Festivals & special events, Food & drink
Chicago beer festivals and events
Attention all beer enthusiasts! Cheers to Chicago’s booming craft beer scene at the city’s packed calendar of beer fests. Sample craft beers — from IPAs…
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Festivals & special events, Food & drink
Taste of Chicago
Free admission • Grant Park and citywide Taste of Chicago has been a foodie staple for more than 40 years. This year, the annual food…
Food & drink
What to eat in Chicago: 20+ must-try places to eat
Chicago has earned a reputation as one of our nation’s top culinary capitals. And, no wonder — food is an integral part of our city’s…
Food & drink
International food in Chicago’s global neighborhoods
Embark on a global culinary journey, right here in Chicago. Within the city’s diverse neighborhoods lies a vibrant international food scene where you can taste…
Festivals & special events, Free & cheap
Chicago Air and Water Show
Aug. 10 – 11, 2024 Free admission • Chicago lakefront Starting in the summer of 1959, the Chicago Air and Water Show has grown to…
Shopping and fashion
Chicago neighborhoods for boutique shopping
While Chicago is known for our world-famous shopping districts, like State Street and The Magnificent Mile, we’re also home to a vast array of amazing…
Music, Nightlife
Explore Chicago blues
If you’re a blues fan, you need to add a trip to Chicago to our bucket list. No one sings the blues quite like Chicago,…
Music, Nightlife
Explore Chicago jazz
Chicago is home to a legendary jazz scene. You’ll find contemporary clubs giving the spotlight to surprising new sounds, a free downtown festival dedicated to…
Museums & art, Parks & outdoors, Tours & attractions
The Bean (Cloud Gate) in Chicago
Update: “The Bean” is back! The city recently completed renovations to enhance the visitor experience and improve accessibility to the surrounding plaza. Public access and…
Family, Parks & outdoors
Family-friendly outdoor adventures in Chicago
Chicago’s nearly 600 parks and 26 miles of lakefront make it easy to enjoy the great outdoors in the middle of the city. Families can…
Food & drink
Your guide to Chicago steakhouses
If steak is what you want on your plate, you’ve come to the right city. Chicago has always catered to carnivores, whether you’re in the…
Theatre & performing arts
Chicago’s award-winning theatre companies
Chicago is known for its fearless theatre scene. And we have the awards to prove it. We’re currently home to five Tony Award-winning theatres, more…
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