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Welcome to Chicago. A city where history is made and remade every day.

A city that’s never done and never outdone. Come experience it for yourself.

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Summer itinerary for culture lovers

Chicago’s unmatched cultural scene is always at the forefront. This is the birthplace of improv comedy, house music, amplified blues, footwork, Chicago-style jazz — and we’re just getting started.

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The ultimate Chicago bucket list

Fill your itinerary with essential Chicago experiences, including historic neighborhood jazz clubs, local-favorite museums, and the city’s best bites.

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Est. 1837 and every day since

Chicago is more than just a place — it’s a feeling. Come discover a city that’s never done pushing boundaries, breaking barriers, and showing the world what’s next.

Discover the world in a city

Experience Chicago’s rich cultural diversity, from our vibrant global neighborhoods to our historic LGBTQ+ communities.

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Chinatown

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National Museum of Mexican Art

Hispanic culture in Chicago

Legacy Walk

LGBTQ+ culture in Chicago

 

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Experience the city of neighborhoods

Chicago’s neighborhoods create a diverse and complicated tapestry. This award-winning travel series takes you deeper into each neighborhood's history, heart, and hidden gems.

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She is always a novelty; for she is never the Chicago you saw when you passed through the last time.
- Mark Twain
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Everything dope about America comes from Chicago.
- Sherman "Dilla" Thomas
Mountain Lake
Let me tell you something. I'm from Chicago. I don't break.
- Barack Obama
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I think Chicago will be the most beautiful great city left in the world.
- Frank Lloyd Wright
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Chicago is a city that doesn't ever have to measure itself against any other city.
- Anthony Bourdain

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There’s always something new to experience in Chicago, from our innovative art community to our genre-defining music scene and beyond. Come see it all for yourself.

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