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.…
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
22 posts by Amy Bizzarri
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 2021 in Chicago
Need some ideas for spring break 2021? In the springtime, Chicago is bursting with bustling green spaces, sparkling waterfronts, world-class museums, stunning architecture, scenic outdoor…
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…
Architecture & history, Special events
Explore neighborhood architecture outdoors and online during Open House Chicago
Open House Chicago – the city’s annual festival of eye-popping architecture tours hosted by the Chicago Architecture Center – kicks off on Friday, Oct. 16,…
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…
Family
It’s not too late for a summer staycation in Chicago
Chicago shines in the summertime. Beach days at Lake Michigan, patio dining, music festivals, Cubs games, and blue skies are just a few of my…
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…
Special events
Where to see Santa in Chicago
You can catch Santa all over Chicago during the holidays. He might be feeding hay to his reindeer at the Lincoln Park Zoo, sipping hot…
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…
Free & cheap, Sports & recreation
Summer outdoor fitness in Chicago
No one relishes the sunshine and blue skies more than Chicagoans. We take everything outside during the summer months, even our workouts!
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,…
Dining, Family
Chicago’s best pizza parlors
Chicago is my kind of pizza town: pizza parlors offer some of the best pieces of the pie in the world. From one of our…
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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