Our blog is filled with fun stories and little-known facts about special places.
Come learn about those places and the people who made them unique, as well as highlights of our Adventures.
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LATEST BLOG POSTS
- Culture
Your Guide to Fall 2025 Arts and Crafts Fairs in Chicago
Chicago’s street festival season generally stops after Labor Day Weekend, but there are plenty of art fairs and festivals taking place throughout the city during the fall. The events offer a perfect opportunity to find anything from a new piece for your home to a special holiday gift, or just to browse.
October 2, 2025
- Food
Hot or Sweet? The History of Chicago’s Italian Beef Sandwich
Deep-dish pizza is usually the first food that comes to mind when people think about Chicago cuisine. And if many can’t name the seven condiments that comprise the Chicago-style hot dog, they know that ketchup, for those over the age of 8, is strictly forbidden. But for most of its existence, the Italian beef sandwich has flown beneath the radar of many foodies from outside the city.
September 25, 2025
- City
Public Art Along Chicago’s Lakefront Trail
Discover public art along the shore of Lake Michigan with eATLAS’ Museum Campus Scavenger Hunt. The Adventure helps you discover eight works on the grounds of the Field Museum of Natural History, Shedd Aquarium, and Adler Planetarium.
September 18, 2025
- Sports
Where to Watch the Big Ten in Chicago
The Chicago Bears own Sundays in the fall and winter, but Saturdays in the Windy City are for the Big Ten. In recent years, the conference has expanded to 18 universities, including more of the NCAA’s most storied programs. Most of the schools’ athletic departments and alumni associations have partnered with local bars to put on watch parties for fans to gather and cheer on their team during football and basketball season. Check out where to watch the games below.
September 11, 2025
- City
Discover West Town
Among its other programs, the West Town Chamber of Commerce sponsors First Fridays, when local galleries and other arts-based businesses stay open until 8 p.m. eATLAS’ free Adventure takes you to the establishments participating on Sept. 5th, 2025. You can also take Ronnie Frey’s Historic Homes, Cottages & Buildings of Wicker Park Adventure.
September 4, 2025
- City
Chicago’s Most Instagrammable Sites
You can visit many of the spots described below with eATLAS’ Adventures, such as the Chicago Art Deco Madness, Walk Around Wrigley Field, Museum Campus Scavenger Hunt, and Chicago, the Center of American Architecture.
August 28, 2025