All Guides - Go Chicagoland

Every Go Chicagoland guide in one place, from lakefront parks to weekend trips out of the city.

City Neighborhoods

The 606, Wicker Park and Bucktown: An Elevated Trail and Two Neighborhoods
Day Trips

Starved Rock State Park: Canyons, Waterfalls and When to Go
Seasons & Events

Spring in Chicagoland: Blossoms, Birds and Waterfalls
City Neighborhoods

Pilsen and Chinatown: Two Neighborhoods, One Walkable Day
Suburbs & Towns

Oak Park: A Frank Lloyd Wright Day Trip by Train
Suburbs & Towns

The North Shore: Evanston, Wilmette and Glencoe in One Day
Suburbs & Towns

Naperville Riverwalk: A Relaxed Suburban Day Out
Museums & Culture

The Museum Campus: How to Plan the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium and Adler Planetarium
Suburbs & Towns

Morton Arboretum vs. Cantigny Park: Choosing a DuPage County Garden Day
Lakefront & Parks

Millennium Park and Maggie Daley Park: One Walk, Two Very Different Parks
City Neighborhoods

A Day in Lincoln Park and Old Town
Lakefront & Parks

The Chicago Lakefront Trail, Section by Section
Day Trips

Lake Geneva, Wisconsin: Walking the Shore Path
Day Trips

Indiana Dunes: National Park vs. State Park
City Neighborhoods

Hyde Park and Jackson Park: A Day on the South Side Lakefront
Lakefront & Parks

Garfield Park Conservatory vs. Lincoln Park Conservatory
Day Trips

Galena: A Historic Town Worth the Long Drive
Seasons & Events

Free Summer Concerts in Chicago: Classical, Blues and More
Museums & Culture

Free Museums in Chicago: Always-Free Places and How Free Days Work
Seasons & Events

Where to See Fall Colors Near Chicago
Seasons & Events

Chicagoland in Winter: Skating, Lights, Markets and Warm Indoor Escapes
Lakefront & Parks

Chicago Beaches: How to Choose One and What to Know Before You Swim
Museums & Culture

Seeing Chicago Architecture: River Cruise vs. Walking Tour
Museums & Culture

How to Plan a Visit to the Art Institute of Chicago