A City Like No Other, This is Chicago Magnified
Beating a path of it's own, Chicago is crammed full of unique experiences and destinations. Known as the Second City, Chicago is second to none when it comes to cultural venues, festivals, nightlife, diverse cuisine, loyalty to our teams, and pride in our city.
Set up as a guide for those visiting Chicago as well as native Chicagoans, this lens is updated regularly to focus on attractions, restaurants and events taking place all over the city.
Essential Chicago
Landmarks, Sights and Places Every Visitor Must See
This month we look at all the free stuff Chicago has to offer for the remainder of the summer. For the complete list of 100 Free Things To Do in Chicago, click here. Let me know how you liked the light show at Buckingham Fountain, and what you thought of Lincoln Park Zoo.Past features of Essential Chicago:
Essential Chicago: What Every Visitor Should See
Best Free Places In Chicago
Guide to Chicago Festivals
Explore Chicago!
Insider Guide to Attractions, Neighborhoods and Adventure
The Japanese Osaka Gardens are one of Chicago's hidden gems. Discover it and five other hidden gardens in Chicago.More ways to explore Chicago:
The Top Five Chicago Beaches
Chicago's Free Art: Sculpture in the City
Five New Things to Do in Chicago
Guide to the Best Gardens and Conservatories in Chicago
A Guide to the Ethnic Museums of Chicago
Guide to Chicago's Little Village
Guide to Chicago's Greektown
Chicago Off the Beaten Track: Chinatown
Chicago's Devon Avenue
Exploring Chicago's Lincoln Park Neighborhood
Explore Chicago With Books
Some of my favorite books on Chicago!
Hot Dogs and Deep Dish
What to eat and where to find it
Tapas have made their way from Spain to the streets of Chicago, but not all of it is good. This article takes you to three of the best Tapas Retaurants in Chicago so you can skip the hunt and enjoy the food.Past Features in Chicago Dining:
Where to Get a Hot Dog in Chicago
Lao Sze Chuan Chinese Restaurant
Chicago Nightlife
Looking for a way to liven up your usual late night escapades? Head to a Latin club for a little Salsa music and dancing.Here is a Guide to the Best Latin Nights in Chicago.
Past Features of Chicago Nightlife:
Transit Nightclub in Chicago
Club 720- Four Nightclubs in One
Zentra Nightclub in Chicago- Where Chicago House Meets Hindi
Wet Nightclub: More Hype Than Anything Else
Guide to the Weed Street District
Chicago Year Round
Seasonal guides to Chicago
Strolling down the Magnificent Mile has never been more fashionable. Take a break from shopping this summer and enjoy the gardens Where fashion meets botany.Past seasonal guides to Chicago:
A Beginner's Guide to Bird Watching
Fun Winter Activities in Chicago
Great Indoor Winter Family Activities
Free Holiday Family Events in the Windy City
Hit The Road
Chicago Destinations by car and Road Tripping From the City
Any of the quaint towns lying along the Fox River make a perfect day trip from the city. Discover Dundee as you bike along the river and stop to do some shopping in the many unique stores that line either river bank.
Off the Beaten Path Chicago Guides
Some Resources I found Useful
Just For Fun
Random Chicago Stuff
Itching for a Good Read? Try one of the bookstores in a Booklover's Guide to Chicago.Past Random Chicago Features:
Ten Reasons Why Chicago Should Host the 2016 Olympics
Great Chicago Quotes
To Serve and Protect: An Interview With Nora Tellez
My Favorite Hotels in Chicago
For the weekends I play tourist!
Plan Your Own Trip to Chicago!
Tell me what you like about my town!
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Suzie-Shine
Jul 30, 2009 @ 10:37 am | delete
- Super lens. Hope to get there one day!
Suzie
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Suzie-Shine
Jul 30, 2009 @ 10:36 am | delete
- Super lens. Hope to get there one day!
Suzie
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RinchenChodron
Jul 29, 2009 @ 11:42 pm | delete
- You did a nice job here. I love pizza and ethnic restaurants in Chicago! Of course they have a great international airport in the Windy City.
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ElizabethJeanAllen
Jul 23, 2009 @ 6:07 am | delete
- I've been to Chicago several times. As a country girl I find it a bit overwhelming.
Thanks for sharing
Lizzy
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tomtuul Dec 11, 2008 @ 9:50 pm | delete
- This an excellent lens. I am from Chicago and I love the nightlife here. Your nightlife reviews are awesome, especially the ones about Club 720 and Wet Nightclub. I love reviewing nightclubs too, if you want, check out my blog at http://www.chicagonightlifeguide.net . If you like my articles, comment and let me know what you think about them. Once again, good job!
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