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

• Iconic Chicago

Spirits of the Windy City: Is Chicago Haunted?

Even if you, as Ray Parker Jr. sang, “ain’t ‘fraid of no ghost,” you’ll still want to take eATLAS’ Spirits of the Windy City Adventure, which visits several of the places described below and others, and pairs them with nearby drinks for a fun and spooky night out. The pub crawl was created by Concierge […]

January 11, 2024

• Iconic Chicago

How Chicago Became a Bootlegging Capital

Reading about Chicago’s history with alcohol is fun, but it’s much better to experience it. Local food historian Amy Bizzarri has two Chicago Cocktail Adventures for eATLAS that take you to some of the most legendary lounges in the Loop. Check out Part 1 and Part 2. By Dave Lifton (@daveeatschicago) In 1833, the year […]

January 4, 2024

• City

“Paradise Under Glass”: Chicago’s Two Conservatories

The conservatories in Garfield and Lincoln Parks feature thousands of trees and plants from around the world in a serene, indoor setting. If you’re heading to Lincoln Park, we have two eATLAS Adventures to recommend: explore the park’s hidden gems or play our scavenger hunt of the zoo. By Dave Lifton (@daveeatschicago) Although the practice […]

December 28, 2023

• Celebration
• Culture

The Chicago Roots of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”

The tale of Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer has been loved throughout the world for generations. And it was created in Chicago, with the city even serving as inspiration for part of the story. For more holiday fun in the Windy City, take the Museum of Illusions’ Christmas Tree Adventure Scavenger Hunt or visit one of […]

December 21, 2023

• Celebration

The History of Christkindlmarkets

Since 1996, the Christkindlmarket has become one of Chicago’s most beloved holiday traditions, putting an Old-World spirit in the heart of a modern American city. The history of outdoor winter markets goes all the way back to the Middle Ages, but, as much as they embody the Christmas spirit, their popularity today wouldn’t be possible […]

December 14, 2023

• Activities

The Best Christmas Pop-Ups in Chicago

Even as the temperature plummets, Chicago comes alive in December thanks to the many pop-up events that can be found throughout the city. We’ve gone through the list and found our favorites. Check the websites for full details regarding tickets and times of operation.  Go to the eATLAS Adventures page to see all of our […]

December 7, 2023