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Posts from Category "Activities"
- Activities
Meet 77 Flavors of Chicago’s Dario Durham and Sara Faddah
Held from May 30 – June 1, eATLAS’ 4 th annual ScavHunt is a collaboration with Dario Durham and Sara Faddah of the 77 Flavors of Chicago podcast, an invaluable resource for those fascinated by Chicago’s history and food. We spoke with the couple about their show, success, and the Adventure they’ve created.
May 15, 2025
- Activities
Putting the “Fun” in Fundraisers
eATLAS’ 4 th Annual ScavHunt will take place from May 30 th – June 1 st . We’ve partnered with Dario Durham and Sara Faddah of the 77 Flavors podcast, a must-listen for lovers of Chicago’s food, history, and culture. They’ve created the Flavors of the City Adventure, where players have to decipher clues to look underneath present-day Chicago to find glimpses of its past throughout River North and the Loop.
May 2, 2025
- 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
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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
- 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
- Activities
- Tours
eATLAS’ Guide to Family-Friendly Chicago
Big cities can be intimidating for children, but Amy Bizzarri’s Kids Treasure Hunt of the Loop visits 10 places that fill youngsters with delight and wonder, including Millennium and Maggie Daley Parks, Garrett Popcorn, and the Picasso sculpture in Daley Plaza. By Dave Lifton (@daveeatschicago) Chicago’s two most-visited destinations are also its most family-friendly. In […]
July 19, 2024