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Eat This: El Filet at Tango Sur
Chicago is known for having impeccable steakhouses, but dining at these downtown meat palaces comes with a high price tags. If you’re on a budget but still want to enjoy a fantastic steak dinner, head a little further north, to Tango Sur. Located on
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Chicago in June
June is one of my favorite months in Chicago. Summer is definitely here, but the extreme heat and humidity of July and August have yet to descend upon the city. Flowers are blooming, the city is green, the beaches are open (but not yet packed), and patios,
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Chicago in Spring
After the dreary cold days of winter, spring in Chicago seems doubly welcome. As the temperatures rise, so do people’s spirits as they look forward to the warm sunny days of summer. Spring is a great time to be a tourist in Chicago. Though you’
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Things to Do in Chicago in March
March’s social calendar is dominated by one event – St. Patrick’s Day. One of the most popular holidays in the city, it is celebrated by young and old, Irish and not. Throughout the rest of the month, it’s a waiting game as Chicago
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Chicago in Julywindow.NREUM
Chicago’s summers are short, hot and generally get into full swing by July. This is peak tourist season – there seems to be a street festival every weekend (including the massive Taste of Chicago), the city’s best restaurants open up thei
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Chicago in August
August in Chicago is typically hot, sweaty, sticky and crowded. Along with July, it is one of the peak months for tourism in Chicago. And it’s no wonder. Despite the heat, the city comes alive in summer, with hot days perfect for cooling off at the b
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Chicago in Summer
During no season is Chicago at its best more so than in summer. It’s the height of tourist season, but June through August also offer the most to see and do. From neighborhood street festivals and free concerts in Grant Park to farmer’s markets
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Itinerary: A Long Weekend in Chicago in Spring
Many visitors to Chicago choose to come for a long weekend or just three to four days. Though you’ll never see it all (and wouldn’t even if you had double that amount of time), you can still experience the best of the Windy City in a few days.
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Chicago Hotels Near Midway Airport
Unless you are coming into town for business near the Midway airport or simply have an overnight layover or a very (very) early morning flight out of Chicago, there is no reason to stay at Midway airport.
There’s not much to see or do around the air
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Chicago Hotels Near O'Hare Airport
Many tourists to Chicago ask about hotels near the O’Hare airport. And many have good reasons to stay there; if you’re coming for a conference that takes place near the airport, or if you have an extremely early flight out the next mo
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Things to Do in Chicago in April
April signifies the real start of spring in Chicago and it’s one of the best times to visit the city. Sure, sometimes the city receives a freak snowstorm or the temperatures dip back into the single digits, but for the most part, spring is a pleasant
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How to Get a Reservation at NEXT
Shortly after Schwa opened, a little joke about the BYOB gastronomic restaurant starting floating around. Getting a reservation there was compared to trying to win back an ex-girlfriend.
You’d need to call several times, leave multiple messages, hope
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Hotels in the Loop
The Loop is Chicago’s central business district. Bordered by the el tracks and the Chicago River, it is the area south of the Chicago River, north of Congress, west of the Lake and east of the River. One of the most popular places to stay in the city
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Hotels in River North
River North is the name of the area north of the Chicago River, west of Michigan Avenue. For tourists, it offers easy access to public transit which it turn will get you to the city’s most popular attractions, but it can be less expensive than the Ma
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Where to Celebrate Mother's Day in Chicago
If you’re like me, you may have dropped the ball on Mother’s Day celebration planning. But whether you are live in Chicago or are coming in from out of town, there’s still time to plan the perfect day for your mom, no matter what her tast
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Things to Do in Chicago in May
As the temps continue to rise in Chicago, restaurants begin to open their outdoor decks, sidewalk patios, and hidden beer gardens, boats fill the marinas, and the sounds of the “7th Inning Stretch” echo throughout Wrigleyville.
Everything great
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Memorial Day in Chicago
Chicago is great destination for a Memorial Day weekend trip. There’s always lots going on in the city and most of the major museums and attractions are open; there’s enough to do to keep you busy for a long weekend trip, yet you can still leav
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Find the Best Summer Deals from Chicago
Living in Chicago is pretty sweet. We’ve got a gorgeous lakefront path where we can run and bike off the calories from all the delicious food we have in the city, it’s easy to get around via public transportation, we have 26 miles of shoreline
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Start Your Route 66 Road Trip in Chicago
Route 66, that iconic highway often associated with road trips through the wide-open American West, actually starts in a pretty unlikely place: Chicago. America’s most fabled highway, actually begins in Chicago at the corner of Jackson Boulevard and
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Farmer's Markets in Chicago
Summer in Chicago means farmers markets, and these aren’t just for locals stocking up on fresh veggies, fruit, breads and other groceries for the week. Most markets also feature made to order foods like crepes, tamales, sandwiches and smoothies. Swin
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