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Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks In Chicago Open This Winter

Posted on January 9, 2021 by savvyglobetrotter
outdoor ice skating ribbon at Maggie Daley Park in downtown Chicago

Outdoor ice skating is one of the best things to do in Chicago in the winter – especially this year that most indoor places are closed. Luckily, there are many outdoor ice skating rinks in Chicago and the suburbs that… Continue Reading →

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The Best Time to Visit Chicago – A Month By Month Guide (By A Local!)

Posted on December 27, 2020 by savvyglobetrotter
The best time of the year to visit Chicago

Wondering what is the best time to visit Chicago? I have lived in Chicago for most of my life so I’ve put together a month by month guide to help you figure out the best time to go to Chicago… Continue Reading →

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The BEST Festive Things to do in Chicago at Christmas

Posted on November 11, 2020 by savvyglobetrotter
Holiday Things do in Chicago at Christmas

I think that Christmas and the holiday season is one of the best times of the year to visit Chicago. Many festive events and activities take place in Chicago during the holiday season in November, December and early January, from tree… Continue Reading →

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Best Cider Mills Near Chicago To Visit This Fall

Posted on October 1, 2020 by savvyglobetrotter
apples at a cider mill

The best cider mills near Chicago to visit this fall for fresh apple cider and cider donuts, hard cider as well as apple picking and other fun fall activities. Cider Mills Near Chicago If you live in or are visiting… Continue Reading →

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36 – 48 Hours in Chicago Itinerary + Insider Tips From a Local!

Posted on September 24, 2020 by savvyglobetrotter
Best 36 to 48 hours in Chicago Itinerary and Guide

I am probably biased because it is my hometown, but Chicago is one of the best places to visit in the USA. Many first timers travel to Chicago for a weekend trip, so I have put together a guide for first… Continue Reading →

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24 Hours in Chicago: A Perfect One Day Itinerary (From a Local!)

Posted on September 24, 2020 by savvyglobetrotter
what to do in chicago

This post is written in partnership with Expedia. Do you have a layover or only 1 day to spend in Chicago? If you have 24 hours in Chicago or less, I have put together the perfect one day in Chicago itinerary to… Continue Reading →

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What Is Chicago Known For? Famous Chicago Food & Attractions

Posted on September 22, 2020 by savvyglobetrotter
The Bean is one of the things Chicago is known for

Wondering what Chicago is famous for? As a Chicagoan, here are the things that Chicago is known for including famous Chicago food, must see Chicago attractions and other things people associate with the Windy City. What Chicago Is Known For… Continue Reading →

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Best Free Things To Do In Chicago

Posted on September 12, 2020 by savvyglobetrotter
best free things to do in chicago

Chicago can be expensive but fortunately many of the best things to do and see in Chicago are cheap or totally free! Here are my top picks for the best free things to do in Chicago. 10 Best Free Things To Do… Continue Reading →

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Flamingo Wall in Chicago (Replaced By New Songbird Mural)

Posted on August 8, 2020 by savvyglobetrotter
flamingo wall chicago

Looking for the most instagrammable places in Chicago? You might have run across photos of the pink flamingo wall.  I live only two blocks from this instagrammable wall so I have put together a guide to the flamingo wall, including… Continue Reading →

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Why Winter is the BEST Time to Visit Chicago

Posted on December 26, 2019 by savvyglobetrotter
Why Winter is the BEST time to visit Chicago

My hometown of Chicago has a reputation for brutal winters.  While this reputation is not necessarily undeserved, winter is still a great time to visit.  I even think winter is the one of the best times to visit Chicago – accommodation costs… Continue Reading →

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