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Tours of Chicago

All the world's great cities have tour companies that, for a small fee, show you around. Those new to Chicago, a half-day motor coach or on-and-off "trolley" tour is the perfect way to get oriented.

Haunted Destination: Excalibur Nightclub

Chicago, Illinois

Get to Know The Magnificent Mile

Take a trip down Chicago's Magnificent Mile; A strip filled with shops, restaurants, hotels, occasional street entertainers and evidence of a convention city's love of unconventional architecture.

5 Real-Life Locations From Comic Books

See the destinations that inspired the fictional worlds of some of your favorite superheroes.

Gangsters in Chicago

Take the Untouchable Tour, a gangster tour of Chicago started by Craig Alton in 1988. Al Capone, the most famous gangster in Chicago history is at the center of this thrilling tour of the city.

Historic Chicago

Immerse yourself in Chicago's history.

Enjoying Chicago's Parks

Check out some of Chicago's many grand, sprawling-green parks.

Postcard From Lollapalooza

Chicago, IL

Best Lollapalooza Hotels

For rockin’ hotels during Lollapalooza, check out our top picks.

Chicago's Best Value Hotels

Oyster.com's top picks for value hotels in Chicago.

Best Chicago Business Hotels

Oyster.com's picks for the best business hotels in Chicago.

Historic Chicago Tour

Explore Chicago's architecture, neighborhoods and more with these tour guide tips.

Invasion of the Bedbugs

The resurgence of bedbugs has travelers' skin crawling. Find out how to identify, avoid and handle a bedbug infestation.

What to Do on Chicago's Lake Shore Drive

Lake Shore Drive in Chicago is a beautiful extended stretch of urban parkway in America. The best way to experience it is by driving south to north; here's where to stop on the way.