Go ahead, keep a schedule. Let us know how that turns out.
Alfresco dining (and drinking) is as time honored a Chicago tradition as the Wrigley Field bleachers. This city has an affinity for sidewalk cafes, rooftop bars and outdoor dining rooms. For those of you who like to pair sunshine and sustenance or booze with a breeze, we present our favorite al fresco dining options.
It can be hard to narrow down your eating options in such a great dining city. So make things easier by trying a guided dining tour. Whether you want to explore a certain neighborhood or learn about the history of meat, Chicago has a dining tour that will leave you with many delicious memories.
Grabbing a bite for lunch downtown doesn't have to be costly. In fact, if you do it right it can be downright cheap. Save your travel budget for extravagant dinners and Michigan Avenue shopping by eating at these reasonably priced (and incredibly delicious) lunch spots that cost about $10 to $12 a person.
With the University of Chicago at its center and The Museum of Science and Industry nearby, the neighborhood of Hyde Park makes for a great day of exploring. But this vibrant South Side community boasts more than just a beautiful campus and one of the largest science museums in the world. If you're interested in discovering Hyde Park, here are five more fun, family-friendly stops - including a bookstore, an Indiana Jones-style museum and a
Sure, you could stick to the many great cocktail or beer-focused restaurants around the city and drink well on your whole trip to Chicago. But you'd miss visiting the well-stocked liquor and specialty beer stores - check out one of these spots and pick up a bottle of wine or six-pack of beer, then take it to one of the dozens of BYOB restaurants you'll find in Chicago.
Having fun in Chicago without spending a dime is easy. Our city has a wealth of attractions that don't cost a thing - you just have to know where to look. Your best bet is to ask a local! If you're traveling with children and looking to stay within a budget, here are our picks for fun, free things to do in Chicago this summer.
For the second straight year Taste of Chicago will feature the Mazda6 Celebrity Chef du Jour, a daily dining experience that offers a sit-down, three course meal by one of the city's top chefs. This year's menu of celebrity chefs is: Rick Bayless, Carrie Nahabedian, Giuseppe Tentori, a special pairing of Gale Gand and The Hearty Boys and the newest James Beard Foundation Outstanding Chef Award winner for 2013, Paul Kahan.
Chicago provides farm and garden fresh goods from local growers all summer long. With five new markets coming to the city this year, Chicagoans and visitors alike will have more opportunities to stock up on our organic, locally produced goods. For those of you who like your taste of Chicago healthy and not from a drive-thru, here's a guide to the city's farmer's markets.
A "milkshake break" is the ideal time-out from a busy day sightseeing or shopping. Whether you're looking for a simple vanilla shake, a booze-laced version, or one that's topped with a mini sundae, Chicago has a frozen treat to fit every craving.
It's Mother's Day weekend, so Chicago Like a Local suggests you show love the one person on this planet that knows it's your birthday without a day-of prompting by Facebook. The Spirit of Chicago and Odyssey Cruises are both offering Mother's Day voyages of Lake Michigan, and for added inspiration we have a helpful guide for treating the family matriarch. But Chicago's more than brunches, massage gift certificates and artisanal baskets of exotic
