Retrace Geoffrey Baer’s footsteps with these self-guided tours of the locations featured in The Most Beautiful Places in Chicago and The Most Beautiful Places in Chicago 2.
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What to Watch in December
Holiday specials from Mary Berry and The Tabernacle Choir, more beautiful places with Geoffrey Baer, Lucy Worsley on Agatha Christie, and more highlights help you enjoy the end of the year.
Rick Steves Wants Americans to “Get to Know the Other 96% of Humanity”
The travel guru Rick Steves believes that travel can change lives and improve the world by broadening perspectives. "I'm sort of into cultural shock," he said. "I think it's a constructive thing."
Test Your Chicago News Knowledge with Our November News Quiz
A high-profile trial, a new city budget, and a surprise birth at a zoo. How many local news stories did you keep up with this month? Test your knowledge with our November news quiz.
Geoffrey Baer on 'The Most Beautiful Places in Chicago 2'
In The Most Beautiful Places in Chicago 2, Geoffrey Baer explores more eye-popping places around Chicago, and the stories behind them. He spoke to us about the new special.
Celebrate the Holidays with WTTW's Festive Programming
Cozy up with family and friends and enjoy our line-up of holiday programming as the nights get shorter and the holidays approach.
“To Not Document It Is Impossible”: A Q&A with Mstyslav Chernov, the Director of ‘20 Days in Mariupol’
Brighten Your Holiday Season with These Light Shows Around Chicago
Lighten up! The holidays are almost here. Many of the Chicago area’s holiday light festivals kick off in mid-November and run through early January.