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Immersive Monet and the Impressionists; photo by Patrick Hodgon

Arts, culture & entertainment

Get your tickets now for the Immersive Monet exhibit in Chicago

Step inside the works of some of the world’s most famous painters at the premiere of this one-of-a-kind art experience. The Immersive Monet & The…

Published on May 8, 2022 by Kelsey O'Connor

Blog, Tours & attractions

A solo travel guide to Chicago: top things to do alone

Traveling to big cities alone can be exhilarating — and Chicago is no exception. Whether you’re a solo traveler or in Chicago alone for business,…

Published on May 6, 2022 by Courtney Vondran

Wrightwood 659 hosts four inspiring new exhibits extended by popular demand through July 30

Wrightwood 659, a stunning Lincoln Park gallery designed by Pritzker-Prize winning architect Tadao Ando, hosts four dynamic exhibitions now through July 30, 2022. The exhibits…

Blog, Theater & dance

Here are 4 dance styles born in Chicago to mark the Year Of Chicago Dance

This post was originally published by Block Club Chicago. Chicago has a penchant for dance — and it’s celebrating the hop, cha-cha slide and other…

Published on April 26, 2022 by Jennifer Billock

Neighborhoods

Things to do, eat, and see in Chicago’s Garfield Park neighborhood

Chicago’s Garfield Park neighborhood is a nature lover’s paradise. The area is home to a sprawling chain of green spaces, with the historic Garfield Park…

Published on April 11, 2022 by Kelsey O'Connor

Blog, Neighborhoods

24 hours in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood

Named for its location along the Lake Michigan shoreline, South Shore was once one of Chicago’s fastest-growing neighborhoods. The success of the nearby 1893 World’s…

Published on March 25, 2022 by Flo Lawnicki

Dining, Sponsored

Get a taste of Time Out Market Chicago

Interested in sampling some of the best cuisines Chicago has to offer, all in one place? Then head over to Time Out Market Chicago in…

Blog, Hotels, Sponsored

Find the perfect Chicago-area Marriott hotel

Planning a trip to the Chicago area? Then Marriott and its broad range of hotel brands has got you covered. Whether you’re a couple seeking…

Blog, Special events

What’s open in Chicago: latest updates

Chicago is open, and we’re excited to welcome visitors and residents to experience all the city has to offer. In accordance with the latest guidelines,…

Published on February 1, 2022 by Choose Chicago