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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…

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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…

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…

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…

Articles, Shopping and fashion

Made in Chicago: Local artisans and makers

Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift or just something unique for yourself, Chicago’s shopping scene is home to tons of local makers crafting one-of-a-kind…

Parks & outdoors, Special events

Celebrate spring at Chicago’s best flower and garden shows

Chicago is a city with a lot of nicknames, but one of the most fitting is Urbs in Horto — Latin for “city in a…

Blog, Dining, Museums, Shopping and fashion

24 hours in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood

As its name suggests, Chicago’s Gold Coast has an illustrious history. In the late 1800s, Potter Palmer, one of Chicago’s wealthiest businessmen, built his mansion…