Chicago Like a Local Blog

Chicago will ring in the New Year with a bang this year. A midnight fireworks display will dazzle

The hardest time of year to get out of the house can also be the most rewarding (and romantic).

Once December hits, it feels like holiday tunes are everywhere. If you’re the kind of person who

WINTER 2018 – 2019

A little cold isn’t enough to keep Chicagoans indoors. The winter is packed with

Winter in Chicago is a magical time. The city is covered in holiday lights and glittering snow,

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 cocoa with Mrs. Claus at a cozy café, or hanging out in some of Chicago’s beloved museums. So if you’re looking for the perfect family photo for your Christmas card, grab your wish list and head to the city for a visit with Old St. Nick before he heads back up north. 

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 character itself. 

Winter means it’s time to celebrate the holidays, and sooner or later, festive decorations will start popping all over the city. You know your local department store will deck the halls, but which restaurants are sure to hang their stockings by the mantle with care?

Noted for world renowned art collections, interactive exhibits and lots of informative fun, a visit to Chicago museums is an essential activity. But these landmark institutions offer much more than visual and cultural experiences. Many museum gift shops offer enough unusual and hand-crafted items to find something for everyone on your list.

Save the date for a week of discounted tickets to some of Chicago’s best shows. Chicago Theatre Week, presented by the League of Chicago Theatres in partnership with Choose Chicago, will be back for its seventh year from Feb. 7 – 17, 2019.