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The History of Scavenger Hunts
The modern scavenger hunt can trace its origins back to famed gossip columnist and socialite Elsa Maxwell. In 1927, she threw a party in Paris where guests were required to bring back random items, including a shoe from a music hall performer and a black swan from the Bois de Boulogne. Upon returning to New […]
July 20, 2023
- 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
- 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
- Activities
Can ChatGPT Create a Perfect Chicago Weekend?
One of the biggest media stories of 2023 has been the emergence of artificial intelligence platforms. With professionals of all stripes seeing if ChatGPT can create content as well as humans, we thought we’d see how good a tour guide it could be. We asked it to create a “perfect Chicago weekend,” one for two […]
May 18, 2023
- Activities
- Celebration
The 2023 eATLAS Valentine’s Day Guide
For many couples, Valentine’s Day is traditionally celebrated with a box of chocolates, flowers, and a fancy dinner. But if you’re looking for something different this year, eATLAS has found examples of Valentine’s Day activities throughout the Chicago area, most of which are geared toward couples. By Dave Lifton (@daveeatschicago) Follow the route to delicious […]
February 8, 2023