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First-time visitor’s guide to Chicago
First time in Chicago? This guide’s for you. We’ve got all your must-see sights and experiences, whether you’re here for a day, a weekend, or…
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Festivals & special events
Chicago House Music Festival and Conference
Aug. 27 – 30, 2026 Free admission • Millennium Park and beyond The Chicago House Music Festival is an annual celebration of Chicago house music…
Parks & outdoors
Fun in the sun on Chicago’s beaches
You might know Chicago as the birthplace of the skyscraper or one of the largest urban cities in the country. But you might not know…
Festivals & special events, Free & cheap
Chicago Air and Water Show
Aug. 15 – 16, 2026 Free admission • Chicago lakefront The Chicago Air and Water Show has been an iconic Chicago event since 1959. The…
Parks & outdoors
Guide to Chicago’s Millennium Park
Whether you’re a Chicago local or a first-time visitor, Millennium Park is a must-visit attraction for anyone in the city. Located in the heart of…
Food & drink, Parks & outdoors
Waterfront restaurants on the lake in Chicago
Chicago is known for its famous skyline and urban neighborhoods, but it’s also right next to one of the largest lakes in the country. That…
Festivals & special events, Free & cheap, Music
Chicago SummerDance
July 15 – Aug. 29, 2026 Free admission • Grant Park and parks citywide Enjoy live music and dancing on an open-air dance floor during…
Museums & art, Tours & attractions
Explore Chicago’s Museum Campus South
A treasure trove of Chicago’s must-see museums, all in one breathtaking setting. Chicago’s Museum Campus South is one of the city’s most vibrant cultural areas,…
Sports & recreation
Chicago Bulls basketball
The Chicago Bulls arrived on the court in 1966 and promptly found their footing in Chicago’s sports scene. Their legacy includes back-to-back-to-back championships, epic playoff…
Museums & art
Walk through space and time at Adler Planetarium
Welcome to the Adler Planetarium, the first planetarium in the Western Hemisphere. Extending out into Lake Michigan from its Museum Campus home, Chicago’s historic planetarium…
Sports & recreation
Chicago Blackhawks hockey
Founded in 1926, the Chicago Blackhawks have seen eras shift, rosters turn over, and the skyline change, but the team’s place in Chicago’s sports culture…
Festivals & special events, Music
Top summer music festivals in Chicago
Music lives large in Chicago, from our neighborhood streets and historic venues to downtown parks and our iconic lakefront. And Chicago’s iconic festival season brings…
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