Chicago is one of the greatest cities in the U.S. To experience it properly, you must weed out all of its tourist traps. We've done that for you here. Enjoy!

Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere / Sun-Times Share We asked Sun-Times readers to recommend little-known spots they’d take visitors to Chicago to see — and tourist traps they’d suggest skipping.

This iconic pier is a meeting point for locals and tourists looking to enjoy lake views and a wide range of recreational activities. Chicago's food scene is top-notch, and no trip would be ...

With a lift from major events, Chicago welcomed 55.3 million visitors last year, up 6.5% over 2023 and setting a post-pandemic high.

First proposed in 2016, the marina will finally allow public boaters to dock — by the hour or even overnight — near Navy Pier ...

Chicago companies and tourist attractions are concerned about a drop in international tourists, as Canadian tour companies drop visits to Chicago and other popular destinations. For almost two ...

In terms of Chicago tourist attractions, few things rival Anish Kapoor's masterpiece "The Bean," a.k.a. Cloud Gate in Millennium Park. The mirrored sculpture has been a popular fixture in downtown ...

a lot of people made their way down to Chicago’s lakefront Sunday, taking advantage of free days at some of the city’s biggest tourist attractions. Young Natalia Zepeda was at the Shedd Aquari ...

Donation Options Search Search Search Chicago businesses and tourist attractions say they’re worried international tourism, particularly from Canada, will decline because of President Donald ...