Weird New Year’s Eve in Chicago
So many things to do on New Year’s Eve tonight: schmancy parties, prix-fixe menus, and special concerts. Ringing in the new year in Chicago has so many options, and of course many Chicagoans choose to avoid the craziness and just stay home. Archival New Year’s Eve The video below was shot live for Chicago’s WTTW […]
What To Do in Chicago at Christmas
Chicago at Christmas has a magical atmosphere with the holiday lights and people bustling by on the sidewalks. There is no lack of fun holiday events and activities that are great for family visiting from out of town. Here are a few ideas of things to do from Christmas through the end of December. The […]
New Chicago Pedway Map and Guide
With the help of some great designers, I decided to create a new Chicago Pedway map. Guests on our custom private tours often ask ‘Where do we get a map?’ I had come to know the Pedway system “inside and out” while designing our tours, which venture into building interiors and uses the Pedway to […]
1920s Towers of Downtown Chicago and the Oddities of Zoning Laws
How can you tell when a tower was built? A few key features can help you winnow it down, as we prove with these 1920s towers in Chicago. We research stories from Chicago history, architecture and culture like this while developing our live virtual tours, in-person private tours, and custom content for corporate events. You can join us […]
Cool Chicago Themed Gift Ideas for Holidays
Holiday shopping is in full swing, and so is our annual Holiday Tour of Drinks, Daleys and Dead Guys. You might be looking for a Chicago themed gift for friends and family. We’ve got some holiday gift ideas for you here. Zerobird Studio screen prints poetic images of the El train onto pillows, bags, posters and […]