Museums & art, Parks & outdoors, Tours & attractions
The Bean (Cloud Gate) in Chicago
Cloud Gate, aka “The Bean”, is one of Chicago’s most popular sights. The monumental work of art anchors downtown Millennium Park and reflects the city’s…
National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen
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Festivals & special events, Music, Parks & outdoors
Millennium Park Summer Music Series
Free admission • Millennium Park The Millennium Park Summer Music Series features free outdoor concerts, showcasing a wide range of established and emerging musicians in…
Festivals & special events, Free & cheap, Music
Grant Park Music Festival
June 11 — Aug. 16, 2025 Free admission • Millennium Park Experience a summer of extraordinary music with dozens of free classical concerts. The Grant…
Parks & outdoors
Guide to Chicago’s Millennium Park
Millennium Park is a can’t-miss attraction for any Chicago visit. The lakefront campus, located in the heart of downtown, is home to the iconic Cloud…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Dining
The best Chicago picnic spots
Summer is picnic season in Chicago. While there are plenty of amazing restaurants with outdoor dining, sometimes nothing can beat an old-fashioned picnic in the…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Free & cheap
10 things you shouldn’t miss at Chicago’s Millennium Park Campus
The Millennium Park Campus is the heart of Chicago. Locals and visitors alike gather here to picnic in the grass, cool off in the fountain,…
Free & cheap
Enjoy free theatre events in Chicago all summer long
It’s the Year of Chicago Theatre, and this summer is packed with plenty of ways to join the celebration. There’s outdoor movie screenings, theatre performances…
Dining, Festivals, Special events
Come “Rock the Fork” at two of Chicago Gourmet’s new events
Food and music – they’re a fabulous pair, and “two of Chicago’s most beloved cultural institutions,” says Sam Toia, president and CEO of the Illinois…
Blog, Tours & attractions
7 photo spots for the best Chicago skyline views
The Chicago skyline is easily one of the most iconic cityscapes in the world. So if you're going to take a trip to Chicago, it makes sense that you'd want to grab the perfect city shot while you're there.
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