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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…
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Chicago Like a Local blog
Unique perspectives on the city from the people who live here.
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…
Blog, Music, Nightlife
Can’t-miss Chicago concerts in 2024
Whether you want to feel the energy of a pop concert, chill at a singer-songwriter gig, or dance the night away at a hip-hop show,…
Festivals & special events, Free & cheap, Music
World Music Festival Chicago
Sept. 26 – Oct. 5, 2025 Free admission • Multiple locations The annual World Music Festival is your passport to musical acts from around the…
Blog, Dining
Chef Dominique Leach shares some of her favorite Chicago restaurants
Dominique Leach is one of the country’s biggest names in barbecue. A classically trained chef turned pitmaster, Chef Dominique worked in some of Chicago’s most…
Food & drink
Taste the city at Chicago’s food halls
Chicago’s food halls let you sample some of the city’s best bites and sips all in one place. You can eat, sip, shop, learn, and…
Food & drink
Where to eat in Chicago: Classic Chicago restaurants
Chicago is home to thousands of restaurants, from fine dining to cheap eats to international fare and everything in between. So how do food lovers…
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