Museums & art
Walk through space and time at Adler Planetarium
Welcome to the Adler Planetarium, the first planetarium in the Western Hemisphere. Extending out into Lake Michigan from its Museum Campus home, Chicago’s historic planetarium…
Articles
Articles, Music
Gospel music in Chicago: history and local events and landmarks
The legacy of gospel music in Chicago is enduring — you can still feel its heartbeat in church pews and historic venues across the city.…
Music, Nightlife
Explore Chicago jazz
Chicago is home to a legendary jazz scene. You’ll find contemporary clubs giving the spotlight to surprising new sounds, a free downtown festival dedicated to…
Music, Nightlife
5 Chicago neighborhoods for music lovers
Chicago has one of the most exciting music scenes in the country. We’re the birthplace of influential genres (ever heard of house, modern gospel, or…
Food & drink, Nightlife
Chicago’s retro speakeasies and bars
Chicago’s nightlife scene has a long and fascinating history, from sultry clubs frequented by blues legends to Prohibition-era speakeasies with some notorious clientele. Check out…
Museums & art, Parks & outdoors, Tours & attractions
The Bean (Cloud Gate) in Chicago
Cloud Gate, aka “The Bean”, is one of Chicago’s most popular sights. The monumental work of art anchors downtown Millennium Park and reflects the city’s…
Museums & art
Admire masterpieces at the Art Institute of Chicago
The renowned Art Institute of Chicago is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the country. Home to an extraordinary collection of art…
Festivals & special events, Food & drink
Chicago’s James Beard Award winners
Chicago is proud to be home to over 50 James Beard Awards winners, honoring the very best of Chicago’s acclaimed dining scene. Throughout the years,…
Articles, Holidays
Your guide to Chicago’s Arts in the Dark parade
The annual Arts in the Dark parade channels Chicago’s artistic spirit into a one-of-a-kind Halloween celebration. Packed with creative expression and spooky spectacle, Arts in…
Shopping and fashion
Luxury shopping in Chicago’s Gold Coast 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…
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…
Food & drink, Nightlife
Toast to Chicago’s best cocktail bars
From the first pour to final toast, the top Chicago cocktail bars deliver a masterclass in mood and mixology. At these must-visit spots, the handcrafted…
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