35 Best Chicago Things-To-Do and Travel Blogs & Websites

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Chicago Things To-Do & Travel Blogs

Here are 35 Best Chicago Things To-Do & Travel Blogs you should follow in 2023

1. Choose Chicago

Choose Chicago Explore the official tourism website for Chicago. Find guides to attractions, events, restaurants, hotels, getting around, and other vacation planning... help. Choose Chicago is the official destination marketing organization for Chicago, Illinois.more
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Facebook 441.6KTwitter 100.7KInstagram 239.5K Frequency 3 posts / month Since Jul 2011 FeedSpot 756 Posts 409 DA 68 Location US
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2. Free Chicago Walking Tours | Chicago Travel Guide

Free Chicago Walking Tours | Chicago Travel Guide Free Chicago Walking Tours are led by experienced, local guides who have a passion for sharing their city. Their 2-hour tours covers Chicago's mos...t iconic neighborhoods and sights including Millennium Park, The Loop & The Chicago Riverwalk. Join the tour and experience the architecture up close and personal.more
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Facebook 1.4K Frequency 3 posts / quarter FeedSpot 54 Posts 34 DA 30 Location US
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3. Concierge Preferred

Concierge Preferred Concierge gives an insight on the best things to do in Chicago. You can expect Chicago city guide for things to do in Chicago including events, shoppi...ng, nightlife, Navy Pier, restaurants and more. more
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Facebook 23.9KTwitter 6.1KInstagram 2.2K Frequency 1 post / week FeedSpot 50 Posts 843 DA 40 Location US
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4. The Real Chicago | Things to do in Chicago

The Real Chicago | Things to do in Chicago The Real Chicago is a creatively eye-catching entertainment magazine that focuses on how best to enjoy the greatest city on Earth.
therealchicago.com
Facebook 654Twitter 1.8K FeedSpot 49 Posts 88 DA 29 Location US
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5. Chicagonista

Chicagonista In this blog, you get to read the top Chicago spots to eat, shop, and plays for you and your family to enjoy, Exclusive deals and coupons for our Chic...agonista readers, the latest events all across the cityChicagonista.more
chicagonista.com
Facebook 2.4KTwitter 4.1K Frequency 1 post / quarter FeedSpot 48 Posts 54 DA 35 Location US
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6. Chi@Glance

Chi@Glance I'm Tavi. I'm a diehard Chicagoan that is always representing my city to the fullest. Whether you're new to town or a fellow Chi-Town nati...ve, I hope to share with you the joys of finding your new favorite hangout spot, happy hour specials to help you save a few dollars, establishments to help you celebrate that special occasion or ways to stay healthy after eating that bread pudding you splurged on last night.more
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Facebook 348Twitter 337Instagram 3.7K Frequency 4 posts / month Since Aug 2015 FeedSpot 286 Posts 401 DA 21 Location US
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7. Chicago Parent

Chicago Parent Chicago Parent is Chicagoland's trusted parenting hub since 1984. We connect families with the best local resources, advice, stories, things to do... with kids and much more. We believe healthy, supported families are the foundation of strong communities, and we've been supporting both here in Chicagoland.more
chicagoparent.com
Facebook 37.1KTwitter 13.9KInstagram 11.2K Frequency 3 posts / week FeedSpot 97 Posts 2813 DA 56 Location US
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8. Presidential Towers Blog

Presidential Towers Blog Presidential Towers is conveniently located in Chicago's West Loop. It's blog gives a daily dose of all that is happening in Chicago and aroun...d.more
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Facebook 4.1KTwitter 327Instagram 1K FeedSpot 48 Posts 51 DA 28 Location US
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9. CBS Chicago | Best Of Chicago

CBS Chicago | Best Of Chicago This website gives information on Chicago News, Sports, Weather, Traffic, and the Best of Chicago.
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Facebook 386.6KTwitter 199.7K FeedSpot 48 Posts 548 DA 92 Location US
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10. The Golden Girl » Chicago Travel

The Golden Girl » Chicago Travel This section features articles on Chicago Travel. The Golden Girl is a Chicago based Fashion blog covering various topics including Style, Travel, Bea...uty, Lifestyle, holidays, reviews, and more!more
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Facebook 3.5KTwitter 1.9K Frequency 1 post / year FeedSpot 60 Posts 42 DA 50 Location US
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11. Eater Chicago

Eater Chicago The Chicago Restaurant, Bar, and Nightlife Blog. Food news and dining guides for Chicago. Eater Chicago avails vivid cuisines present all around the w...orld.more
chicago.eater.com
Facebook 109.2KTwitter 95.1KInstagram 181.4K Frequency 9 posts / week FeedSpot 901 Posts 4169 DA 83 Location US
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12. Erica Finds…

Erica Finds… Erica Finds is a blog about things I find - deals, articles, apps, musings. I am into health, wellness, running, travel, and much more.
ericafinds.com
Facebook 3.3KTwitter 5K Frequency 2 posts / week Since Apr 2012 FeedSpot 96 Posts 1176 DA 33 Location US
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13. Kidlist Blog

Kidlist Blog Find activities for kids, events and classes in the near western suburbs from Chicago to Naperville. Indoor play, kids birthday parties, kids eat free.... Your resource for family-friendly events, activities, classes, birthday parties, and more- in and around the western suburbs of Chicago. Our team consists of local parents that have a passion for finding great resources for our families and yours.more
mykidlist.com
Facebook 22.5KTwitter 676 Frequency 1 post / week FeedSpot 190 Posts 846 DA 37 Location US
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14. Luxury Chicago Apartments

Luxury Chicago Apartments Luxury Living Chicago is a rental-focused real estate brokerage. We offer an exceptional client experience & rent the newest downtown Chicago apartmen...ts.more
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Facebook 4KInstagram 6.5K Frequency 15 posts / quarter FeedSpot 386 Posts 603 DA 35 Location US
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15. Red Soles and Red Wine » Travel

Red Soles and Red Wine » Travel This is Jennifer's personal style, travel, beauty, and foodie blog that started off as a hobby and a way to meet people in Chicago.
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Facebook 2.4KTwitter 1.1KInstagram 303.9K Frequency 1 post / quarter Since May 2011 FeedSpot 59 Posts 46 DA 34 Location US
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16. The Chicago Files

The Chicago Files Cher is a Canadian expat living in Chicago and the blogger behind, 'The Chicago Files'. Writing is her passion, and her work takes her from writing bl...og posts to devising interesting travel articles, and along a path where she creates new ideas for children's books.more
thechicagofiles.com
Twitter 1.2K Frequency 3 posts / quarter Since Apr 2014 FeedSpot 55 Posts 442 DA 22 Location US
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17. Classic Chicago Magazine

Classic Chicago Magazine Classic Chicago magazine is an online weekly publication featuring a mix of fascinating people- past and present, luxury, traditional architecture, in...terior design, style, food, and travel.more
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Facebook 886Twitter 292Instagram 586 Frequency 6 posts / day Since Mar 2015 FeedSpot 100 Posts 1943 DA 38 Location US
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18. The Chicago Good Life | Chicago

The Chicago Good Life | Chicago I love Chicago, fomy family, food and wine. Born and raised in Chicago, I spend most of my free time checking out restaurants, bars and the latest foo...d trends. I LOVE to eat and drink, a lot! Sometimes with a baby on my hip or husband on my arm. I am always on the lookout for the best date night spots, family friendly restaurants or the best place to grab a cocktail. Come join me in the Good Life and explore the places Chicago has to offer.more
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Facebook 907Twitter 131 Frequency 5 posts / month FeedSpot 49 Posts 80 DA 16 Location US
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19. The Hop Review Beer Interviews, Photography & Travel.

The Hop Review Beer Interviews, Photography & Travel. Focusing on industry talks with beer veterans and startups alike, we aim to provide consistent and worthwhile content to craft beer fanatics.
thehopreview.com
Facebook 2.6KTwitter 2.8KInstagram 5.7K FeedSpot 97 Posts 248 DA 38 Location US
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20. The Working Mom's Travels

The Working Mom's Travels Stories and tips from Francesca, Chicago-based travel blogger and working mom of two. She travels as often as possible, with and without her family.
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Facebook 2.8KTwitter 17.3K FeedSpot 48 Posts 13 DA 34 Location US
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21. Hello Adams Family | Chicago Travel

 Hello Adams Family | Chicago Travel Hello Adams Family is a Chicago based website that covers everything from lifestyle, fashion, family, and motherhood, written by Liz Adams.
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Facebook 52.9KTwitter 7.8K FeedSpot 50 Posts 29 DA 42 Location US
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22. My Urban Family | Chicago

My Urban Family | Chicago Alexandra started this blog to post about her adventures in the city she lives. Here, you will get all the information about the events, weekend guide... and much more. more
myurbanfamily.com/..
Facebook 666Twitter 8.7KInstagram 762 FeedSpot 50 Posts 13 DA 24 Location US
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23. Chicago Northwest Blog

Chicago Northwest Blog Meet Chicago Northwest - It's better on the edge. We work with hotels, restaurants, attractions and our communities to support jobs and economic d...evelopment through tourism.more
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Facebook 6.8KTwitter 4.8K FeedSpot 51 Posts 196 DA 36 Location US
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24. Lux & Concord | Chicago

Lux & Concord | Chicago A Chicago-based lifestyle blog offering inspiration for your closet, career, and gives an insight on things to do in Chicago.
luxandconcord.com/..
Twitter 2.2KInstagram 3.5K FeedSpot 48 Posts 73 DA 36 Location US
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25. Sophisticaition | Travel

Sophisticaition | Travel Sophisticaition is a Chicago fashion and lifestyle blog. combining editor Caitlin Patton's Southern roots and city sophisticaition. Coverage focus...es on college, postgrad, affordable fashion, and city life.more
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Twitter 4.3K Since Jul 2015 FeedSpot 49 Posts 25 DA 26 Location US
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26. Fab Food Chicago | Fab Happening

Fab Food Chicago | Fab Happening Fab Soo Park. Fab Appetite. Living the Fab Food Life. Restaurant Reviews, Recipes, Chef Interviews, and more.
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Facebook 4.5KTwitter 1.6K Since Sep 2015 FeedSpot 43 Posts 18 DA 20 Location US
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27. Emma Lenhart | Travel and Food

Emma Lenhart | Travel and Food Emma Lenhart is a Chicago-based Lifestyle blog covering various topics including Fashion, Style, Money, College, Travel, and more!
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Facebook 1.6KTwitter 1.8K FeedSpot 43 Posts 14 DA 23 Location US
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28. Jet-setting Spirit

Jet-setting Spirit A travel blog focusing on providing readers tips and suggestions directly from a travel agent mother-daughter duo.
jetsettingspirit.com
Facebook 242Twitter 115 Frequency 1 post / year Since Oct 2015 FeedSpot 59 Posts 27 DA 19 Location US
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29. Love Always, Audrey | Travel

Love Always, Audrey | Travel This blog is a lifestyle blog by Audrey dedicated to DIY projects, graphic design, traveling, parties, Chicago, recipes, music, and products/companies... that she loves. She believes that life's a party, and loves inspiring others and providing guidance for how to live a creative, joyful life.more
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Facebook 407Twitter 572 FeedSpot 43 Posts 22 DA 22 Location US
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30. Living Life Less Ordinary

Living Life Less Ordinary My name is Suzie, and welcome to my blog, Living Life Less Ordinary. I started this as a place to share the things I am most passionate about includin...g fashion, beauty, health, home decor, food, and travel.more
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Instagram 13.9K Frequency 1 post / year FeedSpot 493 Posts 48 DA 10 Location US
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31. Bright and Beautiful | Chicago

Bright and Beautiful | Chicago Laura Platt is the girl behind bright and beautiful, a lifestyle blog dedicated to fashion, beauty and home décor. Based in Chicago, Laura writes her... blog as a fun and creative outlet to share everyday musingsmore
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Facebook 1.3K FeedSpot 49 Posts 10 DA 24 Location US
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32. Vector Charley | Chicago

Vector Charley | Chicago This blog category gives information of places visited by Charles in Chicago and he also recommends the best place to visit in Chicago.
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Twitter 31 FeedSpot 42 Posts 96 DA 17 Location US
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Chicago Things To-Do & Travel Bloggers

Top Authors, Journalists, and Publishers covering Chicago Things To-Do & Travel. Get Spreadsheet.
Blogger Name Email Blog Link Total Blog Posts
Kay Whitfield classicchicagomagazine.com 241
Erica A ericafinds.com 173
Naomi Waxman chicago.eater.com 166
Chicago Parent Staff chicagoparent.com 163
Aimee Levitt chicago.eater.com 162
Ashok Selvam chicago.eater.com 162
Classic Chicago classicchicagomagazine.com 83
Chi chiataglance.com/category/blog 73
Claire Charlton chicagoparent.com 53
Lori Orlinsky chicagoparent.com 52
Marissa Rainone conciergepreferred.com 41
Leentje De Leeuw conciergepreferred.com 39
seaangel4444 thechicagofiles.com 37
Lauren Bozarth luxurychicagoapartments.com/blog 32
Annie Tandy mykidlist.com 21
Lindsay Smith luxurychicagoapartments.com/blog 21
Andrew Lemna luxurychicagoapartments.com/blog 19
Samantha Nelson chicago.eater.com 18
Katina Beniaris chicagoparent.com 17
Jess thegoldengirlblog.com/travel/chicago 15
Natalie Dal Pra chicagoparent.com 15
Cheryl Eugenio chicagoparent.com 14
Meet Chicago Northwest chicagonorthwest.com/blog 14
thechicagogoodlife thechicagogoodlife.com/category/chicago 13
Cortney Fries chicagoparent.com 11
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