Lake Shores to Gulf Shores

Take a boat cruise for skyline views, follow the lakefront trail and relax on beaches tucked among 41 kilometers of shoreline.

Marvel at Lake Michigan and Chicago’s famed architecture from the Sky Deck at Willis Tower or 360 CHICAGO at 875 North Michigan Avenue, formerly the Hancock Building.

From the Museum Campus to Navy Pier, Chicago’s lakefront beckons with endless fun.

See music night and day at 250-plus venues – from the Grand Ole Opry and Bluebird Cafe to the festive scene of Lower Broadway.

The city is home to more music museums than anywhere in the world celebrating an array of genres, musicians and cultures.

Try Southern staples, hot chicken, chef-driven menus and three MICHELIN-starred restaurants, and enjoy foodie walking tours and hands-on classes.

The largest spaceflight museum on Earth captivates with real rockets and hands-on fun.

Wander among vibrant blooms, lush foliage and the USA’s largest open-air butterfly house.

This former textile mill houses public artist studios and hosts live performances and creative classes.

See the world’s largest collection of motorcycles, plus rare classic cars and an on-site racetrack.

Learn about turning points in the Civil Rights Movement at educational centers, landmarks and historic sites.

Play acclaimed courses on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail including Ross Bridge Resort and Oxmoor Valley.

Celebrate Mardi Gras in its North American birthplace or visit the Mobile Carnival Museum.

A number of compelling sites and museums trace Mobile’s past, present and future.

Stroll historic districts to discover cosmopolitan restaurants, lively bars and local eateries offering a variety of cuisine.

Among festive street scenes, see iconic iron balconies and dance at jazz clubs in the city’s oldest neighborhood.

Walk this bustling corridor to listen to jazz, blues and reggae in famed music venues every night.

Just outside the city, take an exciting ride on an airboat or paddle serene bayous.