Prague doesn’t have a lot of major attractions that draw international travelers yet it’s consistently a top-rated city to visit in Europe. In fact, Prague’s appeal is the opposite – that it’s decidedly less touristy.

It’s super easy to want to crank up the heat, bury yourself in a blanket, and Netflix and chill from November through April. But fight the urge because Chicago actually has plenty of year-round attractions, many of which are even better in the winter.

Beyond the mouse ears, most of Florida’s native species are more aquatic-based. But at Giraffe Ranch in Pasco, you'll meet some pretty interesting natives.