Parks & outdoors
Guide to Chicago’s Millennium Park
Millennium Park is more than an attraction — it’s an expression of the Chicago experience. The lakefront campus, located in the heart of downtown Chicago,…
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Free & cheap, Museums & art
Free museum days in Chicago
Experience Chicago’s award-winning museums, without spending a dime. Check out our ever-growing list of Chicago free museum days in 2023, plus some of our museums…
Festivals & special events
Chicago festival and event guide
Every season is festival season in Chicago. Chicago’s world-renowned fests and events celebrate food, music, culture, art, and history throughout the city. Check out the…
Shopping and fashion
Shopping on The Magnificent Mile
The Magnificent Mile is one of the most iconic shopping areas in the world. Located between the Michigan Avenue Bridge and Oak Street, this cosmopolitan,…
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…
Entertainment, Festivals & special events
Chicago film festivals and events
Chicago has a long and illustrious cinematic history: Charlie Chaplin at the Essanay Studios in 1915, ’80s classics like Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and The Blues Brothers, modern day hits…
Food & drink, Shopping and fashion
Eat and shop around The Magnificent Mile
One of the world’s most famous shopping streets is right here in Chicago. The Magnificent Mile on Michigan Avenue is home to some of the…
Holidays
Chicago New Year’s Eve: events, fireworks, parties, and more
From swanky balls at historic hotels to live DJs at underground clubs to unforgettable meals at Michelin-starred restaurants — there are tons of memorable ways…
Food & drink, Nightlife
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: Wicker Park and Logan Square
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…
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