ZooLights activities include photos with Santa, holiday crafting for children, carousel and train rides, and holiday gift shopping. And beer and wine.

Surrounding the museum’s main floor, more than 50 trees and displays are beautifully decorated by volunteers from Chicago’s ethnic communities

The haunt features 20,000 square feet of terror with more than 35 rooms where guests determine their own fate based on the choices they make

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Ever wish you had an active local’s advice on how best to enjoy the city? We have too, so here are some answers Hilary Ward Concierge at the Amalfi Hotel How long you’ve lived here: A total of 20 years in the nearby suburbs, going on nine years downtown. What you like best about Chicago: ...

Hella Neumann Concierge at the Wyndham How long you’ve lived here: Two and a half years. What you like best about Chicago: Sunshine, rain or snow, Chicago has always something to offer. Spend your day at one of the many museums, browse stores downtown, mingle among the locals in one of the diverse neighborhoods, listen ...