Pilsen is a mecca for vintage shoppers and the plan for this guide is to bounce around to four different shops, each with a different era of fashion a...
This is a classic neighborhood walkabout in West Town. It starts with coffee and shopping at a pandemic-inspired retail/coffee shop. You'll then grab...
Wine and book lovers, especially fans of the two combined, this one's for you. You'll venture to Printer’s Row, a neighborhood near the South Loop tha...
We've got a short trip planned to Southwest Michigan for a quick weekend getaway. You'll layout on dunes along Lake Michigan's coast, drink whiskey wh...
Get your walking shoes ready, because we're going on an old fashioned neighborhood walkabout. The plan for the day is a one mile jaunt through Lincoln...
The night starts on an empty street surrounded by warehouses where you'll have cocktails inside a bustling taproom while a forklift might be operating...
Head to Lakeview for a low-key date night. You'll start at a neighborhood cocktail bar for pre-dinner drinks, then grab dinner at a place that combine...
Up in Rogers Park, it’s easy to find things to do. Perhaps not the first place many think to visit on a weekend day off work, Chicago’s northernmost n...
Oktoberfest celebrations come and go, but this guide lets you enjoy German festive cheer all year round. This guide takes you through Chicago's North...
Stepping into Lincoln Square is like stepping into Chicago’s own fairytale small town. The main strip along Lincoln Avenue has the charm of a Europ...
A lot of record shops in Chicago are worth visiting, but none are as memorable as the one you’ll be visiting in this guide. It doubles as a “Museum of...
Greektown is a unique gem of a neighborhood, rich with Greek food and community. Located just west of downtown, it’s a place where Old World tradition...
In a new addition to our “Known/Unknown” series, we’re heading to Michigan Avenue to pair a Chicago landmark with an overlooked place nearby. The firs...
This itinerary is part of our "Known/Unknown" series, where we pair a Chicago landmark with overlooked places nearby. For fans of literature and archi...
This is part of our “Known / Unknown” series. For each guide in this series, we pair a classic, essential landmark with an overlooked place nearby. To...
This guide is part of our "Known/Unknown" series where we pair an essential Chicago landmark with some more obscure spots nearby. It starts with a lei...
For this week's guide we're adding another edition to our Known/Unknown series where we pair a classic, essential landmark with an overlooked place ne...
We've got another guide to add to our Known/Unknown series where we pair an essential Chicago landmark with overlooked places nearby. Today we're on a...
Amid the frenzy of the city, downtown Chicago offers prominent green spaces for visitors and locals alike to enjoy. It's like you're getting out of th...
As the summer heat hits Chicago, you’ll naturally be jonesing for two things: a sweet treat and time in the hot, outdoor air. In this guide, you’ll ge...
The weather warms up, so Chicagoans flock to the elevated 606 trail to get steps in and marvel at how lush the city has become. Today, you'll take in...
It’s springtime in Chicago, and that means the city is collectively regaining its will to live. To maximize your time in the sun and enjoy the city on...
We're taking a short trip outside the city to hike through a 2,500 acre forest preserve. We start by grabbing coffee at a quirky and retro coffee hous...
Access to nature can sometimes feel inaccessible if you don't have a car. But for this guide, the Metra is all you need. You'll take the UP-N line to...
Day one of your Saugatuck trip focused on enjoying locally farmed cider and exploring the bustling town by water. On day two, you’ll explore by sand a...
Drive south along Lake Michigan and you’re sure to pass through dozens of cute beach towns. But about 145 miles around the lake from Chicago, you’ll f...
It’s time for a change of scenery, so for two days this weekend, we’re heading north to Milwaukee — a mini Chicago, as some refer to it. The vibrant W...
About 18,000 years ago, Illinois and Wisconsin were covered under a big sheet of glacial ice. Eventually, these massive glaciers began to retreat, bu...
Imagine Chicago with mountains in the distance. Nobody would ever leave. While we don't have mountains, there are still places to hike to get some ele...
This guide has you hitting the road for a weekend trip out of the city. You'll visit Galena, IL, about a three-hour drive from Chicago and on the bord...
Did you know that just half a mile away from the bustling Magnificent Mile you can step back in time to an age of double-decker, decadent diners? That...
This guide is part of our Good Bites series, and we're venturing out to pick up fresh ingredients to make a classic BLT -- our summer sandwich of choi...
When the cold weather strikes, this guide has you cooking up some eats to keep warm -- or should I say hot -- hot pot that is. To get started, you'l...
We're taking the Red Line to go on a food expedition that starts in Chinatown and ends on the far North side in Little Saigon. We'll make a few stops...
When the weather finally turns for the better, a long walk through the city might just be what you need to shake off the winter blues. This guide take...
This night is about good eats and good drinks. You'll start things off with a dining extravaganza brought to you by a Michelin starred chef on a quiet...
There’s nothing quite as satisfying as watching an outdoor movie accompanied by a cool, summer breeze at the tail end of a scorching Chicago summer da...
Chicago’s Riverwalk is a labyrinth of life in the heart of downtown. The 1.25-mile-long path, which was expanded in 2016, offers unique city views an...
This lineup is for those in serious need of a dopamine hit. The night takes you along Division Street, where you’ll be surrounded by twinkly lights an...
Few things symbolize summer like ice cream and boating, and Chicago offers myriad options to embrace them both. The Chicago River cuts through the cit...
Andersonville is a literary hub, where bibliophiles and casual book browsers alike will delight in a variety of distinct bookstores. This exploration...
To follow this guide, you’re heading south to the historic and beautiful Bronzeville neighborhood. Combining books, music and history, you’ll expand y...
For less than the price of a cup of coffee, you can go see one of the best improv shows that Chicago has to offer. This evening, you’ll sandwich that...
Tonight, you're going to head into Logan Square for dinner at one of the neighborhood's only rooftop patios and drinks at some "if you know, you know"...
Lakeview is an easy draw. Its proximity to the great Lake Michigan, seemingly endless options for food and drinks, and lively music scene make it an i...
Everyone knows Chicago is one of the best cities for food, comedy and drinks. Tonight, you’ll combine all three for a lively night in the West Town an...
It’s not uncommon to be overwhelmed by contemporary nightlife spots, so we're going to infuse the night with some rich, old-school history and rhythm...
After a week of being responsible and sticking to healthy eating, it's time to indulge a little. This guide kicks off at a fusion Chinese-Korean BB...
