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Palmer House Hilton Lobby

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.

Categories Chicago, History, People
Field Museum of Chicago from the Museum Campus

Chicago Field Museum: the Beloved Institution that Almost Wasn’t {includes free days}

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.

Categories Chicago, Illinois
Museum of Science and Industry Chicago, in Jackson Park. Museum reflected in lagoon.

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.

Categories Chicago, Illinois
Chicago Orchestra in 1907

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.

Categories Chicago, History, People
Chicago Auto Show 2017

7 Best Tips for Attending the Chicago Auto Show: Everything you Need to Know in 2023

The Chicago Auto Show takes place at McCormick Place every February. We’ve got tips to help you get the most out of your visit.

Categories Chicago, Illinois
Navy Pier Chicago Attractions - photo of Navy Pier from Lake Michigan with Chicago skyline in background

25 Amazing Navy Pier Chicago Attractions and Things To Do

Visiting the People’s Pier is more than just a stroll. Check out all these Navy Pier Chicago attractions, including museums, rides, and more.

Categories Attractions, Chicago
Chicago skyline and Navy Pier from Lake Michigan

Things to do in Chicago on a Budget: 27 Tips to Save Money in Chicago

Ready to explore the Windy City, but worried it’ll be too expensive? Check out all these things to do in Chicago on a budget.

Categories Chicago, Illinois, Travel Tips
Theresa L Goodrich speaker announcement Chicago Travel and Adventure Show January 2023

Plan an Epic Vacation at the 2023 Chicago Travel and Adventure Show

Get a free ticket to the Chicago Travel and Adventure Show just for being a Local Tourist.

Categories Chicago, Illinois
Cloud Gate in Winter in Millennium Park in Chicago

Chicago in Winter will Warm Your Heart

Chicago in winter gets a bad rap, but it’s a truly magical time to visit the Windy City.

Categories Chicago, Destination Guides, Illinois
Lincoln Park Chicago in the fall, photo by Joslyn Lopez Richardson

A Short Walk in Lincoln Park: Discover this Free Park and Zoo

Take a walk in Lincoln Park and you’ll discover a few of the free things to do in this Chicago treasure.

Categories Attractions, Chicago, Illinois
Sunrise in Sheboygan Wisconsin from my balcony at Blue Harbor Resort

28 Delightful Road Trips from Chicago

If you’re looking to get away from the city, here are the best destinations for day trips and weekend road trips from Chicago.

Categories Chicago, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Road Trips, The Midwest, Wisconsin

Reflecting on 20 Years in Chicago

I looked over the top of the Merchandise Mart at the Sears Tower and smelled chocolate. I could hear the Brown Line seventeen floors below me. It was a new …

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Categories Chicago, Illinois, Personal
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