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
- 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
- City
- Culture
- Tours
What to Do in Chicago’s Chinatown
This weekend—July 27th – 28th, 2024—is the annual Chinatown Summer Fair, a celebration of Far East culture in Chicago. If you’re planning to visit for the fair, or any other time, read the below guide and take our free Adventure. Created by the Chicago Chinatown Chamber of Commerce, the tour visits six landmarks in the […]
July 25, 2024