Articles, Museums & art
Museum exhibits in Chicago
Chicago boasts a diverse array of world-class cultural institutions, including the country’s first planetarium, a science museum housed in a building built for the 1893…
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Festivals & special events, Free & cheap
Chicago’s free summer music festivals
In the summer, the city’s downtown and lakefront are filled with the sound of music, as revelers dance, mingle, and celebrate the city’s astounding musical…
Articles, Bucket list
Things to do in Chicago in the summer
There’s nothing quite like summer in Chicago. All season long, you can play beach volleyball on the sandy shores of Lake Michigan, kayak through a…
Food & drink, Tours & attractions
Chicago dinner cruises
Chicago is a city of two waterfronts. Both Lake Michigan and the Chicago River offer stunning views of the city skyline, especially at night when…
Food & drink, Parks & outdoors
Waterfront restaurants in Chicago
Chicago is known for its famous skyline and urban neighborhoods, but it’s also right next to one of the largest lakes in the country. That…
Festivals & special events, Free & cheap, Music
Grant Park Music Festival
June 14 – Aug. 19, 2023 Free admission • Millennium Park Experience a summer of extraordinary music with dozens of free classical concerts. The Grant…
Festivals & special events, LGBTQ+
Chicago Pride Parade and more Pride celebrations in Chicago
Chicago knows how to party for Pride. The annual LGBTQ+ celebration takes over the city each June, with street fests, concerts, parties, and the iconic…
Entertainment
Famous movies filmed in Chicago
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…
Food & drink, Tours & attractions
Chicago craft brewery itineraries: West Loop and West Town
First, they were industrial areas that supported Chicago’s booming meatpacking sector. Then came the foodie scene that transformed the old warehouses into some of the…
Food & drink
Classic Chicago foods
If you’re craving a classic Chicago experience, then trying the city’s most iconic foods is a must. Sure, we’ve got an acclaimed fine dining scene…
Festivals & special events, Food & drink
Chicago Gourmet
Sept. 21 – 24, 2023 Harris Theater Rooftop • Millennium Park Welcome to Chicago Gourmet, one of the country’s most distinguished food festivals. Each year,…
Festivals & special events, Music, Parks & outdoors
Millennium Park Summer Music Series
June 22 – Aug. 21, 2023 Free admission • Millennium Park The Millennium Park Summer Music Series features free outdoor concerts, showcasing a broad spectrum…
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