Tours & attractions
Unique Chicago tours
You never know where a tour of Chicago might take you. You might find yourself sitting in the Chicago Cubs dugout, looking for ghosts in…
National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen
Chicago Like a Local blog
Unique perspectives on the city from the people who live here.
Family, Holidays
Kid-friendly Halloween events in Chicago
Tricks, treats, and costume fun — the Halloween season brings tons of family-friendly events and activities to Chicago. You can pick your own pumpkins, go…
Blog, Special events
35+ things to do in Chicago this September 2025
While summer may be winding down, there’s no shortage of street festivals, art walks, museum exhibits, and more throughout September in Chicago. The month kicks…
Free & cheap
10 free things to do in Chicago this September 2025
This month, enjoy live jazz at a free music festival, tour a Chicago neighborhood with a friendly local, and attend the largest architecture and design…
Articles, Bucket list
Things to do in Chicago in the fall
Chicago has something to offer every season of the year, but fall is particularly magical. The leaves turn golden in Millennium Park, a crisp breeze…
Bucket list, Holidays
Halloween in Chicago: Top events and things to do 2025
Halloween in Chicago is an unforgettable experience. Each year, the city celebrates the spookiest time of year with a packed schedule of scary, spectacular, and…
Blog, Special events
How to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month in Chicago
Chicago is a city renowned for its rich cultural diversity, and there’s no better time to experience this than during National Hispanic Heritage Month. From…
Blog, Special events
Your guide to Chicago Live! 2025 at Navy Pier: the largest free performing arts fest in the Midwest
Chicago’s summer festival season may be winding down, but there’s still another stand-out event on the city’s cultural calendar — Chicago Live! at Navy Pier.…
Dining
A guide to Chicago’s iconic pizza scene: must-try local spots from deep dish to tavern style
Home to some of the world’s most iconic pies, the pizza scene in Chicago rises to the occasion no matter how you slice it. The…
Blog, Neighborhoods
Things to eat, see, and do in Chicago’s Bucktown neighborhood
Welcome to Bucktown, a tree-lined neighborhood just northwest of downtown Chicago. Once a hub for Polish immigrants and bohemian artists, Bucktown today is an eclectic…
Architecture & history, Blog, Neighborhoods
The history of Pullman in Chicago: the birth of a National Monument and the country’s first Black labor union
Head to the historic Pullman neighborhood to explore the first National Park Service site in Chicago. This historic area on the city’s South Side was…
Sports & recreation
Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2025
Whether you’re ready to race or joining the cheering committee, you can catch the Bank of America Chicago Marathon all across the city every October.…
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