Bucket list, Family
2 days of Chicago family fun for every season
Any season is a great season to visit Chicago with the kids. Whether they love the sun or go giddy for snow, our two-day itinerary…
National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen
Chicago Like a Local blog
Unique perspectives on the city from the people who live here.
Parks & outdoors
Chicago zoos
The Chicago area is lucky enough to have not one, but two award-winning zoos. Our Lincoln Park neighborhood is home to one of the oldest…
Itineraries
Explore Polish culture in Chicago’s neighborhoods
Chicago is home to a thriving Polish community that has been an integral part of our city’s culture for generations. The Polish population here is…
Itineraries, Music
Music lover’s weekend in Chicago
Ready for a music-filled weekend in Chicago? While it’s impossible to fit all of Chicago’s legendary venues into just a few days, this jam-packed itinerary…
Free & cheap
Enjoy free theatre events in Chicago all summer long
It’s the Year of Chicago Theatre, and this summer is packed with plenty of ways to join the celebration. There’s outdoor movie screenings, theatre performances…
Nightlife
9 new Chicago breweries and tap rooms you need to try
These are high times for beer lovers in the Chicago area. Last year, our city surpassed all of its peers as the number one city…
Tours & attractions
How to spend 24 hours in Chicago’s Hyde Park
This eclectic quality gives this neighborhood a small-town feel in the middle of a big, dynamic city.
Festivals
Chicago street festivals: 11 neighborhood fests to check out
Chicago is home to 77 unique neighborhoods across the city, and it seems like each has its own summer festival. When the warmer months roll…
Tours & attractions
West Town, Chicago: Things to do and eat
Even locals might not be able to point to Chicago’s West Town on a map. The neighborhood’s indistinct boundaries (roughly surrounded by Wicker Park to…
Arts, culture & entertainment
Explore Chicago’s newest arts district
The area around Chicago’s historic Water Tower is best known for its luxury shopping. And it lives up to the hype, with an incredible array…
Tours & attractions
Things to do in Chicago’s Wrigleyville
If you’re looking for a good time, look no further than Wrigleyville. You'll find lively sports bars, cool new restaurants, and (of course) the Chicago Cubs.
Tours & attractions
24 hours in Chicago’s Andersonville
Andersonville is dense with one-of-a-kind shopping, eccentric eateries, and historic architecture.
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