Mexican museum located in the Pilsen neighborhood.

Art Deco skyscraper recently renovated in its new incarnation as a Hard Rock hotel.

Considered a miracle of engineering at the time of its construction.  Most of the floors consist of condominiums.  Its observation tower affords a quite different view of the downtown Chicago area...

Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies reopens in November 2007 in a new, environmentally sustainable facility that offers spectacular skyline, park, and lake views. Highlights include a display of over 1,000 objects from Spertus Museum's collection, changing special exhibitions, an interactive Children's Center, a Wolfgang Puck kosher café and a gift and bookshop. A diverse schedule of public programming includes lectures, performance, and film. Research facilities are available at the Asher Library and Chicago Jewish Archives.

At this boutique that also sells books and clothing, the real star is the one-and-only, complete line of American Girl dolls.

Established in 1868, this 35-acre, beautifully landscaped zoo is one of America's last free-admission zoos. The Great Ape House has one of the best assemblages of gorillas and chimpanzees in the world.

This upscale shopping district on North Michigan Avenue sparkles during the holiday season with the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival, featuring street sales, holiday music and entertainment.

Former site of the Chicago Public Libary, this lovely building is known for its exquisite Tiffany mosaics, especially in its performance venue, Preston Bradley Hall.  It provided changing exhibits...

A ride to the top of North America's tallest building gives you a panoramic view of the architecture, neighborhoods and lake that make Chicago unique.

Large historic conservatory (primarily indoor but some outdoor displays) located near an el stop in Garfield Park, one of the cities largest parks.  Conservatory is operated by the Chicago Parks...

The "Dinosaur Expedition," where kids dig for bones and conduct archaeological research is just one of the many hands-on exhibits at the Chicago Children's Museum.

Chicago's historic Water Tower has been transformed into the city's official photo gallery.

Dedicated in 1844, this park covers 319 acres along Lake Michigan and is home to the Shedd Aquarium, the Adler Planetarium, the Field Museum and the Art Institute.

Largest gay bar and club in Illinois, famous for its Sunday afternoon sing-a-longs to videos.  Very popular.

Blues club located on the north side of Chicago.

Ethnically diverse Chicago neighborhood.

Popular Blues club located in Chicago's North Side has hosted such great musicians as Sunnyland Slim and Pinetop Perkins.