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Multiple Chicagoans enjoy the ZooLights at night.

Holidays, Tours & attractions

Chicago holiday tours

When Christmas comes around, Chicago lights up. There’s no shortage of holiday markets, seasonal treats, glittering Christmas light shows, snowy sights, and exciting events all…

Chicago skyline from Lincoln Park in the fall

Blog, Parks & outdoors

Where to see fall colors in and around Chicago

Chicago’s many parks, gardens, and natural areas are gorgeous year-round — but they’re particularly stunning in the fall. That’s when you can see striking red,…

Holidays, Tours & attractions

Haunted Chicago: Top ghost tours for Halloween

Chicago boasts a long and fascinating history — and that includes quite a few ghost stories. This Halloween, explore the city’s spooky side, from supernatural…

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…

Family, Holidays

Kid-friendly Halloween events in Chicago

Tricks, treats, and costume fun — the Halloween season brings tons of family-friendly events and activities to Chicago. You can pick your own pumpkins, go…

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…

Chicagoans enjoy a comfy and cozy atmosphere at The Hideout in Chicago.

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…