Arts, culture & entertainment, Special events
Top things to do for Valentine’s Day in Chicago
Valentine’s Day is a time to treat your sweetheart ― or yourself! ― to something special. Whether you’re looking for a laid back activity (like…
Amy Bizzarri
Amy Bizzarri is a freelance writer specializing in family fun and travel. She lives with her two kids in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago. Follow Amy and her adventures in Chicago and beyond on Instagram @amybizzarri
19 posts by Amy Bizzarri
Special events
Shop Chicago’s gift-filled holiday markets
Looking for the perfect gift? Chicago is home to a whole host of holiday markets, from artisan pop-ups with cool, handmade items to traditional Christmas…
Blog, Family
Chicago summer fun bucket list for families
This summer in Chicago is going to be epic. After months of being cooped up at home, Chicago has fully reopened for everyone to enjoy.…
Blog, Family, Tours & attractions
What’s new at Navy Pier: reopening plans and more
After a winter hiatus, Chicago’s iconic Navy Pier is back just in time for summer. Located on scenic Lake Michigan, Navy Pier offers stunning skyline…
Blog, Free & cheap
Where to see spring flowers in Chicago
It’s springtime in Chicago and the city is in bloom! From yellow daffodils to bright red tulips to pastel cherry blossoms, flowers are popping up…
Blog, Sports & recreation
Your guide to Chicago Cubs and White Sox baseball 2021
Are you ready to play ball again, Chicago? Though the White Sox and Cubs played in empty stadiums last year, both teams are getting ready…
Tours & attractions
Your guide to spring break 2022 in Chicago
In the springtime, Chicago lives up to its official city motto Urbs In Horto — “City in a Garden.” Our countless parks, green spaces, and…
Blog, Family, Hotels, Special events
Deck the halls! 9 holiday hotels in Chicago
Chicago’s hotels go above and beyond when it comes to decking the halls every holiday season, making for a magical winter getaway. From festive decor…
Parks & outdoors, Special events
Celebrate spring at Chicago’s best flower and garden shows
Chicago is a city with a lot of nicknames, but one of the most fitting is Urbs in Horto — Latin for “city in a…
Tours & attractions
6 unique tours of Chicago that go off the beaten path
A guided tour can be a great way to see a new city – but most only cover the major sites and attractions. If you’re…
Arts, culture & entertainment
Take a dip at The Beach Chicago at Navy Pier
WHAT: The Beach Chicago WHEN: Jan. 19 – Feb. 3, 2019 WHERE: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave. Ready to hit the beach…in January…in Chicago? Yes, you…
Tours & attractions
Winter at Navy Pier: 8 things to do
If you think Navy Pier only shines in the summertime, think again: Chicago’s top family tourist attraction is just as wonderful in the winter. From…
Arts, culture & entertainment
7 great books set in Chicago
Chicago has been the backdrop of both modern and classic literary works. And in many cases, the city acts as both the setting and a…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Dining
World in a city: Chicago’s culturally diverse neighborhoods
In a nation of immigrants, few cities reflect our nation's rich melting pot better than Chicago. From Chinatown to Pilsen, and Greektown to Little Italy, immigrants from countries around the world settled into these culturally familiar enclaves back in the 19th and 20th centuries. They remain just as vibrant today, with bustling cafes, restaurants, museums, public art and more.
Arts, culture & entertainment, Dining
3 classic Chicago-invented cocktails and where to find them
Chicago is all in on the cocktail craze, with some of the best mixologist and cocktail lounges in the country. But it wasn’t until Prohibition…
Blog, Hotels
Chicago’s top kid-friendly hotel pools
Traveling parents know that a good hotel swimming pool is key to a fun family vacation. You can even make your trip extra-memorable with fun…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Family, Sports & recreation, Tours & attractions
Chicago’s best bowling alleys
Chicago is a great city for a bowling match: from classic, hand set lanes with pinsetters of a bygone era to sleek, modern bowling lounges,…
Blog
Chicago’s most historic hotels
Why stay in an ordinary hotel when you can stay in a historic Chicago gem? Step into the lobbies of any of these history-filled hotels…
Family
Top 3 family-friendly Chicago beaches
We’ll be spending a lot of time on big, beautiful Lake Michigan this summer. My kids must be part fish: the are oblivious to the…
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