and a ...

The 360 CHICAGO Observation Deck is open daily from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., but keep in mind that last entry is at 10 p.m.

Home to one of the country's most impressive collections of impressionist and post-impressionist art (plus works from numerous other genres), the expansive Art Institute of Chicago features nearly ...

Some free museums to check out are Mindworks: The Science of Thinking and the Museum of Contemporary Photography both located ...

Although Helsinki, the notoriously safe Finnish capital, topped the ranking of best destinations for solo women travelers, two U.S. towns also made the top 10—including Chicago at a pretty respectable ...

Nikki Roberts is the assistant editor on the Chicago Parent team. She is always on the lookout for the coolest and trendiest new attractions, restaurants and events for Chicagoland families. Her ...

Evanston is a terrific city right outside of Chicago that has many shopping and dining locations within walking distance of campus. Visit the Downtown Evanston website for more information. Visiting ...