Your Guide to the Best Chicago Festivals Summer 2023
From music to food, Chicago festivals are a must-do for any summer itinerary.
Arts and Culture
Enjoy the Millennium Park Summer Music Series 2023
Mark your calendars for the annual Millennium Park Summer Music Series. This spectacular series of free outdoor concerts with Chicago’s skyline as the backdrop celebrate the vibrancy of the city’s …
Centuries of Secrets at Cahokia Mounds
Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site preserves the history of an advanced pre-Columbian civilization. Learn about this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Palmer House Hilton: Myths & Romance in Chicago’s Oldest Hotel
Palmer House Chicago is an historic luxury hotel located in the heart of downtown. It’s one of the oldest continuously operating hotels in the United States, and it began with a love story.
Chicago Field Museum: the Beloved Institution that Almost Wasn’t: includes free days 2023
Chicago Field Museum is a world-class institution, but it almost never existed. Learn the story behind this iconic attraction, plus details on visiting today, including 2023 free days.
Museum of Science and Industry Chicago: a World-Class Destination (Includes Free Days)
Everything you need to know about visiting the Museum of Science and Industry Chicago, including free days and its fascinating history.
A Crescendo of Forces: How Theodore Thomas & Friends Founded the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Learn the story behind one of the most well-respected orchestras in the world and how one man made today’s Chicago Symphony Orchestra possible.
The SPAM Museum: Everything You Wanted to Know (and more) about the (In)Famous Canned Meat
You’ll have a whole new appreciation for canned meat when you visit the SPAM Museum in Austin, Minnesota.
Artists’ Own: Local Artists Create Their Own Shop in Downtown Lafayette
By Ranxin Quan I found this gallery shop by accident on my way to eat ramen. I strolled along Main Street in downtown Lafayette with my friend after 5 p.m. …
Take a Photo Walk of Elgin Public Art
Put on your walking shoes and get ready for a beautiful day of art.
Immerse Your Senses in Saint Kate The Arts Hotel
Saint Kate The Arts Hotel is much more than just a place to sleep.
Frank Lloyd Wright UNESCO Sites: a Global Treasure of 20th Century Architecture
How influential was Frank Lloyd Wright? UNESCO inscribed eight of his sites to the World Heritage List. See why his work is worthy of this global recognition.