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Summer 2011: Urban Excursions
Whether you're a first-time visitor looking for "must sees" or a local or seasoned traveler searching for hidden neighborhood gems, it has never been easier to explore Chicago's diverse communities with Urban Excursions as your guide. Let us help you develop the perfect roadmap for your trip, discover hundreds of free events and experience a host of programs and activities all summer long.
VISITOR INFORMATION RESOURCES
Urban Excursions Blog
Find free things to do this summer in Chicago, and new suggested itineraries every weekday throughout the summer.
SCVNGR and Foursquare
Let these free smartphone apps be your guide! Earn virtual badges while taking fun treks around the city!
Visitor Information Centers
Find multilingual maps, brochures and friendly staff are on hand to help plan your perfect Chicago visit!
Explore Chicago's Neighborhoods
Interactive Google maps and engaging essays put the city's exciting and diverse neighborhoods at your fingertips.
Insider Profiles
Discover what regular Chicagoans like to see and do in their own city, and learn insider tips to making the most of your visit!
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Let Us Help You Explore This Summer!
July 1 - August 27, 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Explore Chicago with affordable, fully-guided adventures with hands-on activities created for kids and families!
Through September 15
Half-day bus tours take you on guided excursions to discover Chicago's exciting and diverse neighborhoods.
June 7 - Sept 20, Tuesdays 12:15 pm
Get the inside scoop and tour a new neighborhood each week with this free conversation series with experts!
Sundays: June 12, July 10, August 14, September 18, 10 am - 2 pm
Chicago Greeter volunteers take you on a 2-hour guided walk to photograph some of Chicago's most iconic neighborhoods.
From lakefront festivals like the Taste of Chicago and Chicago Blues Festival to neighborhood street fests and everything in between, there is tons of fun to be had all over Chicago this summer!
En route, North American Premiere
July 12 - September 17, 2011
Chicago Shakespeare Theater, one step at a time like this, and Richard Jordan Productions present a theatrical journey through Chicago.
With live entertainment 7 days a week, family performances, and music ranging from rock to indie, jazz to opera - all FREE - MIllennium Park is the place to be this summer.
Daily, 10 am and 1 pm
Let a friendly, knowledgeable Greeter be your guide on a free, customized walking tour of Chicago, its neighborhoods and more.
Instagreeter times and days vary by location and outpost
Instagreeter offers FREE informal, on-the-spot guided walks of the Loop, Millennium Park, Hyde Park, Old Town and Pilsen this summer.
With hotel rates as low as $129, there's never been a better time to visit Chicago. Take advantage of hotel packages featuring exclusive offers and amenities at some of Chicago's hottest accommodations this summer!
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