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Chicago, Illinois
Windy City. City of Big Shoulders. Second City. My kind of town. The City that Works. City in a Garden. Chicago. The third largest city in the United States is a wild, wonderful, booming metropolis....

The Local Tourist is your Chicago local guide, where you can find things to do, restaurants and nightlife, events, and places to stay. Experience the fascination of a tourist; Feel the comfort of the local.

Bucktown | Wicker Park

Furious Spoon ramen continues its Furious (R)evolution with a new menu

Chicago’s Furious Spoon advertises itself as a place where “ramen meets hip-hop.” This is not your typical ramen shop. Chef Shin Thompson chose the name to give guests the permission to eat ramen the way he thinks it should be eaten – furiously. You are supposed to slurp the noodles furiously so that the noodles and the other ingredients do not overcook in the hot broth.

Grant Park | Museum Campus
Chicago Gospel Music Festival

Chicago Gospel Music Festival

Get the complete schedule for the Chicago Gospel Music Festival, showcasing the best in local, national and international Gospel Music performers.

Beer Under Glass is a Beautiful Kick-off to Illinois Craft Beer Week

Beer Under Glass is annual event at Garfield Park Conservatory, and is the annual kickoff for Illinois Craft Beer Week, one of the "hoppiest" celebrations of the year.

The Loop
Restaurants on the Chicago Riverwalk

Dining on the Chicago River: A Complete Guide to Chicago Riverwalk Restaurants

The Chicago Riverwalk is one of the city's must-visit summer destinations. Located on the south side of the Chicago River, in addition to renting boats and cycles you can also find places to dine. Restaurants line the walkway from Clark Street to east of Michigan Avenue, nearly to Lake Shore Drive. 

Downtown
NFL legend Eddie George as Billy Flynn, with the ladies’ ensemble I Photo: Jeremy Daniel

CHICAGO the Musical quarterbacked by solid cast

The national tour of CHICAGO, at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, sizzles with razzle dazzle and foul play. Bob Fosse’s distinctive Broadway choreography—curved shoulders, turned-in knees, finger snaps and jazz hands—captivates. Former NFL star Eddie George headlines as corrupt lawyer Billy Flynn.

Grant Park | Museum Campus
Chicago SummerDance

Chicago SummerDance Complete Schedule

Put on your dancing shoes! Here's the complete Chicago SummerDance Schedule 2019.

Featured Events

Tacos at Milwalky Tacos
Chef's Table: Milwalky Taco and Oscar Lee's Barbecue - SOLD OUT
Milwalky Taco
605 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville, IL 60048
Get Directions
312-725-8852
How Much: 
$35

Join us for an exclusive, intimate, inclusive multi-course dinner with drinks.

 05/21/2019 - 6:30pm
Fun scavenger Hunt
Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure- Chicago
340 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL 60654
Get Directions
8056035620
How Much: 
From $9-$20 (only $39.20 for a team of 2-5 people) after Promo Code: LOCALTOURIST

Turn Chicago into a giant Gameboard with this fun Scavenger Hunt Adventure. Guided from any smart phone, teams solve clues, complete challenges while seeing the sights. A fun interactive adventure.
How to be a Local Tourist

The Local Tourist has a simple goal: we want you to experience the fascination of a tourist while feeling the comfort of the local, no matter where you are.