Things to do
The 21 most beautiful Chicago parks
If you need to relax outdoors, here's where you should go.
Attractions
Plan your perfect day exploring the city with our guide to Chicago's best attractions, from museums to tours to parks
Things to do
Where to hang out on the Chicago Riverwalk
Admire the views while frequently businesses along this riverfront path.
Attractions
The 25 best Chicago attractions
It’s no surprise that Chicago is one of the finest tourist destinations in the country.
Museums
The 10 best Chicago museums
Learn about art, history and science at these amazing cultural institutions.
Sex and dating
The most romantic places in Chicago
Here's where to get all lovey-dovey throughout the city.
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Chicago attractions by neighborhood
The best museums in Chicago
Museums
The 10 best Chicago museums
These well-respected Chicago institutions are among the top in the country
Things to do
Free museum days at the best Chicago museums
Ditch the hefty price tag and take advantage of these gratis days
Art
The best contemporary art galleries in Chicago
See original artwork by up-and-coming, emerging and established artists
Museums
What's happening behind the scenes at your favorite Chicago museum?
We stepped into collections, laboratories and libraries at three beloved institutions
Museums
The best free art museums and galleries
Some of Chicago's best museums and art galleries don't charge admission
Attractions for kids
Kids
Chicago's top children's museums
When the weather turns too cold, hot or rainy, children's museum can be a savior
Kids
The best indoor activities for kids
Whether your tot’s an artist, an adventurer or a scientist, they'll love these outings
Kids
Top indoor playgrounds in Chicago
These spots offer plenty to keep the kids busy—even on the most miserable of days
News in Chicago
Comedy
This comedy show in a tiny Lakeview basement shouldn’t be free—but it is
Blind Wolf Comedy is *actually* a hidden gem.
Things to do
Adler Planetarium is bringing free stargazing and space science to Chicago libraries this fall
Free telescope nights let you check out the stars and planets and learn more about space.
Restaurants
This Chicago steakhouse is offering 79-cent lunch items—including its famous pork chop—for one day only this week
Can we get a double order?
The best Chicago tours
Bars
The 31 best Chicago breweries and taprooms
Sip your way through Chicago's best suds on a brewery tour
Things to do
The top 10 Chicago tours that you should go on
These are, in our opinion, the best ways to discover Chicago's best attractions
Things to do
Chow down on a Chicago food tour
Sample all of Chicago's most irresistable eats in a single afternoon