Family
8 family-friendly things to do in Chicago this fall
While summer is coming to a close, your family fun in Chicago doesn’t have to end. A new season brings a fresh roster of kid-friendly…
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Dining
Chicago’s dog-friendly bars & restaurants
Traveling with your pup means scouting out the best dog-friendly bars and restaurants wherever you go. And in Chicago, there’s no shortage of spots to…
Architecture & history, Arts, culture & entertainment
24 hours in Chicago’s Bronzeville
History lines the streets in Chicago’s landmark Bronzeville neighborhood. Dubbed the city’s “Black Metropolis,” this south side community served as the headquarters for African American…
Sports & recreation
4 can’t-miss Chicago sporting events this fall
As the seasons change in Chicago, fall welcomes cooler temperatures, colorful leaves, and a jam-packed event calendar for Chicago sports fans. From a long-standing rivaled…
Theater & dance
10 hot shows to see in Chicago this month
With more than 250 companies, Chicago is known across the world for its innovative and vibrant live theatre scene. Add a performance (or two!) to…
Free & cheap
10 free things to do in Chicago this month
You don’t need to reach for your wallet to get your fill of culture and fun in Chicago. Here are 10 free things to do…
Dining, Festivals
Chicago food & drink events this month
Chicago is a foodie’s dream. Each month, there’s a new batch of food and drink events that offer a taste of the city’s scorching-hot culinary…
Museums
10 must-see Chicago museum exhibits this month
Chicago’s internationally renowned museums burst with insight and inspiration, with a packed schedule of high anticipated exhibits throughout the year. Here are just 10 of…
Architecture & history
Explore Chicago’s historic Pullman neighborhood
In 1880, George Pullman set out to build a utopian community in Chicago. The neighborhood we know today as Pullman was the first industrial planned community…
Hotels
Freehand Chicago hotel: laid back style on a budget
Freehand Chicago is located in the heart of River North, where you can find some of Chicago’s best restaurants, shops, and bustling nightlife. The funky…
Festivals & special events, Special events
What’s new at Chicago Gourmet
Chicago Gourmet is one of the top food festivals in the country — known for bringing together the city’s best and brightest culinary stars for…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Family
Beat the clock: The best escape rooms in Chicago
The idea of being locked in a room for 60 minutes may not scream “fun!” for everyone. However, escape rooms are gaining popularity across the…
Special events
Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade 2019
Thursday, Nov. 26, 2019 It’s turkey time! The Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off the holiday season with a fun-filled morning in the heart of…
Dining
4 new food halls to try in Chicago
Food halls are all about variety. They offer a little bit of everything, bringing flavors from all around the world to one place — kind…
LGBTQ+, Tours & attractions
What to eat, drink, and do in Boystown
Boystown is known around the world as the oldest official recognized gay neighborhood in the country. The vibrant stretch of that spans roughly a mile…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Free & cheap
10 things you shouldn’t miss at Chicago’s Millennium Park Campus
The Millennium Park Campus is the heart of Chicago. Locals and visitors alike gather here to picnic in the grass, cool off in the fountain,…
Tours & attractions
Here’s all the baby animals at Chicago zoos this summer
There’s been a baby boom at Chicago zoos this summer. The city’s newest residents are also some of its cutest, from rare newborn rhinos to…
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…
Dining
5 new things to check out at Taste of Chicago
The world’s largest free-admission food festival, Taste of Chicago, is back this week (July 10 – 14) in Grant Park. We all know about the 300+…
Tours & attractions
2 Chicago-area Wright buildings named UNESCO World Heritage sites
The Chicagoland area is now home to two UNESCO World Heritage sites. The Robie House in Chicago’s Hyde Park and the Unity Temple in nearby…
Tours & attractions
3 Chicago pop-up museums to check out
The pop-up phenomenon has been taking Chicago by storm. These limited-edition experiences span almost every industry, from retail to restaurants to full-on museums. And the…
Tours & attractions
What’s new on the Chicago Riverwalk
Chicago has always been a city of two waterfronts — Lake Michigan, with 26 miles of sandy beachfront, and the Chicago River, which flows through…
Free & cheap
Where to watch the Chicago Air & Water Show
The Chicago Air & Water Show is one of the city’s most beloved summer traditions. What began in 1959 as part of a children’s day…
Festivals
Behind the smoke: Meet the Windy City Smokeout pitmasters
Chicago is known for our food scene, and that extends to our festivals. The annual Windy City Smokeout (July 12 –14) brings some of the world’s…
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