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With steely skyscrapers, top chefs, renowned museums and rocking festivals, the Windy City will blow you away with its multifaceted splendors.

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Things to Know
With tips from taking public transportation to what to drink in a bar, here's what you need to know to make your Chicago trip a success.
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Best Neighborhoods
Chicago is an architectural wonder but its the neighborhoods of great restaurants, theaters and dive bars that will enthrall you - even on repeat visits.
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Day Trips
Just beyond Chicago’s city limits, you can scale sand dunes, rev a Harley and amble around vineyards. Here are the best easy day trips from the Windy City.
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Money and Costs
Chicago may be big on experiences, but that doesn't mean you have to fork over big bucks. Here are our tips for navigating the Windy City on a budget.
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Transportation
Chicago is the USA's third-largest city, but efficient public transportation makes it easy to explore. Here are the top ways to get around the Windy City.
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Free Things to Do
The top attractions might blow the budget, but there are plenty of free things to do in Chicago too. Here's our guide to the best of them.
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Traveling with Kids
With its wealth of interactive museums, fabulous parks, jaw-dropping architecture and family-friendly attitude, Chicago is tailor made for travel with kids.
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Food and Drink

Behind The Bear: the culinary history of Chicago's River North

Jul 2, 2023 • 5 Min read

What "The Bear" gets right and wrong about the food scene in Chicago's River North.

Public Transport
Where to go on a day trip from Chicago: the 7 best spots
Sep 5, 2022 • 6 Min read
Just beyond Chicago’s city limits, you can scale sand dunes, rev a Harley and amble around vineyards. Here are the best easy day trips from the Windy City.
Family Travel
The Windy City with wee ones: the best of Chicago with kids
Jul 2, 2022 • 9 Min read
With its wealth of interactive museums, fabulous parks, jaw-dropping architecture and family-friendly attitude, Chicago is tailor made for travel with kids.
Beaches
Chicago’s 14 best city parks for a picnic, outdoor concerts and family fun
Jun 7, 2022 • 7 Min read
Chicago has so many beautiful parks and green spaces, perfect for picnics or a springtime stroll. Here are our picks for the best parks in Chicago.
Beaches
The 9 best beaches in Chicago for a taste of the lake life
May 31, 2022 • 5 Min read
There's more to Chicago than skyscrapers, museums and restaurants - the city by the lake is also blessed with beautiful beaches. Here are nine of the best.
Public Transport
How to get around in Chicago, from bike-shares to the L
May 28, 2022 • 7 Min read
Chicago is the USA's third-largest city, but efficient public transportation makes it easy to explore. Here are the top ways to get around the Windy City.
Budget Travel
Chicago on a budget: L trains, market meals and ticket deals
May 26, 2022 • 7 Min read
Chicago may be big on experiences, but that doesn't mean you have to fork over big bucks. Here are our tips for navigating the Windy City on a budget.
Activities
22 free things to do in Chicago: art and architecture, blues and views
May 23, 2022 • 7 Min read
The top attractions might blow the budget, but there are plenty of free things to do in Chicago too. Here's our guide to the best of them.
Art and Culture
Embrace all of Chicago by exploring these 9 vibrant neighborhoods
May 22, 2022 • 8 Min read
Chicago is an architectural wonder but its the neighborhoods of great restaurants, theaters and dive bars that will enthrall you - even on repeat visits.
Art and Culture
Best museums in Chicago: 10 great collections for art, architecture and dinosaurs
May 19, 2022 • 5 Min read
Chicago is home to some of the most incredible museums in the world and it's hard to know where to begin. Here's our pick of the 10 best in the Windy City.