Blog, Dining
17 vegetarian restaurant deals during Chicago Restaurant Week 2025
You don’t have to be a carnivore to enjoy a good meal in Chicago. The city is filled with vegetarian restaurants offering a stunning range…
Kelsey O'Connor
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Blog, Nightlife
Winter rooftop bars, curling, and igloos in Chicago
Rooftop bar season is year-round in Chicago. These seasonal spaces are the perfect place to cure your cabin fever while still staying warm and cozy…
Festivals, Festivals & special events, Special events
Your guide to the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade 2024
Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024 • State Street It’s turkey time! The Chicago Thanksgiving Parade, a local tradition for almost 90 years, kicks off the holiday…
Articles, Shopping and fashion
Shopping malls in Chicago
From one-of-a-kind boutiques to some of the most famous retail districts in the world, shopping in Chicago is unmatched. The city’s shopping scene offers a…
Blog, Special events
Your guide to the first-ever Chicago Fashion Week
Chicago has long been known as a place of artistic expression, from the ground-breaking public art on our streets to the masterpieces in our museums…
Blog, Parks & outdoors
Where to see fall colors in and around Chicago
Chicago’s many parks, gardens, and natural areas are gorgeous year-round — but they’re particularly stunning in the fall. That’s when you can see striking red,…
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…
Festivals & special events
Chicago House Music Festival and Conference
Free admission • Millennium Park and beyond The Chicago House Music Festival is an annual celebration of the Chicago-born genre that has revolutionized dance music…
Blog, Special events
Where to watch the solar eclipse in Chicago
April’s total solar eclipse is shaping up to be one of the year’s biggest events, and Chicago’s museums and attractions offer plenty of opportunities to…
Articles, Bucket list, Itineraries, Parks & outdoors
Things to do in Chicago in the spring
What’s spring like in Chicago? Tulips bloom along iconic Michigan Avenue, cherry blossoms pop up in Jackson Park, and city parks begin to overflow with…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Blog
Top international art fair EXPO CHICAGO returns to Navy Pier this spring
Now in its 11th year as a leading international art fair, EXPO CHICAGO returns to iconic Navy Pier with an exciting roster of exhibitors, programs,…
Blog, Special events
Your guide to the Chicago Auto Show 2024
For car lovers, winter in Chicago can only mean one thing — the Chicago Auto Show. Whether you’re a first-time or an Auto Show veteran,…
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