Blog
50+ things to do this November in Chicago
November is the perfect time to visit Chicago. You can still get all the benefits of autumn (like milder temps and gorgeous fall colors), while…
Chicago Like a Local blog
Unique perspectives on the city from the people who live here.
Latest blog posts
Blog, Family, Festivals & special events, Free & cheap, Holidays, Special events
Your guide to The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival 2019
The holiday season is always an exciting time in Chicago. With countless events across multiple neighborhoods, there are so many ways to celebrate. One event…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Blog, Nightlife
Warhol in Chicago: 7 spots for pop art cocktails, immersive experiences, and more
The blockbuster Andy Warhol exhibit has landed in Chicago, and the whole city is getting in on the celebration of one of the world’s most…
Architecture & history, Sponsored, Tours & attractions
Delve into Frank Lloyd Wright’s groundbreaking Chicago-area designs
While in Chicago, experience Wright’s architectural vision of unity, simplicity, and beauty, which launched a truly American architecture style at the beginning of the 20th…
Dining, Special events
Where to eat Thanksgiving dinner in Chicago
Thanksgiving is supposed to be about food and family. But between all the cooking and cleaning, the family part tends to fall by the wayside.…
Arts, culture & entertainment
Inside Hebru Brantley’s new interactive experience in Pilsen
If you’ve ever walked around Chicago, you’ve probably spotted Hebru Brantley’s work. And Flyboy, the aviator-goggle-wearing character dreamed up by the contemporary artist and Chicago…
Architecture & history, Museums, Sponsored
Explore the Chicago Architecture Center
There’s no better place to learn about our city’s amazing architecture than at the Chicago Architecture Center (CAC), housed in a stunning building overlooking the…
Special events
Where to celebrate Day of the Dead in Chicago
You can experience Mexican influences all over Chicago, from the taquerias and tamale carts in Little Village to the colorful murals in Pilsen and beyond.…
Special events
7 movies not to miss during the Chicago International Film Festival
From Ferris Bueller’s Day Off to High Fidelity and The Sting, Chicago has played host to an impressive range of classic movies. Last year, more…
Nightlife, Special events
Halloween parties at Chicago restaurants & bars
Halloween in Chicago is just around the corner. That means pumpkin patches, trick or treating, haunted houses and most of all — Halloween parties. Chicago’s…
Architecture & history, Special events
Open House Chicago: 9 places to explore
Open House Chicago is a free, public architecture festival that opens up the coolest buildings in the city for one weekend a year. Mark your…
Blog
Experience the inaugural Black Fine Art Month in Chicago
The inaugural Black Fine Art Month kicks off in Chicago this October. The month, a global celebration of the Black art aesthetic and tradition, will…
Architecture & history, Special events
Chicago Architecture Biennial: 8 things to see and do
There’s Chicago as it is, and Chicago as it could be. Through the careful curation of dozens of lectures, tours, exhibits, and interactive experiences spanning…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Museums, Tours & attractions
The blockbuster Andy Warhol exhibit is coming to Chicago
This October, the Art Institute of Chicago will present more than 350 works by one of the world’s most iconic artists in one show-stopping exhibit. Andy…
Dining
Chicago’s newest Michelin Guide restaurants
Every year, Michelin releases their famed city guides that rate the best restaurants in top dining destinations around the world. And this year’s guide only…
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…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Blog, Special events
Chicago Humanities Festival 2019: The full star-studded lineup
The Chicago Humanities Festival is back for its 30th anniversary — and this year it’s all about power. The annual fall festival, one of the…
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…
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…
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…
Blog
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…
How locals do Chicago
Explore hotels, flights, deals, and more
Plan your trip
