Take a look at the coolest offices in Chicago
1 MIN READ – Get a peek at some of the Loop offices – all of which opened or were remodeled in the past couple of years—Crain’s deemed the coolest.
Chicago Loop Insights
Your insider's guide to the best things to do, see, and experience in Chicago.
Most Instagrammable Spots in the Loop
5 MIN READ – If you’re looking for off-the-beaten-path places for original Instagram photos, look no further than the Loop. From iconic or hidden-away public art to world renowned architecture to sky high views and gorgeous public spaces, your grid is about to get upgraded.
What’s new in the Loop
4 MIN READ – If you’re coming #BackInTheLoop for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, here’s what’s new.
Four ways to celebrate the 4th of July in the Loop
2 MIN READ – Celebrate the Fourth of July holiday weekend in the Chicago Loop. Here are four ways to celebrate without breaking the bank!
Summer office outings your co-workers will love
2 MIN READ – As office workers continue to come #BackInTheLoop, we know it’s more important than ever to reconnect with colleagues you haven’t seen in years – or never met in person at all Hit up your old favorite spots, or try something new, but get your office outings on the calendar.
Museums to visit in the Loop
2 MIN READ – If you’re itching to get a dose of arts and culture, the Loop is the place to be!
Plan a romantic date night in the Loop
2 MIN READ – Love is always in the air downtown in the Loop, whether it’s Valentine’s Day or any other time of year. If you’re looking to plan a romantic date, there’s no better place. Whether you want to keep things casual or treat your partner to a special night they won’t forget, we’ve got just the romantic date idea for you.
Celebrate Chinese New Year in the Loop
2 MIN READ – Kick off the Year of the Tiger downtown, and in the Chicago Loop, with shopping, parades and sweet treats.
What's Happening
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Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise Aboard First Lady
marzo 14, 2026
Chicago’s top-rated architecture boat tour, 90 minutes with expert CAC guides, stunning skyline views, open-air seating, and onboard amenities.
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Creepy Cruise
marzo 20, 2026
Explore Chicago’s haunted past on a nighttime river cruise featuring ghost stories, mob history, and eerie secrets of the Windy City.
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Sightseeing River & Lake Cruises
abril 16, 2026
Chicago River & Lake Michigan cruise with skyline views, iconic landmarks, and engaging guides sharing the city’s history and stories.
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Chicago by Night River & Lake
abril 16, 2026
Experience Chicago at night on a 90-minute river and lake cruise, featuring a glittering skyline, cool breezes, and lively, family-friendly commentary.
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Theater of the Mind - with The Goodman
21 de abril de 2026
Directed by Andrew Scoville. Co-created by Academy, Grammy, and Tony Award-winning artist David Byrne* and writer Mala Gaonkar, Theater of the Mind is a new theatrical…
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3D Fireworks Cruise
mayo 23, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Cruise from the Chicago Riverwalk to Lake Michigan for skyline views and a 3D-enhanced fireworks show with music and narration.
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Summer Art Classes at SAIC
mayo 31, 2026
Let your creative potential shine this summer with a class at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, with options available for kids, teens and…
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Champions of Magic Tour
junio 5, 2026
From June 6th until July 5th, the phenomenal Champions of Magic bring their acclaimed illusion spectacular to Chicago. Featuring their biggest illusions ever, experience the Broadway-scale…
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Iceboy! The Musical
junio 19, 2026
MUSIC BY MARK HOLLMANNLYRICS BY MARK HOLLMANN AND JAY REISSBOOK BY ERIN QUINN PURCELL AND JAY REISSDIRECTED BY MARC BRUNISTARRING…