This post covers the most enjoyable movie studio tours in and around Hollywood. With so many historic studios in the area, it might be difficult to pick just one to visit. Taking a studio tour is one of the top things to do in LA. Disclosure: While our recommendations are always unbiased, we may receive a […]
This post is an overview of the September weather in Los Angeles, including snow and precipitation forecasts, as well as tips on how to dress and things to do. Be sure to look into what August and October is like in LA, as well! HOW WARM IS IT IN LA IN SEPTEMBER? Summer weather continues […]
This post is an overview of the August weather in Los Angeles, including average temperatures, rainfall expection, as well as tips on how to dress and things to do. HOW WARM IS IT IN LA IN AUGUST? August in Los Angeles tends to be warm and dry with comfortable evenings and mornings allowing ample time […]
This post is an overview of the May weather in Los Angeles, including snow and precipitation forecasts, as well as tips on how to dress and things to do. HOW WARM IS IT IN LA IN MAY? May is one of the best months of the year to visit Los Angeles and explore this great […]
This post is an overview of the May weather in Chicago, including snow and precipitation forecasts, as well as tips on how to dress and things to do. If you're going to be in town either just before or after this month, make sure to read our posts covering weather in April and June as […]
This post covers the best things to do in LA in May and has been updated for 2024. Our guides, who both live and work in Los Angeles, have listed just some of the activities taking place this month. They include free, nighttime, and family-friendly events and activities, ones we enjoy ourselves or hope to […]
This post contains details about the most popular things to do with your family in Chicago, including free things to do, nighttime activities and popular attractions. TOP 10 ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES The following section will cover the best ideas for things to do with your kids in the Windy City, covering whether an activity is […]
This post is an overview of the April weather in Chicago, including snow and precipitation forecasts, as well as tips on how to dress and things to do. Be sure to look into weather in March and May as well. HOW COLD IS CHICAGO IN APRIL? Weather in April is generally pleasant, after the months […]
Chicago is a theatre town with a lot of amazing choices! From Broadway Tours to regional theatre to tiny black box spaces producing amazing art, Chicago has it all! While visiting Chicago, there are many ways to save a buck or two on theatre tickets. See below for some suggestions. Be sure to check with the […]
We are happy to have produced several self-guided tours of Los Angeles and our collection is growing. We designed these self guided tours of Los Angeles and nearby areas to be used as tours for you to take on your own time and your own pace or as companion pieces on our guided tours. We […]
This post is an overview of the November weather in Chicago, including snow and precipitation forecasts, as well as tips on how to dress and things to do. As a retired meteorologist turned tour guide, I didn't expect that I would use my experience as a forecaster in my new career in tourism. But here […]
This post is an overview of the February weather in Chicago, including snow and precipitation forecasts, as well as tips on how to dress and things to do. While the winter has not passed yet, February is a little warmer and sunnier than January. Do not let the winter weather scare you away though, as […]
When you’re in Chicago and need to store your luggage, you have a few options, such as the airport, train and bus stations, and the increasingly popular shared-economy storage which we explain in this post. Our local tour guides are asked often by our guests about where they can store luggage in Chicago, so they […]
The world-famous Tournament of Roses Parade celebrates its 135th year on January 1st, 2024. This parade is attended by nearly 700,000 and watched by millions more worldwide. Use this post as a guide for everything you need to know about attending the parade. We’ve also included additional events that happen before and after the parade […]
If you are spending your November here in the Second City- you’ve made an excellent choice! There are so many fun Thanksgiving and Holiday activities and events to celebrate and warm up your spirits in addition to our special winter tours: Chicago Holiday Tours Pedway Tours Winter Loop Tours Check out our Chicago Visitors Guide, […]
This post covers the top things to do in Downtown Los Angeles, including free, nighttime, as well as family-friendly activities. It is geared toward tourists and visitors. For even more ideas on what to do in Downtown Los Angeles, be sure to check out our master Things to do in LA post. Top 10 Museums […]
