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Blog, Family, Hotels, Special events

10 Chicago hotels decking the halls for the holidays

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…

Blog, Family, Festivals & special events, Holidays, Special events

Your guide to The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival

The holiday season in Chicago is always an exciting time. With countless events across multiple neighborhoods, there are so many ways to celebrate. One of…

Blog, Family

Things to do in Chicago with kids this summer

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…

Blog, Family

Accessible Chicago: autism-friendly family fun for neurodiverse families

When people ask me where I’m from, I love sharing that I’m from the city of Chicago, born and raised in the heart of Lincoln…

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,…