Festivals & special events, Free & cheap, Music
Chicago Gospel Music Festival
July 24 – 25, 2026 Free admission • Millennium Park Gospel music has deep roots in Chicago. The Chicago Gospel Music Festival, one of the…
National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen
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Festivals & special events, Free & cheap, Music
Chicago Blues Festival
June 4 – 7, 2026 Free admission • Millennium Park and beyond A legendary Chicago event since 1984, the Chicago Blues Festival is the world’s…
Festivals & special events, Free & cheap, Music
Grant Park Music Festival
June 10 – Aug. 15, 2026 Free admission • Millennium Park Experience a Chicago summer tradition like no other. A local staple for more than…
Shopping and fashion
Your Chicago State Street shopping guide
Chicago’s State Street is a one-stop spot for some of the city’s best shopping. Locals head here for the blocks on blocks of modern malls,…
Museums & art
Admire masterpieces at the Art Institute of Chicago
The renowned Art Institute of Chicago is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the country. Home to an extraordinary collection of art…
Food & drink, Tours & attractions
Chicago craft brewery itineraries: Downtown and South Loop
Historic architecture and world-renowned cultural institutions aren’t the only things that define downtown Chicago. The heart of the city, made up of the Loop and…
Architecture & history, Food & drink
Chicago’s historic downtown restaurants
Chicago’s downtown Loop has an abundance of great dining choices. And while there’s plenty of new and trending spots to choose from, there’s also a…
Parks & outdoors
Guide to Chicago’s Millennium Park
Millennium Park is a can’t-miss attraction for any Chicago visit. The lakefront campus, located in the heart of downtown, is home to the iconic Cloud…
Itineraries
Spend the weekend in downtown Chicago
The Loop is Chicago’s vibrant urban and cultural hub, named for the distinctive elevated train tracks (called the ‘L’) that loop around it. You’ll find…
Articles, Itineraries
24 hours in downtown Chicago
With just one day to explore, you can make the most of your time with iconic, one-of-a-kind attractions and city experiences. Mix and match from…
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