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Travel guides, attractions, and practical trip ideas for Illinois.

Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago

Art Institute of Chicago

March 13, 2014 / by BT Travel Staff

Free: Thursdays 5pm – 8pm The Art Institute of Chicago can be traced back to a free art school and gallery founded in 1866. Today, the...

Museum of Stained Glass Windows
Chicago

Museum of Stained Glass Windows

March 13, 2014 / by BT Travel Staff

Free: All time The Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows is a permanent exhibition which opened in February 2000 at Chicago’s Navy Pier entertainment complex. It...

Smart Museum
Chicago

Smart Museum

March 13, 2014 / by BT Travel Staff

Free: All time The David and Alfred Smart Museum of Art is an art museum located on the campus of the University of Chicago in Chicago,...

Navy Pier
Chicago

Navy Pier

October 22, 2013 / by BT Travel Staff

Free: All time Navy Pier is an entertainment hub along the Chicago shoreline of Lake Michigan. What was originally constructed as a cargo facility is today...

Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
Chicago

Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago

October 22, 2013 / by BT Travel Staff

Free: Every Tuesday (only for IL residents); All time for children under 12 years old The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago has hosted several notable debut...

Chicago Greeter City Tour
Chicago

Chicago Greeter City Tour

October 21, 2013 / by BT Travel Staff

Free: All time Chicago Greeter Program lets tourists explore this city with knowledgeable locals as their guides. The 2-4 hour guided visits of Chicago is totally...

Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago

Lincoln Park Zoo

October 21, 2013 / by BT Travel Staff

Free: All time Lincoln Park Zoo was founded in 1868, making it one of the oldest zoos in the U.S. Not only did it stand the...

Buckingham Fountain Water Show
Chicago

Buckingham Fountain Water Show

October 21, 2013 / by BT Travel Staff

Free: All time Buckingham Fountain is a Chicago landmark in the center of Grant Park. Dedicated in 1927, it is one of the largest fountains in...