Claire Young

Claire will write about anything, but specializes in travel, health and money. A graduate of Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, her work has appeared in Health, Marie Claire, CBS MoneyWatch and more. You'll find her in Chicago making lists and yelling about her TV shows, her sports teams and her unwavering love of Charles Barkley.

All Articles From Claire Young

How the City of Broad Shoulders Came to Embrace the Megastore

Starbucks just opened its biggest store to date in Chicago, and they’re not the only brand in town who can claim that distinction

The 6 Best Ways to Celebrate Chicago’s Inaugural “Champagne Week”

One of the events involves trying 80 different bubblies ... for $15

All the Top-Secret Buildings You Can Enter During Open House Chicago 2019

This year, take a look inside the city's coolest private spaces, including a bank vault and a basilica

Laguna Beach Is Cool Again, and Possibly the Best Beach Weekend in SoCal

Your digs? A recently renovated motor lodge straight out of Mad Men.

A Weekend in Minneapolis, Possibly the Midwest’s Ideal Summer City

The weather's great, and it's far more hip and worldly than you think

Three Tasty Summer Cocktails That Are (Sort of) Good for You

Chicago barkeep Devin Kidner teaches us how to “detox while you retox”

What It’s Like to Spend 24 Hours in the New Hoxton Chicago

The world’s buzziest urban hotel brand lands in the Windy City

America’s Next Great Golf Mecca Is in … Wisconsin?

Golfers, hikers and real-estate tycoons are flocking to Sand Valley

What One Chicago Pitmaster Thinks You Should Be Grilling Right Now

A visit to Logan Square’s Flat & Point for a little BBQ 101

The 4-Hour Rule: San Luis Obispo

Superior hiking, beaches and California BBQ await

What It’s Like to Spend 24 Hours in Detroit’s New Shinola Hotel

The city's revitalization project just got a new crown jewel

The Four-Hour Rule: Kalamazoo

Classic cars, food, craft beer. In that order.

The 5 Best Rentals Near Chicago for Learning a New Winter Sport

From snowmobiles to ice fishing to — yes — curling

5 Women’s Health Issues Every Man Should Know

And the perfect date for each to show her you care