Travel in Chicago

Architecture river cruise

Ninety minutes of world-class buildings from the water. Docent-led boats only.

Blues night in Chicago

Kingston Mines till late. Two stages, no bad seat.

Deep dish vs thin crust day

One of each, no fence-sitting. Riverwalk stroll between rounds.

Garfield Park conservatory

Palm room in January beats everything. Free, warm, enormous.

Millennium Park morning skate

Open-air rink with the Bean watching. Rentals on site.

Skydeck Ledge sunrise

Glass box over the city, first slot empty. Book the earliest entry.