Blog, Nightlife
Winter rooftop bars and igloos in Chicago
Rooftop bar season is year-round in Chicago. These seasonal spaces are the perfect place to cure your cabin fever while still staying warm and cozy.…
Kelsey O'Connor
59 posts by Kelsey O'Connor
Festivals, Festivals & special events, Special events
Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade
Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022 It’s turkey time! The Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off the holiday season with a fun-filled morning in the heart of…
Blog, Parks & outdoors
Where to see fall colors in and around Chicago
Chicago’s many parks, gardens, and natural areas are gorgeous year round — but they’re particularly stunning in the fall. That’s when you can see stunning…
Museums & art, Parks & outdoors, Tours & attractions
The Bean (Cloud Gate) in Chicago
Cloud Gate, aka “The Bean”, is one of Chicago’s most popular sights. The monumental work of art anchors downtown Millennium Park and reflects the city’s…
Blog, Free & cheap, Special events
Outdoor and drive-in movies in Chicago
Remember drive-in movies? The old-school open-air theatres are having a renaissance. And they’re popping up all over Chicago, along with plenty of outdoor movie screenings…
Arts, culture & entertainment
Get your tickets now for the Immersive Monet exhibit in Chicago
Step inside the works of some of the world’s most famous painters at the premiere of this one-of-a-kind art experience. The Immersive Monet & The…
Neighborhoods
Things to do, eat, and see in Chicago’s Garfield Park neighborhood
Chicago’s Garfield Park neighborhood is a nature lover’s paradise. The area is home to a sprawling chain of green spaces, with the historic Garfield Park…
Articles, Itineraries, Parks & outdoors
Things to do in Chicago in the spring
What’s spring like in Chicago? Tulips bloom along iconic Michigan Avenue, cherry blossoms pop up in Jackson Park, and city parks begin to overflow with…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Blog
EXPO CHICAGO is back at Navy Pier for 2022
Making its first in-person return since 2019, EXPO CHICAGO is back at Navy Pier with an exciting new roster of exhibitors, programs, installations, speakers, and…
Dining, Special events
12 award-winning spots not to miss during Chicago Restaurant Week
Want to get a taste of Chicago’s top dining experiences without breaking the bank? Chicago Restaurant Week is the perfect excuse to start checking off…
Dining, Holidays
20+ romantic spots for Valentine’s Day dinner in Chicago
The biggest date night of the year is coming up, and the city’s restaurants are pulling out all the stops so you and your date…
Blog, Neighborhoods
Take a walking tour of Chicago’s Pullman neighborhood
The historic Pullman neighborhood is the first and only National Monument and unit of the National Park System in the city of Chicago.
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