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Unique perspectives on the city from the people who live here.

Tours & attractions

What to eat, see, and do in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhod

With trendy restaurants, cozy coffee shops, cocktail bars and shops on just about every corner, there’s endless ways to spend a day in this bustling neighborhood.

Published on August 1, 2023 by Courtney Sprewer

Blog, Dining, Nightlife, Tours & attractions

24 hours in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood

Uptown has long been known as a vibrant shopping, nightlife, and entertainment destination on Chicago’s north side. The area first started to boom in 1915…

Published on March 2, 2021 by Courtney Sprewer

Dining, Nightlife

24 hours in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood

Logan Square is a one-of-a-kind neighborhood that you can really only find in Chicago. This long-time Latino community has seen an influx of new residents…

Published on February 18, 2021 by Kelsey O'Connor

Blog, Dining, Tours & attractions

24 hours in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood

Chicago’s Little Village (or “La Villita” as the locals call it) is a wonderful neighborhood to spend the day enjoying incredible culture, art, and authentic…

Published on October 1, 2020 by Hayley Grgurich

Blog, Dining, Museums, Shopping and fashion

24 hours in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood

As its name suggests, Chicago’s Gold Coast has an illustrious history. In the late 1800s, Potter Palmer, one of Chicago’s wealthiest businessmen, built his mansion…

Published on January 27, 2020 by Alma Bahman

Architecture & history, Arts, culture & entertainment

24 hours 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…

Published on September 10, 2019 by Rosalind Cummings-Yeates