Lovely little garden. Donation-based admission through March! So glad I went today and saw all the…read moremillion bitty spring babies popping up everywhere. The water is so clear you can see a ton of cool aquatic plants and fish.

A truly magical experience. If you are looking for a peaceful, contemplative journey, look no…read morefurther. This is a gem. From the lush Gardens to the Japanese experience it was perfect. We were lucky enough to be there on a beautiful sunny fall day. Lovely place for a wedding. If you want to feel it one with nature, this is the place.

During Parents' Weekend at the University of Chicago, the university offered tours of the…read moreneighborhood through Chicago Detours. My wife did this tour a couple years ago and highly recommended it, but I wasn't especially interested because I had also gone to school here and figured I knew enough about Hyde Park already. However, she insisted that it would be worth our while and so I agreed to climb on the bus. And it was the absolutely right decision, because the tour was excellent. In fact, it wasn't just a tour of Hyde Park. It included the surrounding neighborhoods of Washington Park, Kenwood, Jackson Park, and Woodlawn. Since this was a UChicago sponsored event much of the information related to the University's investment and involvement in the area. Our tour guide and founder of Chicago Detours, Amanda, is herself a graduate of UChicago and thus she had some additional insight into the relationship with the community. Though the 75-minute tour felt a little slow-going at times, there was much to learn about the vibrant but sometimes troubled history of the area. Amanda has tremendous knowledge and the excursion was both fascinating and entertaining. I can imagine that Chicago Detours would have equally interesting tours of other neighborhoods in this diverse city.

Virtual tours are such a cool thing to do right now. I attended a Yelp Elite event that was a…read morevirtual food tour of Chicago. It was incredibly informative and a good balance of history and current trends. Looking forward to attending more virtual tours, like the World's Fair and the Cruise From Your Couch Boat Tour. I loved seeing the pictures of the in-person tours and can't wait to attend some of those too.

Tom was a fantastic guide on the out-of-the-way city tour. We learned so much! He's incredibly…read moreknowledgeable and so generous in answering questions. We could not have asked for a better tour and are glad it was tip-based. Thank you, Tom!

I love the flexibility of this outfit. No down payment required, easy cancellation if needed, easy…read morerescheduling if needed, and the tour guide is friendly, energetic and cheerful. We did the gangsters tour and was full of interesting Chicago history and biographical accounts of gangsters. There's even a well timed bathroom stop at the Harry Carey restaurant/museum.

Moe was a fantastic guide. She is clearly passionate about the tour and the history and made it…read morereally fun. Our group was only 8 people which was nice. The area is beautiful and busy but she spoke well and I didn't miss a thing. Awesome tour & will absolutely recommend!

Great way to learn some unusual history of Lake Geneva. Our tour guide was Rita, she made the…read moreexperience fascinating. It wasn't scary, it is more informative, historical, with "haunted" stories mixed in. At the end, we were shown a historic bar / speakeasy. A great way to spend 90 minutes; see a handful of sites, and get some history you wouldn't get elsewhere.

Bruce was a great guide on our Lincoln Park tour! Lots of info about Chicago's gangsters. Thank you…read moreBruce!!

While the tour started out good led by Bruce and we were excited to hear about the Gangsters it…read morequickly turned into a very boring commercial for things within Chicago - pizza, hot dogs, theatre .... Bruce had a list that he kept referring to and items that he had to plug. It was a very disappointing tour -- and Even more so because I've been on FTOF all over the world and have never experienced this before, anywhere. Oh well. Weather was beautiful and enjoyed my time with my friends.

I recently went on Chicago for Chicagoans tour of Hegewisch and thought it was incredibly…read moreinteresting and well researched. I lived most of my life in Chicago and knew very little of this neighborhood, and tour guide Emily did an amazing job of presenting both the history of the neighborhood, and issues that Hegewisch is currently addressing.

Every tour I've been on has been organized, professional, and well researched. At the same time…read morethey are also very personal because the guides have a real connection to the neighborhood. I am the biggest fan and recommend this group to everyone! Thank you to all the volunteers who keep this amazing group running.

This was a moms night out activity. The day after halloween so wasn't very scary. I am not one to…read morewatch horror movies coz I get spooked very easily. So when I heard how this walking your was going to be more of a history lesson, I was into it. some of the stories seemed a bit hollywood like. But the tour guide was a great story teller. If you like haunted experiences you might be a bit disappointed. The sites themselves are all tragic events like the St Peters church and the Naperville Metra station crash. So you would definitely feel the eeriness. The fun part is the EMF meters that go off on random things - like your phone, the wires under the sidewalk - sometimes even your own heart. But that's what made it fun - and the feel of energy that could be a ghost. We had a drink at Quigleys before the tour so that helped us be silly too. Beware ladies ten ladies room at quigleys is apparently haunted! boo

These guys are the best!!! And I must bow to their superior knowledge in the Occult and Esoteric. I…read moredid a couple of Psychic Fairs with them years ago and they were a virtual encyclopedia of knowledge in the Paranormal and Supernatural. They have stories that will actually raise the hair on your head, and from first hand experience also. If you've tried the others, now try the best!!! The knowledge that they expound is the most accurate in this field, and their information is always spot on. Believe me, these Tours are well worth the money, because you are getting the first hand experience of a lifetime!! You will never find anything better than this. This is your chance to experience the real deal. You won't be sorry!!!

Kate was a great tour guide ob our architecture tour. I learned so much about each style and era of…read morearchitecture. She was knowledgeable about all facets of architecture and beyond. So I came away with a great memorable experience.

Colleen was great during our Chicago interior architecture tour. We went to six different buildings…read moreand she had super interesting points to share during each stop. She was thoughtful in offering restroom breaks during the two hour tour. Would absolutely recommend this tour - I have been to Chicago multiple times and learned more on this tour than I ever did in my previous visits combined. Fun way to see the city and stay (mostly) warm since it's a tour of the interior of buildings :)

If you haven't signed up for one of their walking tours, you are missing out on some cool Milwaukee…read morehistory and trivia. Also, there little store downtown, just blocks from the Public Market, is a great stop for souvenirs and all things 414.

This store is a gem in downtown Milwaukee! It's full of unique items made by Milwaukee artists. The…read moreplace looks like a charming movie set with dark wood bookcases and enticing display tables. Shout out to Kat who pointed me to some great gifts! While I was there, she also managed a tour group, handing out headsets and answering questions with aplomb. I love Historic Milwaukee for their annual Doors Open event in September, and I look forward to visiting the store whenever I'm in the area- just a short walk from the Public Market or the Hop!

This is a MUST do!! What a fun girls' night on McHenry Boat Adventures. Bring your own wine and…read morecheese tray. Fabulous way to catch up and view an amazing sunset. Owners are super friendly and hospitable. Loved every minute.

What a gem in downtown McHenry. Easy parking and super friendly staff. We went on an 80 minute…read moreboat ride with coworkers. What a great way to get on water. There was not a bad view from the boat.