Museums & art
Get curious at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Ignite your curiosity at Chicago’s Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere. Home to more than 35,000 awe-inspiring…
Articles
Parks & outdoors
Fun in the sun on Chicago’s beaches
You might know Chicago as the birthplace of the skyscraper, the home of deep dish pizza, or as one of the largest urban cities in…
Shopping and fashion
Shop at these top Chicago vintage and craft markets
Those looking for unique shopping in Chicago can find a packed schedule of markets popping up across the city all year-round, from historic flea markets…
Food & drink
Vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Chicago for a meat-free meal
When it comes to dining out, vegetarians are often left with limited options. But not in Chicago. The city has always been known for its…
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…
Holidays
Fourth of July in Chicago
The Fourth of July is one of the best times to experience summer in Chicago, and it’s the perfect excuse to spend a long weekend…
Festivals & special events, Music, Parks & outdoors
Millennium Park Summer Music Series
Free admission • Millennium Park The Millennium Park Summer Music Series offers free outdoor concerts in downtown Chicago, showcasing a diverse range of established and…
Family, Itineraries
Top Chicago must-dos with teens or tweens
One thing teens and tweens will never call Chicago is boring. Whether they’re thrill-seekers, explorers, artists, shopaholics or knowledge hounds, these 10 must-dos will have…
Entertainment, Festivals & special events, Parks & outdoors
Millennium Park Summer Film Series
Free admission • Millennium Park Every summer in Chicago, visitors and locals flock to the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park to kick back, picnic,…
Articles, Festivals & special events, Shopping and fashion
Maxwell Street Market
Free admission • Maxwell Street between Halsted Street and Union Avenue Maxwell Street Market is Chicago’s oldest market, with roots dating back more than a…
Bucket list
The ultimate Chicago bucket list
There are so many ways you can do Chicago — and if you’re going for the first time, you’ll want to hit up all the…
Festivals & special events, Food & drink
Chicago Gourmet
Harris Theater Rooftop • Millennium Park Welcome to Chicago Gourmet, one of the country’s most distinguished food festivals. Each year, Chicago Gourmet celebrates the city’s…
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