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
- Celebration
Happy Mexican Independence Day!
In celebration of Mexican Independence Day, eATLAS is exploring the history of Chicago’s Mexican community. We have two tours of Pilsen—Frida & Friends: Food & Art in Pilsen is a […]
September 14, 2023
- Iconic Chicago
Superb Sedona!
eATLAS has partnered with the Sedona Heritage Museum to create the Superb Sedona Adventure. The free, 60-minute tour features six stops where you can learn more about the town’s rich […]
September 7, 2023
- Iconic Chicago
Bear Down, Chicago Bears!
This week’s blog post focuses on the history of the Chicago Bears. If you’re making your way to a game this season and want to do something before the tailgate […]
August 31, 2023
- Culture
Chicago’s History of Magic
At the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, a 19-year-old named Ehrich Weisz performed magic tricks and stunts by himself and with his younger brother along the Midway Plaisance. Born […]
August 24, 2023
- Food
How Chicago Dragged the Hot Dog Through the Garden
The Chicago hot dog is one of the flavors you’ll encounter during eATLAS’ tour of classic Chicago foods in the Loop. We also have a tour inspired by the FX/Hulu […]
August 17, 2023
- Activities
- Tours
Are You Brave Enough to Visit the Medieval Torture Museum?
Since November 2021, Chicago residents and visitors have noticed an attraction in the Loop that seems a bit out of place on State St. amid local cultural institutions like the […]
August 11, 2023