Festivals & special events, Music
Lollapalooza
Aug. 3 – 6, 2023 Grant Park Each year, thousands of fans travel from around the world to experience Lollapalooza in Chicago. Those lucky enough…
National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen
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Festivals & special events, Free & cheap, Music
Chicago Jazz Festival
Aug. 31 – Sept. 3, 2023 Free admission • Millennium Park The oldest of Chicago’s free lakefront music festivals boasts an incredibly diverse lineup, which…
Festivals & special events, Food & drink
Taste of Chicago
Sept. 8 – 10, 2023 Free admission • Grant Park and citywide Taste of Chicago has been a summer staple for more than 40 years.…
Festivals & special events, Free & cheap, Music
Chicago Blues Festival
June 8 – 11, 2023 Free admission • Millennium Park and beyond The annual Chicago Blues Festival in June is the city’s largest music festival.…
Festivals & special events, Free & cheap
Chicago Air and Water Show
Aug. 19 – 20, 2023 Free admission • Chicago lakefront Starting in the summer of 1959, the Chicago Air and Water Show has grown to…
Architecture & history, Festivals & special events
Open House Chicago
Free admission • Citywide One weekend. 20+ neighborhoods. 150+ places to explore. Open the door to architectural gems all over Chicago. Every October, the Chicago…
Food & drink
Classic Chicago neighborhood restaurants
Chicago is home to an array of diverse neighborhoods — 77 to be exact, each with its own distinct vibe and traditions. The one thing…
Articles, Tours & attractions
The best things to do in Chicago
Headed to Chicago? You’ve got a lot of ground to cover. This guide breaks down all the best parts of our city, from our stunning…
Food & drink
Famous Chicago restaurants
Chicago is a city known for its restaurants. There’s world-renowned fine dining, celebrity-chef helmed hot spots, and local favorites that have been around for more…
Food & drink
5 classic Chicago foods
If you’re craving a classic Chicago experience, then trying the city’s most iconic foods is a must. Sure, we’ve got an acclaimed fine dining scene…
Festivals & special events, Free & cheap
Chicago’s free summer music festivals
In the summer, the city’s downtown and lakefront are filled with the sound of sublime songs, slide guitars, haunting violins, and sultry saxes, as revelers…
Museums & art
Explore natural history at the Field Museum
The Field Museum is a revered Chicago institution and one of the world’s great museums of natural history. Their immersive exhibits explore everything from ancient…
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