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Posts from Category "Iconic Chicago"
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The History of Chicago’s Bridges
With the Chicago River dividing the city into the North, South, and West Sides, bridges that could allow people and vehicles to cross while still allowing ships to pass through was necessary for Chicago’s growth. The city now has 37 movable bridges, 32 on the Chicago River and the others on the Calumet. That’s the most of any North American city, and second only to Amsterdam.
June 12, 2025
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Chicago’s Best Parks and Outdoor Spaces
Chicago’s history of setting aside land for public use goes back to its earliest days. A map from 1836 — one year before its incorporation as a city—denotes a section of the lakefront south of the Chicago River as “Public Ground: A Common to Remain Forever Open, Clear and Free of Any Buildings or Other Obstruction, Whatever.”
June 5, 2025
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The History of Second City
If you’re heading to Second City for a night of comedy, take Mimi Fron’s Adventure dedicated to the Gold Coast and Old Town, which visits 20 stops of historical significance in the two neighborhoods.
March 28, 2025
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How to Explore Chicago with Teenagers
eATLAS has Adventures in many of the places listed below designed to enhance your experiences. Try The Many Lives of Navy Pier, Discover Millennium Park, the Museum of Illusions Loop Adventure, Walk Around Wrigley Field, or Discover the Chicago River, the Magnificent Mile & the Historic Water Tower District.
March 21, 2025
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How Chicago Became Chi-Rish
The Illinois and Michigan Canal was an arduous undertaking, and help arrived in the form of Irish immigrants.
March 14, 2025
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Family-Friendly Restaurants in Chicago
eATLAS has several food-based adventures in Chicago. Inspired by the hit TV show The Bear, our “Chaos Menu” Crawl recreates Sydney’s citywide search for inspiration to create the restaurant’s menu. The Taco Crawl visits four Lincoln Park taquerias, and the Brown Line Pizza Tour takes you to six pizzerias to show off the diversity of Chicago’s pizza scene. Also, check out our guide to family-friendly Chicago here.
March 6, 2025