Arts, culture & entertainment, Blog
Experience Black art and culture in Chicago
From the start of the Great Migration until today, Chicago has supplied a rich tapestry of Black art and culture. The Chicago Black Renaissance produced…
National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen
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Celebrate Millennium Park’s 20th anniversary with free events all summer long
Millennium Park is truly the heart of downtown Chicago, an urban sanctuary that’s home to free events, tranquil gardens, and stunning public art like the…
Architecture & history, Blog, Tours & attractions
The ultimate Route 66 Chicago itinerary
It’s America’s most cherished byway, stretching over 2,400 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica. Countless motorists have rambled along the “double six,” stopping to pay…
Blog, Nightlife
Chicago Brew Pass is back! Explore Chicago’s craft beer scene and earn exclusive prizes
Chicago is home to an epic craft beer scene, featuring everything from experimental microbreweries to some of the biggest names in the industry. And the…
Architecture & history, Blog
Explore Black history in Chicago
For as long as Chicago has been Chicago, Black people have been shaping the city’s culture and leaving a lasting impact. After all, Chicago’s first…
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, Neighborhoods
Your guide to Asia on Argyle in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood
Nestled off the Argyle Red Line Stop is Uptown’s Asia on Argyle, a vibrant cultural corridor home to authentic Southeast Asian cuisines and locally owned…
Blog, Special events
Where to watch the solar eclipse in Chicago
April’s total solar eclipse is shaping up to be one of the year’s biggest events, and Chicago’s museums and attractions offer plenty of opportunities to…
Blog, Dining, Neighborhoods, Tours & attractions
What to eat, see, and do in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood
Little Village, often referred to as “La Villita” by locals, offers a vibrant Mexican cultural experience without leaving Chicago. With nearly 1,000 locally owned businesses,…
Architecture & history, Arts, culture & entertainment
Things to do, see, and eat in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood
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…
Blog, Music
Top spots for Chicago blues music from local legend Wayne Baker Brooks
A version of this article was originally published in the 2024 Chicago Visitors Guide. Wayne Baker Brooks knows a thing or two about the blues…
Architecture & history
Chicago architecture: 12 iconic buildings not to miss
Chicago is a city of firsts — and nowhere is this better seen than in its architecture. The site of the now demolished Home Insurance Building (1884-1885), credited as the world's first skyscraper (at a diminutive 10 stories by today's standards), you could write a book on the significance of the Chicago cityscape — which is why so many have.
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