Your Guide to Chicago
Curated local guides to help you experience Chicago like a local.
Your Guide to Chicago
Curated local guides to help you experience Chicago like a local.
Discover Chicago with Local Insight
WhereChicago blends editorial curation with local expertise to highlight the city’s best attractions, dining, neighborhoods, and places to stay. Our guides are designed to help you explore Chicago confidently — whether you’re visiting for the first time or rediscovering the city as a local.
Explore Chicago
Things to Do
Dining in Chicago
Dining in Chicago
Discover iconic attractions, unique experiences, and must-see spots across Chicago.
Dining in Chicago
Dining in Chicago
Dining in Chicago
Find the best restaurants, bars, rooftops, and neighborhood favorites across the city.
Hotels & Stays
Events & Festivals
Events & Festivals
Explore the best areas to stay in Chicago, from luxury hotels to boutique favorites.
Events & Festivals
Events & Festivals
Events & Festivals
Explore seasonal festivals, concerts, holiday markets, and cultural events happening in Chicago.
Featured Chicago Venues
The Langham Chicago
The Art Institute of Chicago
The Langham Chicago
A luxury riverfront hotel known for elegant interiors, five-star service, and refined Chicago views.
LondonHouse Rooftop
The Art Institute of Chicago
The Langham Chicago
A popular rooftop destination offering panoramic skyline views and a blend of indoor and outdoor spaces.
The Art Institute of Chicago
The Art Institute of Chicago
The Art Institute of Chicago
One of the world’s leading art museums, home to iconic galleries, architecture, and cultural exhibitions.
Chicago Neighborhood Guides
The Loop
West Loop / Fulton Market
River North
Chicago’s downtown core, home to iconic architecture, museums, Millennium Park, and major attractions.
River North
West Loop / Fulton Market
River North
A lively downtown neighborhood filled with restaurants, nightlife, galleries, and iconic attractions.
West Loop / Fulton Market
West Loop / Fulton Market
West Loop / Fulton Market
Chicago’s dining hub, known for award-winning restaurants, nightlife, and modern city energy.
Lincoln Park
Wicker Park / Bucktown
West Loop / Fulton Market
A classic Chicago neighborhood with parks, lakefront access, family-friendly attractions, and local shops.
Gold Coast
Wicker Park / Bucktown
Wicker Park / Bucktown
An elegant neighborhood known for historic mansions, upscale shopping, and luxury dining.
Wicker Park / Bucktown
Wicker Park / Bucktown
Wicker Park / Bucktown
A creative, energetic area filled with boutiques, music venues, cafés, and independent culture.