Chicago Voted Best Big City in the U.S.
years in a row
Discover why Chicago has been voted the Best Big City in the country for a historic eighth year in a row.
Budget Summer
Plan an affordable summer trip to Chicago with our guide to the best free and cheap things to do all summer long.
Memorial Day
Plan the ultimate long weekend with these top holiday happenings, from fireworks to festivals.
Free museum days
Soar through space, meet sea creatures, and walk inside an Egyptian tomb — all for free this month.
Festival guide
It’s festival season in Chicago! Check out some of the most anticipated music festivals, street fairs, and more this year.
Budget Summer
Memorial Day
Free museum days
Festival guide
Find your Chicago style
There are tons of ways to experience the Best Big City. Explore these guides to find your own unique Chicago style.
See Chicago like a local
See the Best Big City through the eyes of the people who know it best — Chicago locals. Read our blog for insider tips and guides.
Home to unique neighborhoods
Chicago wouldn't be the Best Big City without our tapestry of neighborhoods, each with its own vibe and personality.
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Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Fourth Annual Pullman Railroad Days
Pullman National Historic Park
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Loop
Meet at Chicago Cultural Center – Welcome Desk – Randolph St. Entrance
Tours & Attractions
90 Minute Architecture River Tour in Chicago
Summer Of George, 900 South Wells Street, Chicago, United States
Tours & Attractions
90 Minute Architecture River Tour in Chicago
Summer Of George, 900 South Wells Street, Chicago, United States
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Loop
Meet at Chicago Cultural Center – Welcome Desk – Randolph St. Entrance
