Festivals
Chicago summer festivals: the ultimate guide
In Chicago, fest season is the best season. The city’s social calendar is packed with street fairs, music festivals, pop-up markets, outdoor concerts, food fests,…
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Special events
Celebrate summer with these free events at the Chicago Riverwalk
What: Chicago Riverwalk Season Celebration When: Monday, May 13 – Sunday, May 18, 2019 Where: Chicago Riverwalk between Lake Street and Lake Shore Drive What…
Arts, culture & entertainment
Explore Chicago’s newest arts district
The area around Chicago’s historic Water Tower is best known for its luxury shopping. And it lives up to the hype, with an incredible array…
Tours & attractions
Things to do in Chicago’s Wrigleyville
If you’re looking for a good time, look no further than Wrigleyville. You'll find lively sports bars, cool new restaurants, and (of course) the Chicago Cubs.
Special events
50+ things to do in Chicago this spring
You can feel spring coming from a mile away in Chicago. The minute the snow melts, the city starts buzzing with outdoor concerts, neighborhood street fests,…
Theater & dance
It’s showtime for the Year of Chicago Theatre
Theatre is already a vibrant part of Chicago’s cultural scene. And now the city is getting a whole year dedicated to it. The Year of…
Blog, Hotels
Chicago hotels named among best in the country
Two Chicago hotels were ranked among the top five hotels in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report. Chicago is the only U.S.…
Dining
Chicago pizza: 12 must-try local spots
Chicago is known for so many iconic dishes, and perhaps one of the most famous is our one-of-a-kind pizza scene. The city is home to…
Dining
14 Chicago neighborhood bars where you can drink like a local
There are neighborhood bars in every corner of the Chicago, from basement dives to old-school taverns. The one thing they all have in common? They’re…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Free & cheap
The best cheap things to do in Chicago for Halloween
The spookiest season of the year can also get pretty expensive. Whether it’s splurging on the perfect costume or shelling out for a bar package,…
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