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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.
Unusual things to do in Chicago

10 Unusual Things To Do In Chicago That Tourists Always Miss

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Forget the Bean and explore Chicago’s strange side with this guide to the city’s 10 weirdest hidden gems, featuring secret speakeasies, underground tunnels, and live turtle racing.

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

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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.

This Budget Chicago Cafe Is President Obama’s Favorite Breakfast Spot In The World!

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Step inside Valois Restaurant in Hyde Park, officially Barack Obama’s favorite Chicago breakfast spot. Find out what he orders and how to sit at his table!

Things Chicago Does Better Than NYC

17 Things Chicago Does Better Than NYC (And It’s Not Even Close)

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From our hidden 1,900-mile alley system to affordable neighborhoods and tavern-style pizza, here are 17 things Chicago does better than New York City.

We Asked Locals For The Best Deep Dish Pizza In Chicago – The Winners Were Clear!

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Looking for the absolute best deep dish pizza experience in Chicago? We asked our Facebook community of over 60,000 locals—and … Read more

Best Chicago Souvenirs For Tourists

9 Chicago Souvenirs That Are Actually Worth The Suitcase Space

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Locals share the 9 Chicago souvenirs actually worth taking home. From Garrett’s Cheese Corn to a bottle of Malört that’ll terrify your friends back home.

Best areas to stay in Chicago from locals

We Asked Locals Where to Stay in Chicago—One Neighborhood Stood Out

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Chicago is massive—and where you stay decides how your whole trip feels. Pick the wrong neighborhood and you’ll spend more … Read more

best chicago steakhouse

We asked Locals For The Best Steakhouse In Chicago – The Winners Were Clear!

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If you’re planning a trip to Chicago soon, here’s where Chicagoans go when they want a steakhouse that delivers.

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