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Our 10 Favorite Summer Activities in Chicago

Here’s how to make the most of the summer season in the Windy City.

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.

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.

Best Lollapalooza Hotels

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

Best Chicago Business Hotels

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

Enjoying Chicago's Parks

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

Chicago's Best Value Hotels

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

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.

Invasion of the Bedbugs

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

Historic Chicago Tour

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

Chicago Weekend Guide

A quick guide for seeing the best of the Windy City in just 48 hours.

The weather outside may be frightful, but this vibrant city is filled with historic architecture, foodie treasures and plenty of comedy and culture to keep you busy even in the chilliest months. See some of Travel Channel's top picks.