Arts, culture & entertainment
Your filming location guide to Chicago TV shows
Chicago is becoming a hotspot for television and movie filming. Last year alone, 13 shows were actively filming all around the city, including both new…
National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen
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Unique perspectives on the city from the people who live here.
Blog, Family, Tours & attractions
Top things to do at Navy Pier this summer
Stretching more than 3,000 feet into Lake Michigan, Navy Pier is one of the Midwest’s top destinations for stunning skyline views, family-friendly attractions, cultural activities,…
Blog, Neighborhoods
What to eat, see, and do in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood
When deciding which of Chicago’s neighborhoods to explore next, Rogers Park should be at the top of the list. This lakefront community ranks as one…
Festivals & special events, LGBTQ+
LGBTQ+ Chicago events through the year
Chicago is home to some of the largest LGBTQ+ celebrations in the country, from Pride Fest and Parade in June to the Reeling Film Festival…
Festivals & special events, Food & drink
Your guide to Chicago’s food festivals
Get a taste of Chicago’s award-winning dining scene at the city’s packed schedule of food festivals, featuring everything from barbecue to international cuisine to Chicago-style…
Family, Museums & art
Chicago’s top museums for kids
Whether they want to be astronauts, authors, dinosaur hunters, or the next sports great, see kids play, learn, and explore at these kid-sized, family-friendly Chicago…
Family, Itineraries
30+ kid-friendly things to do in Chicago
It’s the inspiration kids find in all the things to do and see in Chicago that makes the city feel like home — if home…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Blog, Sponsored
Experience Immersive Frida Kahlo and Immersive Van Gogh
The fascinating Immersive Frida Kahlo is the newest immersive art installation on view at Lighthouse ArtSpace at Germania Place. The exhibit is presented by Lighthouse…
Blog, Free & cheap, Special events
Outdoor and drive-in movies in Chicago
Remember drive-in movies? The old-school open-air theatres are having a renaissance. And they’re popping up all over Chicago, along with plenty of outdoor movie screenings…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Blog, Festivals & special events
Celebrate the Year of Chicago Dance
The city has officially designated 2022 as the Year of Chicago Dance, presenting exciting performances and special dance events in venues all around town. This…
Arts, culture & entertainment
Get your tickets now for the Immersive Monet exhibit in Chicago
Step inside the works of some of the world’s most famous painters at the premiere of this one-of-a-kind art experience. The Immersive Monet & The…
Blog, Tours & attractions
A solo travel guide to Chicago: top things to do alone
Traveling to big cities alone can be exhilarating — and Chicago is no exception. Whether you’re a solo traveler or in Chicago alone for business,…
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