The Windy City is not only the most populous metro area in the Midwest — it's also the most congested.

Home to over 2.6 million people, Chicago boasts some of the most celebrated landmarks in the region, from Wrigley Field to the distinctive "Cloud Gate" sculpture better known as "The Bean." With so many attractions for tourists and locals alike, it's no wonder Chicago's roads are so backed up — causing drivers to sit in an average of 83 hours of bumper-to-bumper traffic each year. Some of Chicago's worst traffic weeks fall during Lollapalooza, an annual music festival in Grant Park, and St. Patrick's Day, when the city's rivers are dyed a festive neon green.

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This Is the Line You Should Always Choose at the Airport

Between the long lines and confusing rules, passing through airport security can all too often be a headache for travelers. But fortunately, there are several tricks you can take advantage of to move past airport security more quickly. Find out why one popular strategy usually gets you past the checkpoint in less time.

7 Famous U.S. Landmarks Built for World's Fairs 

Many incredible structures around the world, such as the Eiffel Tower and the Atomium in Brussels, were originally built for world's fairs. Did you know these seven famous U.S. sites were also landmarks built for world's fairs?