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Get a taste of Chicago’s craft beer scene at Friday Night Flights
Summer is street festival season in the city, and with Chicago now the brewing capital of the country, it only makes sense that several of…
National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen
Chicago Like a Local blog
Unique perspectives on the city from the people who live here.
Architecture & history
Explore Daniel Burnham architecture in Chicago
Chicago is an architectural and urban design mecca — and we have architect Daniel Burnham to thank for a lot of that. Two of Burnham’s…
Tours & attractions
Explore Chicago on the ‘L’ train
Become the ultimate urban explorer and tour Chicago by ‘L’ train, part of the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). It’s easy to navigate, kind to your…
Theatre & performing arts
Unique Chicago theatre venues
Theatre is very much part of the classic Chicago experience, and something not to miss on your visit. Our unique theatrical venues — including a…
Museums & art
Street art and murals in Chicago’s neighborhoods
Chicago is a living canvas — literally. Tens of thousands of square feet of murals make their home on bridges, buildings, train stations, and even…
Museums & art
Chicago art gallery districts
Chicago is an internationally recognized art and design hub, so it’s little surprise that you’ll find commercial art galleries here in abundance. A number of…
Museums & art
10 must-see museums near the Chicago Loop
The Loop’s major museums are among the largest of their kind in the country, home to collections you won’t see anywhere else in the nation.…
Articles, Parks & outdoors
Ecotourism in Chicago
A famous frog once said, “It’s not easy being green.” He was right. Chicago is a city anchored in industrial roots and approaching a population…
Arts, culture & entertainment
How to spend a night out in Old Town, Chicago
There’s a lot to love about the Old Town neighborhood in Chicago. This charming pocket of Chicago feels like a different city in itself with…
LGBTQ+
LGBTQ+ wedding venues in Chicago
Happily ever after starts in Chicago! It’s an amazing city for memorable milestones, with a stunning array of venues for all styles and budgets. So…
Free & cheap, Itineraries
48-hour budget Chicago itinerary
Here’s the skinny on two days of budget-friendly Chicago sights and experiences, covering everything from beer tastings to neighborhood tours and attractions you won’t want…
Itineraries, Tours & attractions
Explore the Chicago World’s Fair
The Chicago World’s Fair in 1893 is one of the city’s most famous (and infamous) events. Often called “the fair that changed America”, the massive…
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