Skip to content
Hey Chicago
Hey Chicago
  • About
  • Contact
  • Things To Do
  • Where To Stay
  • Where To Eat
  • About
  • Contact
  • Things To Do
  • Where To Stay
  • Where To Eat

Things To Do

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

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

by Hey Chicago

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 Hey Chicago

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 Hey Chicago

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 Hey Chicago

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.

Incredible-Artifacts-The-Chicago-Museum

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

by Hey Chicago

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.

The 17 Most Beautiful Streets In Chicago: From Iconic Vistas To Hidden Gems

by Hey Chicago

The 17 most beautiful streets in Chicago, from the Magnificent Mile to hidden residential gems. A local’s guide to the postcard views and quiet boulevards.

20 Things Worth Doing In Chicago This May (From People Who Actually Live Here)

by Hey Chicago

The 20 things actually worth doing in Chicago this May, from people who live here. Festivals, food, lakefront, rooftops, plus a few even locals miss.

Best Chicago Tours

8 Chicago Guided Tours That Are Actually Worth Doing!

by Hey Chicago

Here are the 8 tours in Chicago that are genuinely worth booking, ranked by who they’re best for.

The Incredible True Story Behind Chicago’s Most Disturbing Museum Exhibit

by Hey Chicago

In a quiet corner of the Field Museum, behind a sheet of glass in the Rice Gallery, two maneless lions … Read more

masterpieces at art institute of chicago and stories behind them

15 Masterpieces You Need To See At The Art Institute Of Chicago (And The Stories Behind Them)

by Hey Chicago

The 15 must-see masterpieces at the Art Institute of Chicago, from American Gothic to Nighthawks, with the wild stories behind each one.

Older posts
Page1 Page2 … Page6 Next →

hello@heychicago.us
680 North Lake Shore Drive,
Suite 110
Chicago, IL 60611

Useful Links

  • About
  • Contact
  • Things To Do
  • Where To Stay
  • Where To Eat

Useful Info

  • Editorial Policy
  • Affiliate Disclosure
  • Privacy Policy
© 2026 Hey Chicago. All Rights Reserved.