Travel insights and tips on some of the top attractions and best cities in the world

As the weather starts to heat up in Chicago, so does the city’s list of activities and things to do. From outdoor food and music festivals to seasonal sports to days filled with sunshine, there is no time like the summertime to visit the Windy City.

The Adler Planetarium of Chicago was the first planetarium in the western hemisphere, opening its doors to the public on May 12th, 1930. But, nearly 90 years later, the Adler Planetarium remains on the cutting edge of innovation, incorporating interactive displays into ints exhibits while playing mind-blowing films that take you above and beyond the stars via stellar 30 minute space adventures.

If there was a visual version of the show called "Name That City," contestants would surely pinpoint San Francisco in a heartbeat. Even a fleeting, split-second glimpse of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge or one of those classic RiceARoni cable cars instantly screams San Francisco!

Who doesn’t love sharing vacation photos? While we think all of our partner attractions have something to offer as a photo op worth sharing, some lend themselves to being top-notch backdrops. We’ve rounded up a few of the best Instagrammable attractions to inspire your next trip.

The most dominant building in the Chicago skyline, Willis Tower is home to The Skydeck, a thrilling tourist attraction that offers 360-degree views of The Windy City. The skyscraper (formerly known as the Sears Tower) has been a highlight for visitors to Chicago for many years. The Skydeck played a role in Ferris Bueller's Day Off , where the main characters famously leaned their foreheads against the windows to peer down on the city below.

Nobody wants to spend their vacation stuck in lines, especially long ride lines at busy theme parks. And while Southern California CityPASS® tickets can save you money on admission to the Golden State’s top amusement parks, each of those parks has its own options for reducing your wait times. But those options do come with a price tag. Here’s the skinny on beating the queues at Southern California’s most popular theme parks. You decide if the upgrades are worth the price.