Festivals & special events, LGBTQ+
Chicago Pride Parade and more Pride celebrations in Chicago
Chicago knows how to party for Pride. The annual LGBTQ+ celebration takes over the city each June, with street fests, concerts, parties, and the iconic…
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Family, Itineraries
Spring break family fun in Chicago
Chicago is the perfect destination for a family-friendly spring escape — and we’ve got some spring break ideas that are sure to be a hit…
Food & drink
Famous Chicago restaurants
Chicago is a city known for its restaurants. There are world-renowned fine dining, celebrity-chef helmed hot spots, and local favorites that have been around for…
Entertainment, Festivals & special events
Chicago film festivals and events
Chicago has a long and illustrious cinematic history: the filming location for Charlie Chaplin at the Essanay Studios in 1915, ’80s classics like Ferris Bueller’s…
Festivals & special events, Food & drink, Music
Windy City Smokeout
July 10 – 13, 2025 United Center parking lot Country music, barbecue, and craft beer — it’s hard to think of a better way to…
Festivals & special events, Free & cheap, Music
World Music Festival Chicago
Sept. 26 – Oct. 5, 2025 Free admission • Multiple locations The annual World Music Festival is your passport to musical acts from around the…
Food & drink
Taste the city at Chicago’s food halls
Chicago’s food halls let you sample some of the city’s best bites and sips all in one place. You can eat, sip, shop, learn, and…
Food & drink
Where to eat in Chicago: Classic Chicago restaurants
Chicago is home to thousands of restaurants, from fine dining to cheap eats to international fare and everything in between. So how do food lovers…
Festivals & special events
Chicago festival and event guide
Every season is festival season in Chicago. Chicago’s world-renowned fests and events celebrate food, music, culture, art, and history throughout the city. Check out the…
Museums & art
Unique Chicago museums that locals love
If you’re a lover of all things unique, you’ll want to take a step or two off the beaten path to discover Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods,…
Food & drink, Nightlife
Chicago distilleries and tours
Chicago is a city that knows how to have a good time. First, our brewery boom turned us into the country’s craft beer capital. Now,…
Food & drink
Where to eat on The Magnificent Mile
The Magnificent Mile is Chicago’s most iconic shopping district, famous for its never-ending blocks of high-end retail, designer showrooms, and flagship locations for famous brands.…
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