Festivals & special events, Food & drink
Chicago Friday Night Flights
Chicago Friday Night Flights is back for our third season with an exciting lineup of local beer tastings that highlight the city’s dynamic craft brew…
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Festivals & special events, Food & drink
Taste of Chicago
Check back for 2020 dates Free admission • Grant Park Welcome to the world’s largest free-admission outdoor food festival. The annual lakefront extravaganza lets you…
Festivals & special events
Taste of Chicago restaurants
Note: the below list is from 2019. Please check back for updated 2020 participating food vendors. Prepare yourself for one massive picnic. Taste of Chicago…
Theatre & performing arts
10 must-see Chicago neighborhood theatres
There are more than 250 theatre companies in the city hailed by London’s The Guardian as “the theatre capital of America.” That includes some of…
Food & drink, Nightlife, Sports & recreation
Chicago game day sports bars
Sports bars by Wrigley Field Head to Chicago’s Wrigleyville neighborhood for all things Cubs. Check out gameday at Gallagher Way where ticket holders can enter…
Food & drink, Tours & attractions
Chicago craft brewery itineraries: Downtown and South Loop
Historic architecture and world-renowned cultural institutions aren’t the only things that define downtown Chicago. The heart of the city, made up of the Loop and…
Food & drink
Romantic restaurants in Chicago
Whether you’re on a first date or celebrating a milestone anniversary, our city is home to a restaurant that’s perfect for the occasion. Enjoy a…
Shopping and fashion
Shop at these top Chicago markets
From The Magnificent Mile to neighborhood boutiques, Chicago is a fashion forward city. We also have a full schedule of fashion and vintage markets popping…
Shopping and fashion
Luxury shopping in Chicago’s Oak Street district
They don’t call it the Gold Coast for nothing. This historic neighborhood, one of Chicago’s most affluent areas, is a popular destination for high-end shopping…
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,…
Food & drink
Where to eat in Chicago: Classic Chicago restaurants
Chicago is home to thousands of restaurants, from fine dining to cheap eats to international fare and everything in between. So how do food-lovers decide…
Shopping and fashion
Shop Chicago souvenirs and gifts
Take a bit of our home to yours with a one-of-a-kind Chicago souvenir. For a truly special memento, check out our eclectic boutiques, specialty shops,…
Nightlife
Chicago nightclubs and lounges
Chicago has a long history as a city that knows how to party. After all, this is where house music (the ultimate dance genre) was…
Food & drink
Chicago breweries with incredible taprooms
A history-laden rising star in the world of craft beer, Chicago is the founding place of several craft breweries entrenched in tradition and local pride,…
Entertainment, Tours & attractions
Chicago in the movies: Film tours and events
Grab some popcorn and watch your favorite movies come to life in Chicago. The city has been featured on the silver screen for over a…
Bucket list
Chicago adventure guide
Looking for a vacation that’s more thrill than chill? In Chicago, you get to pick your own adventure. Flying over the city in a helicopter,…
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…
Itineraries
How to spend a romantic weekend in Chicago
Chicago is the perfect spot for a romantic weekend getaway. You and your sweetheart can enjoy a scenic bike ride along the lake, bucket-list fine…
Museums & art, Tours & attractions
Explore Chicago’s Museum Campus South
Seven 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, home to…
Itineraries, Tours & attractions
Go Chicago one-day itinerary
Heading to Chicago for a short trip but still want to see the sights? It can feel like you have to rush to do everything…
Parks & outdoors
Explore Chicago’s Grant Park
Grant Park is much more than a park. It’s a gathering place for the city’s biggest events, a green oasis in the heart of downtown,…
Parks & outdoors, Sports & recreation
Sports and fitness in Millennium Park
Gear up for fun and fitness at Millennium Park. The iconic Chicago park is packed with ways to get your heart rate up, from downward…
Parks & outdoors, Tours & attractions
Buckingham Fountain in Chicago’s Grant Park
Nature lovers, architecture buffs, public art aficionados — Grant Park has something for everyone. And so does Buckingham Fountain, the park’s centerpiece. Located right along…
Bucket list, Sports & recreation
Sports fan’s guide to Chicago
It takes a lot to make somewhere an elite sports city. Massive crowds cheering in unison from the ballpark on hot summer nights. The camaraderie…
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