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How to Have an Extremely Sophisticated Weekend in Milwaukee

There’s more to Brew City than all that beer (and brats) (and cheese)

5 Secluded Cabins and Campgrounds Near Chicago to Help You Get Back to “Normal”

This summer’s best vacations come with 20+ acres of nobody else (also a helipad)

Is This the Year You Become a Badass Chicago Road Cyclist?

One of our favorite Chicagoland cyclists shares his favorite rides around the city

Three World-Class Midwestern Road Trips for When You’re Ready to Leave Chicago

From “riverbaths” to mint juleps to the best beaches on Lake Michigan

The 20 Best American Hotels to Visit for the Holidays in 2020

A complete guide to the pandemic-appropriate five-star isolation of your dreams

10 Perfect Airbnbs for Escaping Chicago This Holiday Season

From a tiny farmhouse for two to a “family compound” that can accommodate 16

Chicago Now Has a Giant Outdoor Jungle Gym for Adults

The Forge in Lemont is the COVID-approved entertainment space we all need right now

An Iconic Chicago Building Gets a New Lease on Life

Once resigned to a grim fate, the Cook County Hospital is being reborn as a stunning hotel and food hall

Behold, The Ultimate Chicago Outdoor Mural Crawl

Museums are closed. A citywide art walk very much is not.

Five Frank Lloyd Wright Homes You Can Rent Near Chicago

Book a stay in a weekend designed by a master

The Chicago Gyms Where You Can Try All the Biggest Fitness Trends for 2020

From float tanks and cryotherapy to the inexplicably en vogue Versa Climber

The Case for Taking a Winter Road Trip Around Lake Michigan

There's a difference between loneliness and being alone. Here's one way to learn it.

Stash Your In-Laws in One of These 7 Holiday-Themed Chicago Hotels

Egg-nog shots, curling and a “milk and cookies hotline.” Let’s review.

It’s Not Too Late: A Brief Guide to Fall Camping Near Chicago

We stopped by the massive new REI flagship for some tips on where to go and what to pack

7 Last-Minute Summer Getaways for Chicagoans

Get out now, before winter returns to crush your soul