Meredith Heil

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Editorial Director, Travel

Chicago

We're Out Here

<p>Discover LGBTQ-welcoming hotels in top destinations, plus tips and inspiration on where to go</p>


We're Out Here: A New LGBTQ Travel Vertical

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Events

It’s the most wonderful time of year—and no, we’re not talking about the holidays, but rather, the holigays.

Parades, Rooftop Parties, and Baseball: Pride Month in Chicago Is More Fun Than Ever

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Travel

Explore adventure guides and design a custom itinerary for the destination of your choice in and around the city.

Best Travel Guides, Cool Hotels and Interesting Events - Thrillist

No longer fit to be disregarded as Dallas and Fort Worth’s little sister, Arlington has had quite the glow up in recent years.

Where to Pregame Like a Pro near Arlington’s AT&T Stadium

Nation

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When people consider the lives of professional athletes, their minds go straight to the perks: fancy houses and cars, slick endorsement deals, stadiums full of cheering fans, and an endless amount of free sneakers.

World Cup-Bound USWNT Stars Share Their Best Travel Tips

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I had my first high in 2005, when I visited Pangkor Laut Resort in Malaysia.

The Addictive Travel Luxury You've Got to Try at Least Once

Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

Best Restaurants & Bars - Places to Eat & Drink - Thrillist

Chicago’s best chefs never cease to amaze with their ability to alchemize simple ingredients—eggs, milk, cheese, and flour—into mouth-watering spreads that motivate even the most miserable hangover-sufferer out of bed for a plate of nourishment.

The Absolute Best Brunch Spots in Chicago Right Now

Drink

Spring and fall are fickle at best; summer vacillates between blissful sunshine and fiery hellscape; and winter is a season best left unspoken.

15 Chicago Rooftop Bars with Breathtaking Views

Late Checkout

Thrillist presents 'Late Checkout,' bringing you the most unique Airbnbs, bucket list hotels, and extraordinary places to stay around the world.

Late Checkout: Airbnbs, Hotels & Where to Stay Around the World

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Picture it: You’re on the second leg of a multi-stop air travel itinerary.

Turn Your Layover Frown Upside Down at This Futuristic Airport Transit Hotel

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Ah, Dubai, a monumental city built and then rebuilt and then rebuilt again upon the pillars of industry, technology, and innovative design.

The Most Stunning Sights in Dubai, a City That Loves the Impossible

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In terms of quirky Midwestern destinations, you’d be hard-pressed to out-whimsy a town that combines elements of Dolly Parton, Tiger Woods, Al Capone, and the Titanic.

This Midwestern City Has Wild West Vibes and Plenty of Live Entertainment

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Just a jaunt from the Windy City is Starved Rock State Park, a glorious unflat slice of the Midwest with cliffs overlooking the Illinois river and meandering trails that guide you behind lush waterfalls and through canopied forests.

This Illinois State Park Has Something for Everyone

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There’s a reason so many Western Europeans view the Canary Islands as a warm weather paradise.

Scale Spain’s Highest Peak at This Volcanic Canary Islands National Park

Beverage Director

Beverage Director: Find the Best Bars to Drink at in Your City

Chicago has come a long way since its Prohibition days, when Al Capone and his band of merry mobsters used to patrol speakeasies.

Meredith Heil

Latest Posts From Meredith

Parades, Rooftop Parties, and Baseball: Pride Month in Chicago Is More Fun Than Ever

Here’s how to celebrate and party this Pride Month in Chicago.

Where to Pregame Like a Pro near Arlington’s AT&T Stadium

From tacos and tequila to lagers and lobsters, here’s where to get your fill before hitting the stadium.

World Cup-Bound USWNT Stars Share Their Best Travel Tips

For Lindsey Horan, Sofia Huerta, and Kristie Mewis, it all comes down to spearmint gum, compression socks, turmeric pills, and 'Love Island.'

The Addictive Travel Luxury You've Got to Try at Least Once

Go ahead and treat yourself.

The Absolute Best Brunch Spots in Chicago Right Now

Kick off the weekend with cheffy French toast, Italian comforts, and all the Bloody Marys.

15 Chicago Rooftop Bars with Breathtaking Views

Kick back in style at elevated party pads, sexy hotel lounges, and scenic cocktail parlors.

Turn Your Layover Frown Upside Down at This Futuristic Airport Transit Hotel

Check into YOTELAIR Amsterdam Schiphol for the best night’s sleep you’ll ever get past security.

The Most Stunning Sights in Dubai, a City That Loves the Impossible

Flying taxis included.

This Midwestern City Has Wild West Vibes and Plenty of Live Entertainment

Buckle up for a wild and wacky action-packed trip deep into the Ozark Mountains.

This Illinois State Park Has Something for Everyone

Scale frozen waterfalls, snowshoe down winding trails, and soak up the small town charm.

Scale Spain’s Highest Peak at This Volcanic Canary Islands National Park

Steep elevations, cinematic hikes, and starry nights converge inside Tenerife's Teide National Park.

The Best Bars in Chicago Right Now

These are the dives, cocktail emporiums, distilleries, and wine bars serving the best drinks in Chicago.