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Welcome to Hey Chicago. We’re a data-driven Chicago guide built on insights from local residents and verified by professional editors. While others rely on generic lists, our recommendations are shaped by original polls, reader submissions, and firsthand local experiences.
Chicago worst tourist traps

We Asked Locals for Chicago’s Worst Tourist Traps. They Did Not Hold Back.

by Hey Chicago

Chicago locals spill on the city’s worst tourist traps — from overpriced Ferris wheels to soggy deep dish. Here’s what to skip and where to actually go instead.

Best Chicago public Art

The Local’s Guide to Chicago’s Best Public Art (And Where to Actually Find It)

by Hey Chicago

Chicago has some of the finest public sculpture of any city in the world. Here’s the local’s guide to 24 spectacular monuments, installations, and public art pieces worth going out of your way for.

This Unique Chicago Brewery Tour Lets You Sip Beer Inside A Barrel-Shaped Bus

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If your ideal Chicago outing involves craft beer, a little local history, and not having to organize the logistics yourself, this brewery tour is worth adding to your list.

Must try chicago food

15 Must-Try Foods in Chicago (According to Locals)

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If you’re visiting the city, these are the must-try Chicago foods that belong on every food lover’s list.

Best Chicago Rainy Days Activities

We Asked Chicago Locals For The Best Indoor Activities For A Rainy Day.

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Get the inside scoop on Chicago’s best indoor activities. We asked locals where they actually go when it pours so visitors can plan a seamless day.

famous chicago murals

9 Famous Chicago Murals You Need To See At Least Once!

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Chicago’s basically an outdoor art gallery. Turn a corner and boom — a whole wall telling a story. These are 12 famous Chicago murals worth going out of your way for at least once. Bring your camera. And a little time to wander.

Best Chicago Restaurants with a View

We Asked Locals For The Best Chicago Restaurants With A View – Here’s What They Said!

by Hey Chicago

Discover where Chicago locals actually go for the best skyline views. From hidden gems to famous rooftops, see which restaurant was voted the clear winner!

Beautiful train ride from Chicago

The 5 Most Scenic Train Rides You Can Take from Chicago (Including The Most Beautiful in the USA)

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Ditch the traffic and the rental car. From a secret $10 lakefront cruise to the epic California Zephyr, here are the 5 scenic train rides from Chicago actually worth the ticket.

Chicago Locals Hidden Gems

Chicago’s Hidden Gems: 15 Incredible Places Locals Say You Need To See

by Hey Chicago

15 hidden gems in Chicago locals say you need to see. The museums, gardens, and hidden interiors that make Chicago Chicago. From the Loop to Hyde Park.
Whether you’re planning your first trip or you’ve lived here for years, these are the places that’ll make you fall in love with Chicago all over again.

We Asked Locals For The Best Hot Dog In Chicago – Here’s What They Said!

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Where do Chicagoans actually go for a hot dog? We asked locals and got the same 8 answers — Portillo’s, Wiener Circle, Fat Johnnie’s, and more.

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