Parks & outdoors
Guide to Chicago’s Millennium Park
Millennium Park is a can’t-miss attraction for any Chicago visit. The lakefront campus, located in the heart of downtown, is home to the iconic Cloud…
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Itineraries
Great Chicago date night ideas
Chicago has something for every kind of date, from cozy bars perfect for a first date to romantic restaurants worthy of milestone anniversaries. Whether it’s…
Shopping and fashion
Your Chicago State Street shopping guide
Chicago’s State Street is a one-stop spot for some of the city’s best shopping. Locals head here for the blocks on blocks of modern malls,…
Festivals & special events, Food & drink
Your guide to Chicago’s food festivals
Get a taste of Chicago’s award-winning dining scene at the city’s packed schedule of food festivals, featuring everything from barbecue to international cuisine to Chicago-style…
Family, Museums & art
Chicago’s top museums for kids
Whether they want to be astronauts, authors, dinosaur hunters, or the next sports great, see kids play, learn, and explore at these kid-sized, family-friendly Chicago…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Blog, Festivals & special events
Celebrate the Year of Chicago Dance
The city has officially designated 2022 as the Year of Chicago Dance, presenting exciting performances and special dance events in venues all around town. This…
Theatre & performing arts
Discover Chicago dance
Chicago has been an innovative force on the dance scene for more than 100 years. The city rocked the dance world in the 1920s when…
Food & drink
Where to eat in Chicago: New and trending restaurants
Chicago’s dining scene is always evolving, with trending new spots opening their doors seemingly everyday. Looking for a guide to some of the hottest dining…
Food & drink, Nightlife
Chicago’s retro speakeasies and bars
Chicago’s nightlife scene has a long and fascinating history, from sultry clubs frequented by blues legends to Prohibition-era speakeasies with some notorious clientele. Check out…
Music, Nightlife
30+ must-see Chicago live music venues
Mainstream pop, indie rock, hip hop, punk, blues, or jazz — no matter your musical taste, you’ll find it live in Chicago any night of…
Architecture & history, Festivals & special events, Museums & art
Must-see art and architecture events in Chicago
Chicago has a long legacy of influential architecture and artworks, from the birth of the skyscraper to iconic public art to Frank Lloyd Wright’s greatest…
Tours & attractions
Discover sights and attractions near Chicago
Chicago’s jam-packed with things to do and see — but there’s also plenty of cool spots just outside the city. If you have time in…
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