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Inaugurate Good Times
You don't need to be in D.C. to celebrate Obama's big day.
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May We Mention a Mansion?
Travel back to 19th-Century Chicago with a visit to the Richard H. Driehaus Museum.
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Virtual L: Library (Orange, Green, Brown)
Back to the books, the basics and the best brunch in town.
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Virtual L: Clark/Division (Red)
Happenings on the east side.
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Eccentric Exhibits
With displays ranging from amputation saws to Garfield jugs, these Chicago museums don't mind standing out from the crowd.
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Virtual L: Merchandise Mart (Brown)
Great things lie beyond the Mart.
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Virtual L: North/Clybourn
Putting the "Clybourn" back in the stop.
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Virtual L: Midway (Orange)
From cheap foods to a Lithuanian museum.
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Virtual L: Fullerton
Bustling activity isn't limited to the L platform of this transportation hub.
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Virtual L: Belmont (Red, Brown, Purple)
There's more to Belmont than flashing lights.
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Virtual L: Belmont (Red/Brown)
From fruit tarts and happy babies to Mexico-in-Epcot.
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Virtual L: Western (Brown)
More fun stuff in Lincoln Square.
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Virtual L: Addison (Brown)
It may not be the Brown Line's shining star, but this stop does give off an appealing glow.
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Virtual L: Irving Park (Brown)
What no one told you about Ravenswood.
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Campus Road Trip: Iowa City
Get crazy on game day with Hawkeye fans, calzones and ... Kyle Orton.
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Virtual L: Oak Park (Blue)
Gateway to the southwest 'burbs.
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Virtual L: Foster (Purple)
Classical music, Thai food and great Mexican eats are found in this Evanston locale.
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Virtual L: Sedgwick (Brown/Purple)
Down to earth digs touting beer gardens and cake batter.
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Virtual L: Belmont (Blue)
Exploring Little Poland.
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Virtual L: 69th (Red)
Places worth a visit in a changing 'hood.
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Virtual L: 47th (Green)
Back on the road to Bronzeville's glory days.
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Virtual L: Granville (Red)
Twentieth-century change among 20th-century antiques.
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Virtual L: Ashland (Green)
Don't be put off by its pretty exterior.
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Virtual L: Washington/Wells (Brown)
A gateway to work and play in the Loop.
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Virtual L: Central (Purple)
Head to the burbs for bakeries and boutiques.
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Virtual L: Addison (Red)
You can find more than sports and suds in Wrigley.
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Virtual L: Damen (Blue)
Six corners, infinite ways to have a good time...we help you pick your poison.
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Virtual L: Argyle (Red)
Everything you'd expect from a station with a red pagoda.
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Campus Road Trip: Bloomington
Let the Indiana Hoosiers dazzle you with beers, burgers and historically mediocre football.
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Virtual L: Clark/Division (Red)
Debauchery meets the Gold Coast.
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Virtual L: Jackson (Red)
Where the traders hang.
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Virtual L: Chicago (Blue)
This gritty part of town has plenty to offer those travelling by car or by boat.
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Virtual L: Davis (Purple)
Downtown Evanston's finest dining and drinking destinations
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Virtual L: Division (Blue)
There's more to Wicker Park than dive bars and thrift shops
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Virtual L: Roosevelt (Red/Orange/Green)
The city comes together at this South Side stop.
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Virtual L: Berwyn (Red)
Welcome to Andersonville, the North Side's hidden treasure.
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Virtual L: Grand (Red)
This stop offers true Chicago-style dining and drinking
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Campus Road Trip: East Lansing
Sparty on at Michigan State's sprawling campus.
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Campus Road Trip: Madison
Party it up with Bucky and the Badgers with beers, brats and (of course) cheese.
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Virtual L: Jarvis (Red)
Garish neon gets traded for tree-lined streets at this quiet Rogers Park stop.
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Virtual L: Diversey (Brown)
If you love music and beer, you'll keep coming back to this Lincoln Park stop.
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Campus Road Trip: Evanston
Northwestern may get no respect on the football field, but boy these smarties can party.
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Creepy Chicago Tours
These fear-filled trips will take you into the depths of a supremely spooky city.
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Campus Road Trip: Urbana-Champaign
U of I campus brings deep-dish pizza, 'Irish Nachos' and 40,000 party-mongers -- all in the heart of rural America.
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Where to Pick Your Pumpkins
You'll find a horde of gourds (plus apples, hay rides, corn mazes and more) at these local patches.
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Campus Road Trip: Ann Arbor
There's still plenty to do even if you're not one of the 100,000 lucky University of Michigan ticket holders.
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A Noble Ride Around the City
Brave it alone on one of Chicago's Noble Horse carriage rides.
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Virtual L: Armitage (Brown)
On your mark, get set, consume!
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Daytrippin' Kenosha
It's more than just a Brat Stop on the way to greener Wisconsin pastures.
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Take the Red Line to Chinatown
A quick train ride to Chicago's Chinatown is a must for epicures and adventurous types.
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Closer to Home
It's been a rough year for the Dells, but you can still have the same kind of fun (and avoid the long trip).
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Take Me Out ...
Spare the expense and trouble of our big league teams and take a trip to one of these nearby minor league ballparks.
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Michigan's Mini-Metropolis
Spend a weekend in Grand Rapids and you'll see that western Michigan is more than just cornfields and churches.
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What's Cooler than Kohler?
Burr Ridge's Kohler Waters Spa offers an easy suburban getaway.
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The Ultimate Zoodown: Brookfield vs. Lincoln Park
Is a day of pachyderms and dolphins worth a trip to Brookfield or should locals stick to their less-exotic Lincoln Park neighbors?
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Public Art in the Park
Start at the northern end of Millennium Park and wander south to catch these al fresco exhibits.
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Cruising the Chicago River
The city's best view can be found from the water.
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Gotta Get to Garfield Park!
Gnat bites, palm trees and desert delights add up to one thrilling adventure on the West Side.
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Road Map to Green Fest
Our guide to the eco-event of the year includes handy tips and can't-miss highlights.
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The View from Floor 103
Strap on your fanny-pack and take on the Sears Tower like a tourist.
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Flavor-hunting on Argyle Street
If the city's ethnic markets intimidate you, Rebecca Wheeler's tours will cure your curry fears.
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Indulging a Sweet Tooth
Skip your dinner and head straight for dessert at the Peninsula's chocolate bar.
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Up the Ante in Indiana
Hit the jackpot with a trip to Northwest Indiana, where you'll find five casinos within an hour's drive.
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Chicago Movie Locations
Reenact your favorite scenes from movies shot in Chicago at these locales.
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Life Amongst the Butterflies
An afternoon in the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven will get you through the winter.
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The Indy Scene
A trip to Indianapolis will show Chicagoans that there's more to Indiana than corn.
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Of Pork Sausage and Point
Chicago's neighbor to the north leaves you ankle deep in Miller products, pork and gravy.
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Gone Haunting
The Chicago Hauntings Tour gets spooky, but not before teaching a horrifying history lesson.
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A Galena Getaway
A trip to the historic town begins with winery-hopping and ends with a steakhouse.
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Wright Tours Done Right
A birthday-inspired trip to Oak Park fits in two Frank Lloyd Wright tours in one educational afternoon.
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Goose Island Clybourn Brewery Tour
When it comes to beer, Goose Island invites you to stretch your mind while filling your belly.
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Thoroughly Modern Mies
The Modern Skyscrapers Tour will leave your neck sore and your brain happy.
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(Sight)seeing Green
Check out local green landmarks, from City Hall's rooftop garden to the Center for Green Technology.
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Unexpected Action in Eastern Iowa
Karl rides west through the wasteland and finds a few gems beside the river.
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Head West, Young Chicagoans
A gritty ride through the city's history and landscape.
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Straight On Down the St. Charles Strip
The "Pride of the Fox" has plenty to do.
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Cheap Bastard Nadia Oehlsen
Having a ball without spending a dime in Chicago.
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The Land o' Lakes
On the road to Wisconsin in search of a great city escape.
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All's Not Quiet on the Western Front
Wheaton: It's not just a town of churches anymore.
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Public Art, Personal Favorites
Art and architecture critic Kevin Nance points his finger at some public art you should visit ASAP.
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Stargazing at Adler Planetarium
We bought astronaut ice cream and raced each other on planetary jigsaw puzzles...but left a little underwhelmed.
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Lunchtime Know-It-All Dennis Foley
This Chicago native knows every road in the city—and almost every lunch joint.
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Chicago Chocolate Tours
Sweet dreams are made of chocolate sampling tours.
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Broadway in Chicago Tour
For appreciating Chicago's theaters, the tour upstages the show.
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Wine Goddess Diana Hamann
Pairing good wine with ethnic eats.
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Eli's Cheesecake Factory Tour
Visiting the land of 12,000 cheesecakes.
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The True Blues Experience
Setting out to find real-deal blues, compliments of Rosa's Lounge.
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Finding the Farnsworth House
Modern architecture meets rural Americana west of Chicago.
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In Search of Peace and Quiet
The author of Chicago's 50 Best Places to Find Peace and Quiet fills us in on overlooked outdoor spots.
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Chicago Supernatural Tour
Leave your goosebumps at home—this tour is long on distance, short on scares.
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Navy Pier, Please!
An inner-kid smorgasbord at this carnival by the lake.
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Marveling at the Milwaukee Art Museum
Making my way north, via train, to the Midwest's architectural masterpiece.
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Pizza Joints at the Top of Their Game
International pizza expert Pat Bruno shares Chicago's best spots for regional pies.
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Graceland Cemetery Tour
Skip the all-black garb and the heavy eyeliner. This tour is more about history than headstones.
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Beyond Boystown
Robert McDonald, co-author of A Field Guide to Gay and Lesbian Chicago, shares his top five picks for dates beyond the tried-and-true.
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Getting High at the Signature Lounge
Viewing the city in style with a martini by your side.
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Roadtripping to a Resort Built by Bathrooms
Finding romance and luxury in Kohler, Wisconsin.
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Ernest Hemingway Home
Learn about Hemingway's home life in Oak Park.
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Is Science for Geeks?
An exploration of the Museum of Science and Industry.
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Biking to the Botanic Garden
Ride, stop, and smell the roses.
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Tea Comes Out of the Bag
Susan Blumberg, author of All the Tea of Chicago, reveals her top five loose leaf tea spots.
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Architecture River Cruise
Even those who couldn't build their way out of a box of Lincoln Logs will follow the easily-digestible architectural info.
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It's High Time for High Tea
Crumpets and cocktails at The Drake hotel.
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Uptown Poetry Slam
Going a round with the Uptown Poetry Slam.
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Midway Airport
Skip the 4 a.m. cab ride and sleep like a tourist.
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Sightseeing the Wright Way
Chicago-area tours aren't just for tourists.
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Nature, Meet Technology
Finding fun at Fermilab National Accelerator Laboratory.
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The Hotel Restaurant
You don't have to be from Iowa to enjoy Aria.
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