Science and Tech and Robots, oh my! They've got a LEGO Exhibit right now. Come on. LEGO.

Takashi. Murakami. 'Nuff Said

Chicago's annual summer late-night event, The Fly Honey Show is cabaret, burlesque, and variety from a radically body-positive place.

A world premiere musical based on the 13 year old boy who was the inspiration for the Trevor Project - As he deals with adolescence and all that goes with it, Trevor begins to explore what it means to be himself, influenced by his friends, parents . . . and Diana Ros

A new name for a Chicago late-night institution, The Infinite Wrench is a barrage of two-minute plays, new each week, done in the Neo-Futurist's signature style.

What sprung from the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition now stands as Chicago's Field Museum. Its neo-Classical buildings are stocked with more than 25 million artifacts—some up to 4.6 billion years old. This vast collection of fascinating relics exhilarates history buffs and curious novices alike.

The museum's main attraction is Sue, the world's largest, best-preserved, and most complete T. rex ever discovered. Purchased for more than 8 million dollars in 1997, the remarkable fossil stands 13 feet (4 m) tall and 42 feet (13 m) long. Enjoy a photo opportunity under her stunted arms and marvel at the mural depicting her as she lived.

As you take in the massive dinosaurs, ancient gems, and stunning taxidermy, stroll toward Ancient Egypt for floor-to-ceiling hieroglyphs, mummified cats, and an authentic Pharaonic tomb. Then discover the Evolving Planet exhibit, a journey through the past 4 billion years of life on Earth, from single-celled organisms to modern city dwellers.

Other highlights include the Hall of Jades, which explores China's prehistoric past and its enduring empire with more than 400 objects on display; the Grainger Hall of Gems, a breathtaking collection of hard-to-find stones and expertly crafted jewelry; and Restoring Earth, an investigation by leading scientists into wilderness conservation.

Spend the day lingering over one of the finest collections of art in the world at The Art Institute of Chicago. Download the mobile experience, with audio tours and a location-aware map to help you plot a course through the museum’s 1 million square feet of exhibit space, the second largest in the country, which showcases 300,000 works of art. The Ryan Learning Center offers free art-making for kids, as well as Journey Maker, a new digital interactive tool that allows your family create their own tour of the museum.

The Art Institute boasts the largest collection of impressionist art outside of Paris.
Ponder the mesmerizing landscape of Seurat’s A Sunday on La Grande Jatte and peer into the 19th-century before Gustav Caillebotte's Paris Street; Rainy Day. In the American collection, marvel at iconic works like the Nighthawks diner scene by Edward Hopper and the Midwestern farmer and daughter depicted in Grant Wood’s American Gothic.

After years of meticulous conservation and a complete gallery renovation, the museum recently welcomed its beloved collection of early European arts to its new home in The Deering Family Galleries of Medieval and Renaissance Art, Arms, and Armor. The installation features nearly 700 objects from the Middle Ages and Renaissance, including monumental altarpieces, exquisite jewelry, and armored figures on horseback.

Grab a bite to eat at one of the museum's 3 restaurants if you need a break, and be sure to stop in one of the 2 gift shops for an art-inspired souvenir.

Get a new perspective of the Windy City on this guided streamlined adventure. Glide past iconic landmarks, along the scenic shores of Lake Michigan, and through the city's most beautiful parks. This is an ideal tour for anyone with a tight schedule, who still wants to catch Chicago's top sights.

Enjoy a 30-minute safety and instructional orientation before heading out to enjoy the charm and beauty of Chicago. Then ride through the centerpiece of this tour, impeccably manicured Grant Park, host to some of Chicago’s largest festivals and spectator events. The 319 acre (130 ha) park is home to the world-renowned Buckingham Fountain.

With your professional guide in the lead, admire the architectural wonders of Chicago’s skyline and cruise along the beaches of the glistening lakefront and Monroe Harbor. Wind your way through Museum Campus, listening to your guide's brief narration of the surrounding structures. Admire the Adler Planetarium's epic dome, the oldest in the country, and marvel at the sheer size of the Shedd Aquarium.

We'd recommend the Lakefront and Museum Campus Tour to see what the lake has to offer.

Chicago's signature boat tour, hosted by the Chicago Architecture Foundation.