Databases & Websites by Subject

Click On Explore Chicago

Centerstage Chicago: The Original City Guide
Offers a wealth of information including L stop tours and tours by neighborhood.

Check Please!
Find all the restaurant reviews from the popular PBS program.

ChicagoKids.com

Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau
Current information on things to see and do in Chicago.

December.com
A long list of links to activities and events, concert series, art festivals and entertainment venues.

Geoffrey Baer Tours
The knowledgeable and enjoyable host offers video tours on the history of Chicago, its neighborhoods, and suburbs.

GoCityKids Chicago
A wonderful resource for busy parents, this site selects, describes, and evaluates the best activities and services Chicago has to offer children of all ages.

Metromix
Comprehensive coverage with links and reviews from the Chicago Tribune. Find events by neighborhood or for a specific date. Especially good for reviews of restaurants and other gathering places.

GORP City Weekender
Scroll to the bottom of the page for suggested destinations.

Prepared by Marty Krause, November 2010