City Guide
A guide to the best things to do and attractions in Chicago
Hotels
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Five great Hilton hotels in Chicago you should check out
Looking for somewhere to rest your head? These hotels are some of the Windy City’s finest
Things to do
25 best attractions in Chicago
Our favorite sights in the city, featuring parks, museums, and hubs of arts and culture
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Best Chicago hotels
Explore Chicago neighborhoods
Things to do
Logan Square
Gorgeous boulevards give way to a flury of restaurants, bars and nightlife in this popular niehgborhood.
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Hyde Park
Hyde Park is home to one of the most prestigious colleges in the country, as well as a great cultural scene.
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The best restaurants in Chicago
Restaurants
The best Italian restaurants in Chicago
If you're craving gnocchi, arancini, meatballs and tiramisu, you’ve come to the right place.
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The most romantic restaurants in Chicago
These spots crank up the heat and set the mood for an intimate evening out.
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The best pizza joints in Chicago
Trying them all is a rite of passge that should top your list bucket list of things to do in Chicago.
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The best fine dining experiences in Chicago
Chicago is a relaxed town, and that attitude extends to the fine dining scene.
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The best late-night delivery restaurants in Chicago
We've got all your 2am hankerings covered.
Chicago museums
Museums
Art Institute of Chicago
You could spend the next four years getting to know this encyclopedic institution
Museums
Museum of Contemporary Art
The MCA houses one of the largest collections of modern art in the nation and frequently hosts major touring exhibits
Museums
The Field Museum
See glowering dinos, marvel at artifacts from an Egyptian tomb, undergo a lesson in cannibalism or take a stroll through the Halls of Gems
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Museum of Science and Industry
If you’re into exhibits loaded with interactive bells and whistles, this expansive Hyde Park locale is your ticket
Museums
Chicago History Museum
Explore a treasure trove of historical objects, including a chunk of the original Fort Dearborn
Chicago sports
Sports and fitness
Chicago Blackhawks guide
Our favorite players, where to eat and drink before a game, cool merch and more
Bars
Chicago Bulls guide
Where to watch Derrick Rose (if his legs are intact), cool spots near United Center and more
Shopping
Awesome Chicago Blackhawks gear for this season
While pining for another downtown parade, you might as well look the part
Best shops in Chicago
Shopping
Find something for everyone at Chicago's best gift shops
The best gift shops in Chicago give you plenty of options for anniversaries, weddings, birthdays, the holidays or "just because."
Shopping
Chicago's best shopping strolls
We curated four walkable adventures that are packed with distinctive shops.
Chicago's best music venues
Music
The best rock venues in Chicago
Whether you're a music geek or just want to air guitar to some solos, these 11 venues should be on your radar
Clubs
The best nightclubs in Chicago
Our favorite spots for a sweaty night of dancing with friends and strangers
Getaways from Chicago
Restaurants
What to order in Minneapolis & St. Paul, MN
The Twin Cities blend hyperlocal ingredients with global influences
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Where to eat and drink in St. Louis, MO
There's far more to the Gateway City than barbecue
