Chicago Like a Local blog

Unique perspectives on the city from the people who live here.

Tours & attractions

What to eat, see, and do in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhod

With trendy restaurants, cozy coffee shops, cocktail bars and shops on just about every corner, there’s endless ways to spend a day in this bustling neighborhood.

Published on August 1, 2023 by Courtney Sprewer

Blog, Neighborhoods

Take a walking tour of Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood

Beverly has been called the “village in the city”, a beautiful, bucolic neighborhood filled with architecturally significant homes.

Puerto Rican Flag sculpture in Humboldt Park

Blog, Neighborhoods, Sponsored

Take a walking tour of Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood

This walking tour explores the area’s Puerto Rican heritage, colorful public art, and lush green space.

Blog, Neighborhoods, Sponsored

Take a walking tour of Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood

Experience the area's rich history, notable residents, and legacy as a hub for African American life and culture.

LGBTQ+, Tours & attractions

What to eat, drink, and do in Northalsted (aka Boystown)

Northalsted (also known as Boystown) is known around the world as the oldest official recognized gay neighborhood in the country.

Published on August 2, 2019 by Hayley Grgurich

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.

Published on March 21, 2019 by Kelsey O'Connor