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Where to celebrate Paczki Day and Mardi Gras in Chicago
The upcoming Mardi Gras festivities may be smaller in scale than year’s past, but there are still plenty of opportunities to celebrate. The holiday kicks…
Allana Mortell
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Special events, Tours & attractions
20+ things to do in Chicago this October
October is upon us, which means it’s time to break out the cozy scarf and boots to enjoy some of the city’s finest fall festivities.…
Tours & attractions
10 Chicago day trips for a socially distanced getaway
Summer travel might look a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still soak up the season with a short, sun-filled getaway.…
Blog, Dining
Food events in Chicago this March
The City of Chicago and the State of Illinois have placed restrictions on many events and businesses to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strongly…
Dining
Chicago’s dog-friendly bars & restaurants
Traveling with your pup means scouting out the best dog-friendly bars and restaurants wherever you go. And in Chicago, there’s no shortage of spots to…
Sports & recreation
4 can’t-miss Chicago sporting events this fall
As the seasons change in Chicago, fall welcomes cooler temperatures, colorful leaves, and a jam-packed event calendar for Chicago sports fans. From a long-standing rivaled…
Dining
4 new food halls to try in Chicago
Food halls are all about variety. They offer a little bit of everything, bringing flavors from all around the world to one place — kind…
Tours & attractions
3 Chicago pop-up museums to check out
The pop-up phenomenon has been taking Chicago by storm. These limited-edition experiences span almost every industry, from retail to restaurants to full-on museums. And the…
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Where to watch the Chicago Air & Water Show
The Chicago Air & Water Show is one of the city’s most beloved summer traditions. What began in 1959 as part of a children’s day…
Arts, culture & entertainment
How to spend a night out in Old Town, Chicago
There’s a lot to love about the Old Town neighborhood in Chicago. This charming pocket of Chicago feels like a different city in itself with…
Festivals
Chicago street festivals: 11 neighborhood fests to check out
Chicago is home to 77 unique neighborhoods across the city, and it seems like each has its own summer festival. When the warmer months roll…
Tours & attractions
24 hours in Chicago’s Wicker Park
Wicker Park is one of Chicago’s hippest and most eclectic neighborhoods. With trendy restaurants, cozy coffee shops, cocktail bars and shops on just about every…
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