CHICAGO GUIDE • OFF THE BEATEN PATH
Top 5 Chicago
Hidden Gems
Beyond the landmarks is another Chicago. Local favorites, unexpected escapes, and unforgettable experiences worth discovering.
CHICAGO GUIDE • OFF THE BEATEN PATH
Top 5 Chicago
Beyond the landmarks is another Chicago. Local favorites, unexpected escapes, and unforgettable experiences worth discovering.
TOP 5 HIDDEN GEMS
BUCKTOWN / WICKER PARK • FREE
OUTDOOR ESCAPE
An elevated trail weaving through some of Chicago’s most vibrant neighborhoods. Walk, bike, discover public art, and experience the city from an entirely different perspective.
RIVER NORTH • $$$
COCKTAIL HIDEAWAY
Hidden below the streets of River North, this acclaimed tropical cocktail hideaway delivers elaborate drinks, atmospheric interiors, and one of Chicago’s most distinctive nightlife experiences.
HYDE PARK • FREE
LAKEFRONT ESCAPE
A peaceful lakefront peninsula with sweeping skyline views, limestone steps along the water, and one of the most beautiful places in Chicago to watch the sun fall across the city.
GARFIELD PARK • RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED
CULTURAL ESCAPE
Step inside one of the nation’s largest botanical conservatories, where soaring glass ceilings shelter lush palms, tropical gardens, and an unexpected green oasis in the heart of Chicago
THE LOOP • FREE
CHICAGO CURIOSITY
Descend beneath downtown and discover Chicago’s famous lower-level street system, a cinematic maze of concrete, columns, bridges, and city infrastructure hidden beneath the streets above