Chicago Travel Guide:
Awesome Hidden Gems by Real Locals

Everybody knows their way to the Art Institute and the Navy Pier, but where do Chicago locals go? Check our online travel guide & download our app for hidden local gems. No algorithms, no fake reviews, and away from the touristic traps. Try Spotted by Locals! It's like having a bunch of good local friends abroad advising you where to go!

Our Local Spotters in Chicago

Our handpicked locals live & love in Chicago and speak the local language.

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    Lydia

    Chicago still fascinates me because of its mosaic of diverse cultures and neighborhoods.
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  • Erin Stevens photo

    Erin

    For work, I am a custom prosthetics specialist. I love Chicago and its neighborhood hangouts...
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  • Sophie Amado photo

    Sophie

    Chicago has my heart because it's accessible, a cultural hub, and clean...
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    Claire

    Chicago is the place I developed my career as a social worker & developed my passions...
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    Sydney

    I cherish my city for the excitement and opportunities it provides me.
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No tourist traps

  • HANDPICKED LOCALS who speak the local language
  • ONLY LOCAL FAVORITES No tourist highlights
  • ALWAYS UP-TO-DATE We check all tips regularly
  • FREE NEW TIPS REGULARLY New tips free "for life"

Beats our website

  • 100% OFFLINE MAPS & TIPS No internet (data or wifi) needed
  • FIND SPOTS NEARBY and navigate there online
  • SAVE FAVORITES and show them on the map
  • ADD YOUR OWN SPOTS Your hotel? A must-see highlight?
Spotted by Locals

What to do in Chicago?

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Art & culture

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Bars

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Cinema

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Coffee & tea

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Music

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Relaxing

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Restaurants

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Shopping

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Snacks

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Theaters

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