Between work, life and adulting (the worst), it’s rare that Chicagoans have time to explore our own magical city. Visitors travel from across the globe to experience Chicago's best restaurants, iconic attractions, festivals and luxury hotels—and we deserve to indulge in some R&R, too. From spas with Dead Sea-like float pools to the "Mexican Magnificent Mile" to a 1920s-themed burlesque cabaret, you can enjoy a vacation without having to sit in traffic on I-90 or suffer through delays at O’Hare. So pack a bag and get ready to explore the city like never before with help from our guide to the best things to do on a Chicago staycation.
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