Blog, Special events
Where to watch the solar eclipse in Chicago
April’s total solar eclipse is shaping up to be one of the year’s biggest events, and Chicago’s museums and attractions offer plenty of opportunities to…
National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen
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Experience luxe wellness at The Spa at Trump® & Fitness Club
Self-care gets an upgrade at the luxuriously redesigned The Spa at Trump® & Fitness Club. Multimillion-dollar changes to the sophisticated space at Trump International Hotel…
Blog, Dining, Neighborhoods, Tours & attractions
What to eat, see, and do in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood
Little Village, often referred to as “La Villita” by locals, offers a vibrant Mexican cultural experience without leaving Chicago. With nearly 1,000 locally owned businesses,…
Architecture & history, Arts, culture & entertainment
Things to do, see, and eat in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood
History lines the streets in Chicago’s landmark Bronzeville neighborhood. Dubbed the city’s “Black Metropolis,” this south side community served as the headquarters for African American…
Museums & art
8 intimate Chicago art museums and galleries
For a truly immersive arts experience, head to Chicago’s trove of diminutive museums, exhibiting specialist fine arts, literary and decorative arts collections.
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Experience Skydeck Chicago and The Ledge
Every day of the year, visitors experience Skydeck Chicago on the 103rd floor of Willis Tower, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024. The public…
Family, Itineraries
Spring break family fun in Chicago
Chicago is the perfect destination for a family-friendly spring escape — and we’ve got some spring break ideas that are sure to be a hit…
Blog, Music
Top spots for Chicago blues music from local legend Wayne Baker Brooks
A version of this article was originally published in the 2024 Chicago Visitors Guide. Wayne Baker Brooks knows a thing or two about the blues…
Food & drink
Famous Chicago restaurants
Chicago is a city known for its restaurants. There are world-renowned fine dining, celebrity-chef helmed hot spots, and local favorites that have been around for…
Architecture & history
Chicago architecture: 12 iconic buildings not to miss
Chicago is a city of firsts — and nowhere is this better seen than in its architecture. The site of the now demolished Home Insurance Building (1884-1885), credited as the world's first skyscraper (at a diminutive 10 stories by today's standards), you could write a book on the significance of the Chicago cityscape — which is why so many have.
Entertainment, Festivals & special events
Chicago film festivals and events
Chicago has a long and illustrious cinematic history: the filming location for Charlie Chaplin at the Essanay Studios in 1915, ’80s classics like Ferris Bueller’s…
Blog, Family, Tours & attractions
FlyOver Chicago, Navy Pier’s newest attraction, is now open
If you’ve ever wished you could soar into the clouds above our city’s beautiful skyline, a new attraction at Navy Pier promises to take you…
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