Parks & outdoors, Special events
Celebrate spring at Chicago’s best flower and garden shows
Chicago is a city with a lot of nicknames, but one of the most fitting is Urbs in Horto — Latin for “city in a…
Amy Bizzarri
Amy Bizzarri is a freelance writer specializing in family fun and travel. She lives with her two kids in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago. Follow Amy and her adventures in Chicago and beyond on Instagram @amybizzarri
23 posts by Amy Bizzarri
Tours & attractions
6 unique tours of Chicago that go off the beaten path
A guided tour can be a great way to see a new city – but most only cover the major sites and attractions. If you’re…
Arts, culture & entertainment
Take a dip at The Beach Chicago at Navy Pier
WHAT: The Beach Chicago WHEN: Jan. 19 – Feb. 3, 2019 WHERE: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave. Ready to hit the beach…in January…in Chicago? Yes, you…
Tours & attractions
Winter at Navy Pier: 8 things to do
If you think Navy Pier only shines in the summertime, think again: Chicago’s top family tourist attraction is just as wonderful in the winter. From…
Arts, culture & entertainment
7 great books set in Chicago
Chicago has been the backdrop of both modern and classic literary works. And in many cases, the city acts as both the setting and a…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Dining
World in a city: Chicago’s culturally diverse neighborhoods
In a nation of immigrants, few cities reflect our nation's rich melting pot better than Chicago. From Chinatown to Pilsen, and Greektown to Little Italy, immigrants from countries around the world settled into these culturally familiar enclaves back in the 19th and 20th centuries. They remain just as vibrant today, with bustling cafes, restaurants, museums, public art and more.
Arts, culture & entertainment, Dining
3 classic Chicago-invented cocktails and where to find them
Chicago is all in on the cocktail craze, with some of the best mixologist and cocktail lounges in the country. But it wasn’t until Prohibition…
Blog, Hotels
Chicago’s top kid-friendly hotel pools
Traveling parents know that a good hotel swimming pool is key to a fun family vacation. You can even make your trip extra-memorable with fun…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Family, Sports & recreation, Tours & attractions
Chicago’s best bowling alleys
Chicago is a great city for a bowling match: from classic, hand set lanes with pinsetters of a bygone era to sleek, modern bowling lounges,…
Blog
Chicago’s most historic hotels
Why stay in an ordinary hotel when you can stay in a historic Chicago gem? Step into the lobbies of any of these history-filled hotels…
Family
Top 3 family-friendly Chicago beaches
We’ll be spending a lot of time on big, beautiful Lake Michigan this summer. My kids must be part fish: the are oblivious to the…
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