Don’t Miss One of Illinois’ Longest and Spookiest Halloween Parades This October
Looking for Halloween plans that go beyond haunted houses and pumpkin carving? Just a three-hour drive from Chicago, the historic … Read more
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.
Chicago’s Most Unapologetic Piece of Public Art
If you wander through the quiet residential streets of Chicago’s East Village, you might stumble on something both absurd and … Read more
Chicago’s Secret Speakeasy (You Enter Through a Washing Machine!)
Think you’ve seen all of Chicago’s hidden gems? Think again. Tucked behind a nondescript laundromat façade on Clark Street, lies Chicago’s … Read more
The Old Slaughterhouse That Became Chicago’s Coolest Eco Hub
On the edge of Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood sits a hulking brick building with a surprising new life. … Read more
The Hidden Rooftop Garden in Chicago’s Largest Library
Downtown Chicago is full of secrets, but one of the most surprising is hiding on top of the Harold Washington … Read more
The Stunning Chicago Park Built on a Quarry, a Dump, and a Dream
At first glance, Palmisano Park in Bridgeport looks like a simple stretch of rolling hills and ponds. But dig a … Read more
The Chicago Conservatory That Feels Like a Jungle, a Desert, and a Museum All at Once
On Chicago’s West Side, at the corner of Central Park Avenue and Lake Street, sits one of the city’s greatest … Read more
Chicago’s Secret Art Museum – a Cemetery with an Egyptian Pyramid!
On the corner of Clark Street and Irving Park Road sits one of Chicago’s most overlooked and hauntingly beautiful secrets. Yes, … Read more
The Chicago Shop That Looks Like a Curiosity Cabinet Come to Life
Andersonville is known for its indie shops, Swedish heritage, and cozy restaurants. But tucked on Clark Street sits something completely … Read more
Chicago’s Strangest Car Museum You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Chicago is packed with world-class museums—the Art Institute, the Field, the Museum of Science and Industry. But tucked away in … Read more