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Festivals & special events, LGBTQ+

LGBTQ+ Chicago events through the year

In Chicago, Pride doesn’t end in June. You’ll find a full calendar of gay, lesbian, trans, and queer events in every corner of the city…

Family, Food & drink

Kid-friendly restaurants in Chicago

Chicago has plenty of dining options for everyone, so picky eaters and parents alike can find something they love. Along with an abundance of family-friendly…

Museums & art, Tours & attractions

28 free things to do in Chicago year-round

Want to do Chicago on the cheap? There are tons of free museums, cultural attractions, and things to do all over the city. Get a…

Festivals & special events, Food & drink

Chicago’s James Beard Award winners

Chicago is proud to be home to over 50 James Beard Award winners. Since the first ceremony in 1991, this national award has become the…

Holidays

Labor Day weekend in Chicago

Summer in Chicago may be winding down, but Labor Day weekend is full of ways to enjoy the remaining sunshine and warm weather. Celebrate the…

Bucket list

First-time visitor’s guide to Chicago

First time in Chicago? This guide’s for you. Chicago is a harmonious blend of opposites — bustling big city steeped in Midwestern charm, towering skyscrapers…

LGBTQ+

LGBTQ+ Chicago tours and attractions

Chicago is one of the most inclusive cities in the country, with a long and vibrant LGBTQ+ history. Come explore the local museums, tours, and…

Bucket list, LGBTQ+

The ultimate LGBTQ+ neighborhood guide to Chicago

No matter how you identify, you’ll feel right at home in Chicago. Our city is known for embracing diversity and inclusion, from our world-famous Pride…

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…

Tours & attractions

Your guide to Navy Pier

Completed in 1916, Navy Pier is undeniably one of Chicago’s top attractions. Stretching into Lake Michigan, this year-round destination truly comes to life in the…

Articles, Theatre & performing arts

Guide to Chicago theatres

From Tina Fey to John Malkovich, Chicago’s theatre scene has long been a hotbed for the entertainment industry’s most talented people. But if the city’s…

Four people at an exhibit inside Gallery Guichard

Museums & art

8 intimate Chicago art museums and galleries

For a truly immersive arts experience, head to Chicago’s trove of diminutive museums, exhibiting specialist fine arts, literary and decorative arts collections.