Don’t let the rain and clouds fool you, it’s Spring Break in Chicago. With kids out of school with nothing to do and tourists flocking to the city — according to the mayor’s office, tourism is up in Chicago — we want to know: what Chicago sites and activities would you recommend locals and out-of-towners about the city should check out?

Morning Shift talks to Jessica Mlinaric, author of Secret Chicago: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful and Obscure, about her top recommendations. We also open the phones to hear listeners’ favorite Chicago hidden gems.