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Chicago Air and Water Show
Aug. 16 – 17, 2025 Free admission • Chicago lakefront The Chicago Air and Water Show has been an iconic Chicago event since 1959. The…
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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
Cloud Gate, aka “The Bean”, is one of Chicago’s most popular sights. The monumental work of art anchors downtown Millennium Park and reflects the city’s…
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…
Museums & art, Tours & attractions
Chicago’s top military attractions
Whether you’re visiting over Memorial Day or Veterans Day holiday weekends, or just have an interest in the armed forces, Chicago has a number of…
Sports & recreation
Chicago Cubs baseball
For Chicagoans, baseball is more than just entertainment — it’s a way of life. And for Cubs fans, following their team to a World Series…
Family, Food & drink
Kid-friendly restaurants in Chicago
Chicago has plenty of dining options for everyone, so picky eaters and parents alike can find something they love. Along with an abundance of family-friendly…
Museums & art, Tours & attractions
30 free things to do in Chicago year-round
Want to do Chicago on the cheap? There are tons of free museums, cultural attractions, and things to do all over the city. Get a…
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