Our blog is filled with fun stories and little-known facts about special places.

• Iconic Chicago

The History of Printers Row, the Publishing Capital of the Midwest

If you’re visiting the South Loop, take our Printers Row Landmark District adventure. It takes you to 12 stops that have contributed to the architectural and cultural history of the neighborhood. By Dave Lifton (@daveeatschicago) Located in the South Loop, Printers’ Row has served as a microcosm for the triumphs and troubles that have defined […]

September 5, 2024

• City

Maxwell Street: Chicago’s Original Market

If you’re going to Maxwell Street, either for the revived market or to visit the University of Illinois-Chicago Circle Campus, head to Pilsen and take our Frida & Friends: Food & Art walking tour of the neighborhood.  By Dave Lifton (@daveeatschicago) Originally running from the Chicago River to Blue Island Ave., Maxwell St. started appearing […]

August 29, 2024

• Activities

Chicago’s Best Rooftop Bars and Restaurants

During Chicago’s summers, rooftops are popular destinations, offering people the opportunity to enjoy food and beverages while delivering spectacular views of the city’s natural and man-made wonders. Our list of the city’s best rooftop bars and restaurants includes those found downtown and in our neighborhoods. By Dave Lifton (@daveeatschicago) Most of Chicago’s most beloved downtown […]

August 22, 2024

• Activities

eATLAS’ Guide to Chicago’s Historic Neighborhoods

One of the most frequent questions Chicago tour guides get asked is where to go beyond the well-known downtown attractions like the Magnificent Mile, Navy Pier, and Millennium Park. Below is our guide to what’s in some of Chicago’s neighborhoods and, where applicable, how your experience can be enhanced by eATLAS’ Adventures. By Dave Lifton […]

August 15, 2024

• Iconic Chicago

Chicago’s Most Famous Shipwrecks

eATLAS has a pair of free Adventures in proximity to the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. Our Women in Design architecture tour starts at the Riverwalk and explores seven places that were designed by or inspired by women. The Many Lives of Navy Pier takes you to six locations that shows how the popular attraction […]

August 8, 2024

• Activities
• Tours

eATLAS’ Guide to Chicago Boat Tours

eATLAS has a pair of free Adventures in proximity to the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. Our Women in Design architecture tour starts at the Riverwalk and explores seven places that were designed by or inspired by women. The Many Lives of Navy Pier takes you to six locations that shows how the popular attraction […]

August 1, 2024