Chicago Travel Blog

Most of the year Chicagoans are stuck inside or bundled up, looking vaguely like Eskimos. So, when those sunny summer days do come around, you’re sure to find the miles of beaches along Lake Michigan packed with people soaking in the sun, playing volleyball, running, and biking. It’s hard...

It really doesn’t get much better than summer in Chicago. We really just want to find any excuse to leave the office early and get outside. Whether the chosen activity is resting on the beach, taking a bike ride on the lake, or sipping a cocktail on a local restaurant patio, being outside is the...

Bike the Drive 2011 was a huge success in Chicago this past Sunday, even with all the rain, fog, lightening, and thunder! Chicago was hit with torrential rain and severe thunderstorms for most of the day, but seemed to hold out just long enough for most of Bike the Drive to finish. The photos below show...

I happened to have a meeting in the Southport Corridor of Lakeview yesterday afternoon and was pleasantly reminded of how fun this neighborhood is. Even in the torrential downpour that dropped down on Chicago yesterday, I was still able to marvel at all of the shops, bars, restaurants, and cafes. And,...

Will you be in the Chi this Memorial Day weekend and are looking for some fun activities? Here are a few fun activities to check out between cookouts and game watching! Memorial Day Parade The downtown Memorial Day parade is one of the largest in the country, with about 10,000 members, traveling from...

I have been a long time yoga fanatic and realized I had not yet shared a list of great yoga studios in Chicago, which is a shame because there is a wonderful community here with plenty of options. Whether you are looking for try something new, get a good workout, relax from your vacation, or make sure...

As I have said many times, Chicago is where you come to eat and drink! If that is what you are looking for, then you will be quite satisfied with Chicago Beer Week, beginning today, a celebration of Chicago’s craft beer community. This is not your average beer tasting or sloppy pub crawl. This...

This week marked the dawning of a new age in Chicago with the swearing-in of Rahm Emanuel as Chicago’s 46th Mayor! The former Chicago mayor, Richard M. Daly, served for 12 years, so start your counting now for Rahm. Can he establish the same kind of legacy and keep ticking along? Only time will...

We have had a taste of summer these past few days and Lake Shore Drive has been packed with bikers. This is the season we forget the cold, windy winter days and find every excuse to be in the great outdoors, even if it’s a bit muggy and humid! Who’s complaining after that winter? Whether...

Cinco de Mayo means two things – good food and an even better margarita! In an eating and drinking city, this festive holiday gives Chicagoans another reason to go out and enjoy the city’s marvelous food and drink. So make this day an excuse to try some of Chicago’s best Mexican restaurants....