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DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center

Explore Black history in Chicago

For as long as Chicago has been Chicago, Black people have been shaping the city’s culture and leaving a lasting impact. After all, Chicago’s first…

Visitors sit inside a model of a Triton Submersible, where they visualize an underwater expedition

Blog, Museums, Tours & attractions

10 Chicago museum exhibits not to miss this summer

Chicago is a city full of history, art, and culture — and you’ll find all those things in our acclaimed cultural institutions. This summer, the…

Arts, culture & entertainment, Blog, Special events

How to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Chicago

The beginning of May marks the start of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time to honor and explore the rich cultures and…

Accessible Chicago: autism-friendly family fun for neurodiverse families

When people ask me where I’m from, I love sharing that I’m from the city of Chicago, born and raised in the heart of Lincoln…

Your guide to Asia on Argyle in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood

Nestled off the Argyle Red Line Stop is Uptown’s Asia on Argyle, a vibrant cultural corridor home to authentic Southeast Asian cuisines and locally owned…

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…

Blog, Dining, Neighborhoods, Tours & attractions

What to eat, see, and do in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood

Little Village, often referred to as “La Villita” by locals, offers a vibrant Mexican cultural experience without leaving Chicago. With nearly 1,000 locally owned businesses,…

Architecture & history, Arts, culture & entertainment

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

History lines the streets in Chicago’s landmark Bronzeville neighborhood. Dubbed the city’s “Black Metropolis,” this south side community served as the headquarters for African American…

Friends attend a show at City Winery West Loop

Top spots for Chicago blues music from local legend Wayne Baker Brooks

A version of this article was originally published in the 2024 Chicago Visitors Guide. Wayne Baker Brooks knows a thing or two about the blues…

Chicago architecture: 12 iconic buildings not to miss

Chicago is a city of firsts — and nowhere is this better seen than in its architecture. The site of the now demolished Home Insurance Building (1884-1885), credited as the world's first skyscraper (at a diminutive 10 stories by today's standards), you could write a book on the significance of the Chicago cityscape — which is why so many have.