December 9, 2019

6 Best Places to Shop for Christmas Gifts in Chicago

Chicago has its malls and major department stores, as well as its designer boutiques, but where can you go to find a unique gift for a loved one this season? Chicago is filled with places to shop. Magnificent Mile is renowned for its shopping options, with some of the best retail brands in the world […]

November 25, 2019

12 of the Most Charming Christmas Markets in the Midwest

Nothing is more festive during than holiday season than strolling through a traditional Christmas market. You don’t have to travel to Europe, though, to find one. The Midwest offers up similar markets in spades. Travelers typically associate traditional Christmas markets with snow-covered streets in Germany or Austria. But many communities throughout the Midwestern United States READ MORE

November 21, 2019

Events in Chicago – Chicago Events Calendar

March 2019 Chicago Feminist Film Festival 27 Feb-1 March / Film Row Cinema With equal rights a hot-topic right now, this festival is very much on-trend. Across three days. visitors can see movie screenings tackling issues of gender, sexuality, race, and other forms of inequality. Chicago Polar Plunge 3 March / Lake Michigan Join thousands READ MORE

October 17, 2019

9 Best Boutique Shops in Hyde Park, Chicago

When most travelers think of shopping in Chicago, their mind goes immediately to Magnificent Mile. However, another shopping destination in the city is quickly growing in popularity. Magnificent Mile has long been the destination in Chicago that fashionistas and shop-til-you-drop types have flocked to; simultaneously, numerous fine dining outlets and five-star hotels have cropped up READ MORE

May 27, 2019

Survey: The most expensive neighborhoods in Chicago

According to a new survey from Chicagohotels.org, Lake View is Chicago’s priciest neighborhood in terms of travel accommodations. The survey compared 20 neighborhoods in the Chicago metropolitan area according to the average nightly room rates for the least expensive double guestrooms available. Room rates for 3-star hotels and above for the month of June 2019 READ MORE

March 12, 2019

Top 5 Spots for Drinks with a View in Chicago

Chicago’s skyline is filled with rooftop bars and restaurants with amazing views, all waiting and ready to give you a beautiful dining and drinking experience that’s entirely Instagram-worthy. Whether you prefer a more casual and relaxed atmosphere, or you’re going all out for a romantic aura that’s sure to impress your date, the Windy City READ MORE

October 9, 2018

The Best Sports Bars in Lincoln Park, Chicago

Chicago is a sports fan’s city. The destination’s passionate fans cheer their teams on with vigor, whether it’s the White Sox, Cubs, Bulls, Bears or Blackhawks. There’s nothing quite like having the perfect spot to cheer on your favorite sports teams. But what do you do when you’re on the road and your team is READ MORE

May 29, 2018

7 Charming Summer Festivals and Fairs in Illinois

Beyond Chicago, there’s so much more left to Illinois. A perfect example of Midwest Americana, the state is filled with small cities, agricultural farmlands and historic attractions. There’s nothing, however, that Midwesterners do better than a good summer (or fall, or winter) festival or fair (unless, of course, you’re talking about casseroles — they do READ MORE

May 6, 2018

Top Romantic Restaurants in Downtown Chicago

The Windy City provides a plethora of romantic dining options, regardless of your neighborhood of choice, but downtown Chicago is particularly a nice pick for a date night. With shopping and the theatre on your doorstep, as well as world-class museums and the beautiful Grant and Millennium Parks, there are endless options for date-night activities. READ MORE

November 8, 2017

Explore the Super Museum in Metropolis

Attention Man of Steel fans: did you know there’s an entire museum about Superman? Metropolis, Illinois (where else?) is home to the world’s largest collection of Superman memorabilia in the world. It all started with a Superman lunchbox given to owner Jim Hambrick in 1959, when he was 10 years old. Hambrick has said that READ MORE