Free & cheap, Parks & outdoors
Your guide to the Chicago Riverwalk
Located on the south bank of the Chicago River, the award-winning, pedestrian-friendly Chicago Riverwalk stretches 1.25 miles from Lake Michigan to Lake Street. Along the…
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Unmissable Chicago dessert destinations
The best way to end a great meal in Chicago? One of our famous desserts. We’ve rounded up some of the city’s most-loved treats, from…
Architecture & history, Itineraries
Your guide to Chicago’s iconic architecture
Chicago’s stunning cityscape has been shaped by some of the biggest names in architecture — Louis Sullivan, Frank Lloyd Wright, Mies van der Rohe, Jeanne…
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Your guide to Chicago steakhouses
If steak is what you want on your plate, you’ve come to the right city. Chicago has always catered to carnivores, whether you’re in the…
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Chicago rooftop bars and restaurants
These Chicago rooftop bars and restaurants boast beautiful views, refreshing cocktails, and (of course) delicious menus that cover a diverse range of cuisines and cultures.…
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Chicago barbecue hotspots
Sweet, smoky, spicy. Wet, dry, sauce on the side. Traditional, globally influenced, or Chicago style. This city does barbecue in all the ways you can…
Festivals & special events, Museums & art
Chicago museums open late for after-hours events
Chicago’s museums are packed with fascinating, immersive exhibits on every topic you can imagine — and the fun doesn’t have to stop when the sun…
Food & drink, Parks & outdoors, Shopping and fashion
Shop local at Chicago farmers markets
Chicago farmers markets are the perfect place to stock up on local produce — and get a taste of each neighborhood’s local flavor. These community…
Food & drink, Theatre & performing arts
Chicago restaurants near theatres
You can’t go wrong with dinner and a show in Chicago. Our dynamic theatre scene always has something new to offer, from exciting pre-Broadway premieres…
Food & drink, Parks & outdoors
Chicago Riverwalk restaurants and bars
The Chicago Riverwalk is one of the city’s most beautiful outdoor spaces, where you can find public art, boat tours, kayak rentals, and stunning city…
Food & drink
Dig into Chicago’s best gourmet burgers
Carnivores, rejoice! Known as a meat-packing town at the turn of the century, Chicago still knows our way around a hunk of beef. Here’s where…
Tours & attractions
Unique Chicago tours
You never know where a tour of Chicago might take you. You might find yourself sitting in the Chicago Cubs dugout, looking for ghosts in…
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