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Chicago road trip ideas: 5 adventures worth the drive
Every great road trip begins with a spark, and in the Midwest, that spark is Chicago. Spend time immersed in the city’s museums, lakefront, and…

Amy Bizzarri is a Chicago-based writer who lives in a 122-year-old home built in 1900. She has written four books focused on Chicago history, but her experiences don’t stop there. She’s a teacher, tour guide and certified wine expert. If Amy isn’t home baking or curled up on the sofa reading a book with her dog, Gizmo, and cat, Tigey Boy, she’s likely traveling the world: She has come face to face with gorillas while hiking Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, helped build a school in Mali, and is a proud mermaid graduate of the Weeki Wachee Mermaid School in Florida. Follow Amy as she wanders the world at instagram.com/amybizzarri

Every great road trip begins with a spark, and in the Midwest, that spark is Chicago. Spend time immersed in the city’s museums, lakefront, and…

Beginning a Route 66 journey in Chicago means stepping into nearly a century of American travel history. The Mother Road officially debuted in 1926, envisioned as…

Chicago’s historic South Side is a crossroads of culture, history, and community. It’s also home to world‑class museums, lakefront parks, architectural landmarks, and one of…

For a century, the illustrious history of Route 66 has captured the American imagination. More than a highway, the so-called “Mother Road” is an open‑road…

Route 66 offers a true taste of America, and the culinary adventure kicks off here in Chicago, a city that offers some of the best…

In the springtime, Chicago lives up to its official city motto Urbs in Horto — “City in a Garden.” Our countless parks, green spaces, and…

As soon as the first sprinkle of snow falls, cozy season in Chicago officially begins. The city celebrates the art of coziness in so many…

When it comes to holiday cheer, no city sparkles quite like Chicago. Stroll through downtown to see skaters gliding across picturesque ice skating rinks, sip…

Looking for the perfect gift this holiday season? Chicago is home to a magical array of holiday markets, from artisan pop-ups with cool handmade items…

Dubbed the “Mother Road” by celebrated American author John Steinbeck, Route 66 runs from Chicago to Los Angeles. Since 1926, it’s been shuttling dreamers, drifters,…

Welcome to Bucktown, a tree-lined neighborhood just northwest of downtown Chicago. Once a hub for Polish immigrants and bohemian artists, Bucktown today is an eclectic…

With 60+ parks, 20+ beaches, and endless family-friendly attractions, it’s easy to soak up summer and sunshine in our fair city. Whether you’re kayaking through…


