Chicago Like a Local blog

Unique perspectives on the city from the people who live here.

Tours & attractions

Chicago’s observation decks: Skydeck and 360 CHICAGO

The sky’s the limit in Chicago — literally. The city’s iconic observation decks, Skydeck Chicago and 360 CHICAGO, are located in two of the world’s…

Blog

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…

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 — from a…

Family, Itineraries

Top 10 Chicago must-dos with teens or tweens

One thing teens and tweens will never call Chicago is boring. Whether they’re thrill-seekers, explorers, artists, shopaholics or knowledge hounds, these 10 must-dos will have…

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…