Chicago is the “city of neighborhoods” and this collection of Chicago neighborhood guides will help you explore some of Chicago’s most iconic neighborhoods. These guides are the result of living in Chicago for 12 years. I also visited each neighborhood on a research mission to see what was new. Chicago Neighborhood Guides What to do […]
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Chicago Itinerary
A complete 3 day Chicago itinerary to help you plan your visit to the Windy City! All the must-see sights, things to do, and restaurants to try. I’ve lived in Chicago for nearly 12 years and I have a strong love of this city. Over the past several weeks I have shared in-depth Chicago neighborhood […]
200+ Things to Do in Chicago
This list of 200+ things to do in Chicago includes all the best museums landmarks, annual events, parks, bars, restaurants, live music venues, shops, and more. It’s all neatly organized so you can find what you are looking for. I have lived in Chicago for the past 11 years and I am excited to share […]
What to do in Lakeview Chicago
A guide of what to do in Lakeview, Chicago. This large neighborhood includes the smaller neighborhoods of both Wrigleyville, the Southport Corridor, and Boystown and runs beside Lake Michigan. When I first moved to Chicago I lived in Lakeview. This neighborhood is one of my favorites. It’s residential and has a neighborhood feel, yet there […]
What to do in the Gold Coast, Chicago
A guide of what to do in the Gold Coast, a Chicago neighborhood along Lake Michigan known for luxurious shopping and dining. The Gold Coast is one of the best areas for shopping. As you walk north, the Gold Coast becomes more and more residential, with some of the most desirable streets in Chicago being […]
What to do in Wicker Park Chicago
A guide of what to do in Wicker Park, Chicago – this hipster neighborhood will seem familiar if you are a fan of High Fidelity since much of the 2000 John Cusack film was shot here. Wicker Park is to Chicago what Brooklyn is to New York City. It’s that effortlessly cool neighborhood. And like […]
What to do in Lincoln Park
A guide of what to do in Lincoln Park. This residential neighborhood in Chicago is known for its namesake park, wonderful restaurants, and locally owned boutiques. The main hub of activity in Lincoln Park is the area where Armitage and Halsted intersect. That section of Armitage between the el stop and Halsted is filled with […]
What to do in Downtown Chicago | What to do in The Loop
A complete guide of what to do in downtown Chicago! The heart of downtown Chicago is called “The Loop” since the el (the train) makes a square loop around this part of the city. This is the business center of the city filled with skyscrapers and office buildings. This area has a more industrial feel […]
What to do in Old Town Chicago
A guide of what to do in Chicago’s Old Town – the neighborhood I have lived in for the past six years! Old Town is just two train stops north of downtown/the loop yet it has a neighborhood feel. During the day you will see locals dining at the many restaurants along Wells Street, heading […]
What to do in the West Loop Chicago
A guide of what to do in the West Loop Chicago. This neighborhood is home of many of the city’s best restaurants and it has a lively nightlife. When I moved to Chicago in 2008, I worked in the West Loop. Back then the neighborhood was considered to be somewhat dangerous and some of the […]