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From hidden gems to must-see attractions, we’ve got your itinerary covered. If it’s happening in Chicago, you’ll find it here.

Visitors exploring a vibrant outdoor pumpkin patch festival in Chicago at dusk, featuring glowing string lights, hay bales, and a vintage red tractor with the downtown city skyline in the background.

13 Awesome Things To Do in Chicago This Weekend (Oct 9–11)

by Struan Hogg

Plan your Chicago weekend (Oct 9-11). Navigate the Chicago Marathon in Grant Park, hit the free Lincoln Park Fall Fest, or escape to local block parties.

Wide shot of Cloud Gate, also known as The Bean, in Chicago's Millennium Park during peak autumn, framed by a vibrant orange maple tree with fall foliage covering the ground.

11 Fun Things to Do in Chicago This Weekend (Oct 2–4)

by Struan Hogg

Looking for the best things to do in Chicago this weekend? Check out our complete neighborhood guide to the Lincoln Square Apple Fest, Navy Pier pop-ups, and Goose Island fall festivals from October 2–4.

The 16 Absolute Best Things To Do In Lincoln Park (That Even Lifelong Chicagoans Forget About)

by Struan Hogg

Lincoln Park is exactly where you need to go if you want to experience the authentic magic of Chicago.

The 12 Most Mind-Blowing Things To See at The Field Museum (And the Wild Stories Behind Them)

by Struan Hogg

Discover the wildest hidden secrets at Chicago’s Field Museum. From man-eating lions to a T. Rex raided by the FBI, don’t miss these 12 mind-blowing artifacts!

12 Stunning Historic Libraries in Chicago That Are Incredible Beautiful & Free To Visit

by Struan Hogg

Here are the first three incredibly beautiful Chicago libraries that you can walk right into for absolutely free.

11 Incredible Things You Have to Do in Chicago’s Chinatown

by Struan Hogg

Skip the tourist traps! From hidden speakeasies and underground food courts to the Midwest’s largest Asian market, explore Chicago’s Chinatown like a local.

Chicago Locals Say These Are The Best Rooftop Bars In The City

by Struan Hogg

The 13 best Chicago rooftop bars locals actually recommend, ranked by what kind of night you’re planning. From iconic skyline views to neighborhood hideouts.

The 12 Best Museums In Chicago (And Which Ones Are Actually Worth The Ticket Price)

by Struan Hogg

The 12 best museums in Chicago and which ones are actually worth the ticket price. From the Art Institute to free hidden gems most visitors miss.

Best Chicago Speakeasies

12 Best Speakeasies In Chicago (And How To Actually Get In)

by Struan Hogg

The 13 best speakeasies in Chicago, from the bookshelf door at The Drifter to the laundromat entrance at the Magic Lounge. A local’s guide to hidden bars.

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8 Incredible Artifacts At The Chicago Museum That Inspired Indiana Jones (And The Stories Behind Them)

by Struan Hogg

The 8 incredible artifacts at Chicago’s hidden museum that inspired Indiana Jones. From a 17-foot King Tut to the original Pazuzu from The Exorcist.

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