July Festivals in Chicago

More warm weather, more urban outdoor extravagance… 

Get a taste of Chicago at The Taste of Chicago.  The annual FREE fest of fests is back with a huge music lineup.  Come experience 37 different food vendors, free music, and fun in beautiful Grant Park, July 11th-15th.

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Great Chicago Neighborhoods

We are a city of neighborhoods, and this makes our town a diverse and beautiful playground for travel.  Here are just a few excellent locals to experience…

Lakeview, home of The Chicago Cubs, about a dozen vintage clothing shops, record stores, restaurants, an independent film theater, a myriad of bars, and the list goes on and on.  This neighborhood is within walking distance to the hostel (just make a left on Clark St.).  We recommend exploring this one.

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