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• Activities

Get ready for July’s concerts!

In the second half of July, three of the biggest names in R&B—Alicia Keys, Beyoncé, and Jill Scott—will be playing three of Chicago’s most famous venues.  If you’re attending any of all of these shows, read below to find out the latest information about them and how eATLAS’ nearby Adventures can enhance the experience.  By […]

July 14, 2023

• Activities

The 2023 eATLAS Guide to Summer Festivals: July

Festival season is in full swing in Chicago and, with so many options to choose from every weekend, eATLAS has you covered! We’ve gone through the list and found some of the best music, food, and good times to be found across the city throughout July, complete with how your time at the festivals can […]

July 6, 2023

• Travel

Europe in Miami: Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

A visit to Miami is incomplete until you have visited the magic kingdom called Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. Exhibiting beautiful Mediterranean architecture, this Italian-inspired complex was built between 1914 and 1922 by industrialist James Deering as his winter estate in Florida. Inspired  by European decorations and interiors, Vizcaya Museum today is considered one of Miami’s […]

June 29, 2023

• Activities

Travel in Time During Navy Pier’s Summer Night Markets

Summer nights have arrived in Chicago with cool breezes off the lake and Navy Pier will be bustling even more than usual thanks to its inaugural Summer Night Markets on the last Wednesday of every month through August. From 6-9 p.m., the pier will feature products from local small businesses, free live music, interactive art, […]

June 22, 2023

• Travel

Celebrate “Unforgettable Forgottonia” at Macomb Heritage Days

Located 240 miles from Chicago sits Macomb, Ill. The seat of McDonough County, this quaint and charming rural city of 15,000 is ideal for a weekend trip for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the Windy City, particularly during its Heritage Days, which run from June 22nd – 25th, 2023. By Dave […]

June 16, 2023

• Iconic Chicago

Iconic Chicago: Sears Tower

Our monthly series Iconic Chicago looks at some of the most famous locations in our city. We’ll explore the history of these places and why they have earned the love of residents and tourists alike. The latest installment of Iconic Chicago explores the history of the Sears Tower. By Dave Lifton (@daveeatschicago) From 1973 until […]

June 1, 2023