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…
National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen
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What to eat, drink, and do in Northalsted (aka Boystown)
Northalsted (also known as Boystown) is known around the world as the oldest official recognized gay neighborhood in the country.
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
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…
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…
Sports & recreation
Chicago sporting events this summer: 5 not to miss
Chicago is America’s best sports city, and this summer is the perfect time to experience it for yourself. The season is packed with world-class sports…
Arts, culture & entertainment
How to spend a night out in Old Town, Chicago
There’s a lot to love about the Old Town neighborhood in Chicago. This charming pocket of Chicago feels like a different city in itself with…
Free & cheap
Enjoy free theatre events in Chicago all summer long
It’s the Year of Chicago Theatre, and this summer is packed with plenty of ways to join the celebration. There’s outdoor movie screenings, theatre performances…
Nightlife
9 new Chicago breweries and tap rooms you need to try
These are high times for beer lovers in the Chicago area. Last year, our city surpassed all of its peers as the number one city…
Tours & attractions
How to spend 24 hours in Chicago’s Hyde Park
This eclectic quality gives this neighborhood a small-town feel in the middle of a big, dynamic city.
Festivals
Chicago street festivals: 11 neighborhood fests to check out
Chicago is home to 77 unique neighborhoods across the city, and it seems like each has its own summer festival. When the warmer months roll…
Tours & attractions
West Town, Chicago: Things to do and eat
Even locals might not be able to point to Chicago’s West Town on a map. The neighborhood’s indistinct boundaries (roughly surrounded by Wicker Park to…
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