Blog, Shopping
Chicago’s best vintage and thrift shops
Chicago’s hot vintage and thrift scene offers a nostalgic, affordable, and, perhaps most importantly, sustainable shopping experience. Why buy new when you can combine retro…
Amy Bizzarri
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
27 posts by Amy Bizzarri
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, Dining
20+ brunch deals to try during Chicago Restaurant Week 2025
In Chicago, discovering our most popular brunch places is the highlight of the weekend. It’s the perfect opportunity to catch up with friends, explore a…
Blog, Shopping and fashion
From Chicago with love: the ultimate guide to Chicago gifts
As Chicago transforms into a winter wonderland, the hunt for the perfect holiday gift begins. Chicago’s merry neighborhood boutiques offer a treasure trove of unique,…
Blog, Family, Tours & attractions
FlyOver Chicago, Navy Pier’s newest attraction, is now open
If you’ve ever wished you could soar into the clouds above our city’s beautiful skyline, a new attraction at Navy Pier promises to take you…
Blog, Family, Tours & attractions
Top things to do at Navy Pier this summer
Stretching more than 3,000 feet into Lake Michigan, Navy Pier is one of the Midwest’s top destinations for stunning skyline views, family-friendly attractions, cultural activities,…
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.…
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
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, 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…
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