Museums & art
Chicago Cultural Center
Did you know Chicago is home to the largest Tiffany-stained glass dome in the world? Or that critically acclaimed art exhibits, performances, lectures, and film…
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Festivals & special events, Free & cheap, Music
World Music Festival Chicago
Check back for 2020 dates Free admission • Multiple locations The 21st Annual World Music Festival is your passport to musical acts from around the…
Festivals & special events, Free & cheap, Music
Grant Park Music Festival
Check back for 2020 dates Free admission • Millennium Park Experience a summer of extraordinary music with 30+ free classical concerts. The 86th annual Grant…
Festivals & special events, Free & cheap, Music
Chicago Gospel Music Festival
Check back for 2020 dates Free admission • Millennium Park and Chicago Cultural Center Gospel music has deep roots in Chicago. The city helped transform…
Festivals & special events, Free & cheap, Music
Chicago Blues Festival
Check back soon for 2020 dates and details. The annual Chicago Blues Festival in June is the city’s largest music festival. More than 500,000 blues…
Food & drink
Farm-to-table restaurants in Chicago
You don’t have to wait for a summertime farmers market to enjoy fresh produce, locally sourced protein, and organic ingredients. Chicago’s restaurants take the city’s…
Food & drink
BYOB restaurants in Chicago
Chicago’s eclectic neighborhoods are packed with pilgrimage-worthy restaurants and cafes — and tons of them are BYOB. You can bring your own booze to all…
Itineraries
Been to Chicago? Do this next time.
It only takes one trip to Chicago to fall in love. Our skyline, our food, our festivals, museums, neighborhoods, and so much more make it…
Entertainment, Nightlife
Chicago’s top comedy clubs
The nation’s future comedy stars are honing their skills right now in Chicago comedy clubs. Our city (which happens to be the home of improv)…
Food & drink, Tours & attractions
Chicago brewery tours and experiences
Craft beer lovers flock to Chicago to get a taste of our dynamic brewing scene. A brewery tour can take you behind the scenes of…
Festivals & special events, Food & drink
Chicago beer festivals and events
Attention all beer enthusiasts! Cheers to Chicago’s booming craft beer scene at the city’s packed calendar of beer fests. Sample craft beers from local, national,…
Food & drink, Nightlife
8 Chicago bars with great patios
There’s something about sitting outside that just makes beer taste better. At least, that’s what we’ve found at Chicago’s best bar patios. And since Chicago…
Food & drink, Tours & attractions
Chicago craft brewery itineraries: Milwaukee Corridor
One of Chicago’s hippest areas is also overflowing with beer options. This stretch of Milwaukee — which runs through Wicker Park and Logan Square —…
Food & drink, Tours & attractions
Chicago craft brewery itineraries: Pilsen and Bridgeport
There’s always something cool happening in Pilsen and Bridgeport on the southwest side. These distinct neighborhoods — from a vibrant, Hispanic enclave known for its…
Food & drink, Tours & attractions
Chicago craft brewery itineraries: Ravenswood Corridor
An industrial stretch of Ravenswood has experienced a brewing renaissance in recent years. The corridor, which earned the nickname Malt Row, is home to a…
Food & drink, Tours & attractions
Chicago craft brewery itineraries: West Loop and West Town
First, they were industrial areas. Then came the foodie scene. Now these hip neighborhoods are brewery hubs, too. Visit for that only-in-Chicago warehouse feel and…
Food & drink, Tours & attractions
Chicago craft brewing itineraries: Lincoln Park and Lakeview
These scenic waterfront neighborhoods are home to university students, young families, Cubs fans — and lots of great spots to drink beer. Explore the charming,…
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…
Holidays, Tours & attractions
Chicago holiday tours
When Christmas comes around, Chicago lights up. There’s no shortage of glowing, glittering tours to take you around Chicago’s best holiday displays. Here are seven…
Festivals & special events, Free & cheap, Music, Theatre & performing arts
Chicago SummerDance
Check back for 2020 dates and information Free admission • Grant Park The annual SummerDance festival brings people of all ages and skill levels together…
Festivals & special events, Food & drink
Chicago Gourmet
Sept. 25 – 27, 2020 Millennium Park Welcome to the city’s premier fine dining food festival. Chicago Gourmet, presented by Bon Appétit magazine, features a…
Architecture & history, Food & drink
Chicago’s historic Loop restaurants
Chicago’s downtown Loop has an abundance of great dining choices. And while there’s plenty of new and trending spots to choose from there’s also a…
Tours & attractions
Chicago bus, bike, and Segway tours
You can see Chicago from any angle: from high above in the sky, along the shores on a boat and on the ground with your…
Festivals & special events, Music, Special events
Chicago Jazz Festival
Check back for 2020 dates Free admission • Millennium Park The oldest of Chicago’s free lakefront music festivals boasts an incredibly diverse lineup, which includes…
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