Chicago

Don’t take the Seadog speedboat sightseeing tour from Navy Pier. Instead, hop the fascinating if tourist-packed Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise that plies…

Don’t be afraid to swim in Lake Michigan. The water’s fine, weather permitting, and Chicago has 27 beaches along the…

Chicagoans are almost always happy to chat. Don’t be shy about striking up a conversation or asking for directions.

You can buy contactless Ventra tickets from station vending machines for $5, and rides cost a flat $2.50 regardless of…