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.

Great place for water sports and biking.

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.

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

This museum brings the Second City's long and colorful history to life, with exhibits on everything from the Great Fire of 1871 to the city's rich background in sports.

One of America's premier natural history museums, the Field's "Live over Time" exhibit now houses "Sue," the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex ever discovered.

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

Chicago's top tourist attraction offers 50 acres of parks, gardens (beer and botanical), shops, restaurants, cultural attractions and a 150-foot Ferris wheel.

One of the top academic sites in the United States, and probably the university with the most Nobel prize winners (especially in physics and economics) anywhere.  The campus is known for its...

A nature museum that combines learning with high-quality interactive displays and activities.

Ethnically diverse Chicago neighborhood.

A branch of the International College of Surgeons that is dedicated to portraying the art and science of surgery.

Historic company town built for the employees of the Pullman Railroad Car company is now a neighborhood on the Far South Side of Chicago.