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Gold dome of the InterContinental Chicago hotel
Architecture, Chicago, Secret Spot

Secrets of the InterContinental Chicago Hotel

by Jessica Mlinaric / April 9, 2024November 10, 2025

A historic hotel with lavish design and secrets in every ballroom.

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Secret Chicago Printable Calendar – June 2021

by Jessica Mlinaric / June 1, 2021January 15, 2024

Download a free printable calendar for June 2021 featuring one of Chicago’s hidden gems.

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View of downtown Chicago at sunrise
Architecture, Chicago, Culture

Capturing Chicago’s Sunrise from 360 Chicago

by Jessica Mlinaric / December 29, 2016February 7, 2017

To celebrate the shortest day of the year, 360 Chicago hosted an Instameet in its in the 94th-floor observatory.

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Image of Edward Gorey illustration
Arts, Chicago, Culture

Freebie: Edward Gorey Exhibits at LUMA

by Jessica Mlinaric / May 9, 2014January 4, 2017

The Loyola University Museum of Art highlights Edward Gorey’s whimsy in two current exhibits.

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Architecture, Chicago, Culture

Your First Look at Lurie Children’s Hospital

by Jessica Mlinaric / May 10, 2012January 4, 2017

Step inside Children’s Memorial Hospital’s inspiring and supportive new home in Chicago.

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Architecture, Chicago, Culture

Street Scene: Navy Pier Perspective

by Jessica Mlinaric / April 22, 2012January 4, 2017

Get up close to one of Chicago’s most visible landmarks.

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Arts, Chicago, Culture

On Exhibition: Five Artists to See at MCA Chicago

by Jessica Mlinaric / January 12, 2012January 4, 2017

Here are five exhibitions to check out right now at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago.

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Chicago, Culture

Street Scene: Signature View

by Jessica Mlinaric / April 29, 2011

Jessica MlinaricJessica Mlinaric founded Urban Explorer in 2010 to inspire curious travelers by highlighting history, culture, and hidden gems in Chicago and beyond. She is…

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Urban Explorer is a travel blog highlighting history, culture, and hidden gems to inspire curious travelers by Jessica Mlinaric, author of 'Secret Chicago' and 'Chicago Scavenger.'
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