Find out what's on in Illinois and Chicago with your guide to events, festivals, markets, music, theater, sport and more.
Find out how to get to Illinois by plane, train, bus and driving. Getting around Chicago and Illinois is easy with our guide to ways to travel around the state.
Step back in time to the golden age of train travel and settle in for a peaceful ride to discover some of Illinois’ most charming towns and hidden treasures.
Visit the many historic sites in Illinois, from the Land of Lincoln, to the site of an ancient Native American city at Cahokia Mounds.
Visit the History Museums of Illinois. From the vast collection of the Chicago History Museum to small town historical museums, you’ll discover the stories and heritage of our towns and our people.
History comes alive at Illinois historical reenactments. Meet Abraham Lincoln in the flesh, experience colonial life, or take a canal boat ride with a period costumed storyteller.
One of America’s greatest architects, Frank Lloyd Wright called Illinois home—and filled it with some of his best works.
Taste your way through the state with our guide to the best and closest places to eat in Illinois. Experience everything from fine dining to shared plates and takeaway fare.
Put your dancing shoes on or unwind at one of the many bars and night clubs in Illinois. Locate the best cocktails, the perfect beer, local DJs, international artists and more.
Taste the regional characteristics in our locally produced wines. Browse our guide to the closest and best Illinois wineries and vineyards for your next celebration or trip.
Fancy a pint? Hunt down major Illinois breweries and distilleries for the best beers, ciders and spirits in the state. Support local production and taste your way through Illinois.
Taste your way through the best of the state with food tours in Illinois. Enjoy everything from fine dining and wineries, to craft beer and pizza tours.
Create unforgettable memories with our lunch, brunch and dinner cruises on the Chicago River.
Odyssey Chicago has launched new Year-Round Dinner Cruises with a Glass-Topped Boat!
All river cruises will depart from our dock near NBC tower on Chicago's revitalized River Esplanade, between Michigan Avenue and Columbus Drive. Dinner cruises follow the longest route, which extends west on the main branch to Wolf Point, north to North Avenue, south to Ping Tom Memorial Park, east to Lakeshore Drive, then back to the dock.
Every experience promises unmatched views of the city's world-renowned architectural feats, from Marina City and the Merchandise Mart to the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Willis Tower and more.
The Chicago Thanksgiving Parade is one of the largest parades taking place on Thanksgiving day each year in the United States.
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Read MorePacked with family fun, Fifth Third Bank Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier is a beloved annual Chicago winter event, featuring 170,000 square feet of carnival rides, giant slides, holiday-themed activities, and Indoor Ice Skating Rink, and more.
Read MoreWinter Wonderland is a day filled with holiday cheer in the heart of Downtown Elgin!
Read MoreIllinois Bicentennial Commission will host Illinois’ 200th birthday at Navy Pier on December 3, 2018. The event will celebrate the 200th anniversary of Illinois’ recognition as the 21st state of the Union.
Read MoreWhat would happen if Sherlock Holmes and Monty Python had an illegitimate Broadway in Chicago baby?
Read MoreStomp is explosive, inventive, provocative, witty, and utterly unique—an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages.
Read MoreJust in time for the holiday shopping season, the annual One of a Kind Holiday Show® will return to ...
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