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<p>Our TheBROnious Monks at JT've got standout OP kicks from lo to hi, including a vintage-y, Velcro-tongued, houndstooth-uppered lace-up called the Moby that rocks leather heel/toe accents in hues best described as Natural Blues.</p>

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Two Days Away

Thrillist shares itineraries to some of the best towns and small cities across the United States. Everything you need to know to make the most of your weekend away.

Two Days Away: Small Town Weekend Getaways in the U.S.

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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

Michigan City, Indiana is such a short drive from Chicago that it doesn’t leave you feeling rushed to get there.

Visit the Indiana City with Famous Dunes on a Majestic Lake

Weed

Everything You Need to Know About Legal Weed, Smoking, Edibles, CBD and More

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With 25 weed shops in the city, plus another 150 or so throughout the rest of the state and suburbs, the Land of Lincoln is in the midst of a serious bud boom, if you will.

The Top Cannabis Dispensaries in Chicago

Thrillist Weekend Guides

Thrillist's guide to everything you can do this weekend and this month—from hot new restaurants to art exhibits to outdoor activities.

Thrillist Weekend Guides: Everything Happening This Weekend and This Month

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Events

Fool’s Spring has come and gone, and now we’re finally, thankfully, starting to see hints of Actual Spring popping up.

This April in Chicago Has Pickle Fests, Rum Fests, and Tea Fests

Star Tripping

Thrillist is looking to the night sky in 2024. Here’s where and how to stargaze and catch this year’s total solar eclipse in destinations around the U.S.

Star Tripping: Best Places to Travel for Stargazing

Reasons to Drive

Visit these small and growing cities across the country just hours from major local markets. You may be surprised to find the best restaurants, hikes, beaches, and more are found here.

Reasons to Drive: Travel Guides to Local Cities in the U.S.

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A total solar eclipse will cut a swath of darkness across the US stretching from Maine to Texas on April 8, and the closer you are to the center of that path of totality, the longer the eclipse will last.

Get a Lakeside View of the Total Solar Eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana 

Shawnee Camel Rock Garden of the Gods

Illinois may not have the obvious natural wonders of, say, California, but our fair Prairie State still has its share of beauty.

The Most Beautiful Places in Illinois Feature Waterfalls, Stunning Vistas, and Wildflowers

Big Things in A Small Town

Sometimes, big things come in small packages.

This Small Town in Illinois Is Filled with the World’s Largest Kitsch

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One of the most anticipated astronomical events of the decade, the total solar eclipse on April 8 will carve out a path of totality across 13 US states—and one like it won’t happen again for another 20 years.

The Best Places to See the Total Solar Eclipse in the Midwest

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Drink

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

Once upon a time, in the year 1920, speakeasies operated out of hush-hush necessity, providing a secretive escape during the dark days of Prohibition.

How to Get Into Chicago’s Best Speakeasies and Secret Bars

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On March 7, 2024 the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago is opening 007 Science: Inventing the World of James Bond, the first-ever official exhibition to focus on the science and technology behind the movie magic of one of the world’s longest-running movie franchises.

James Bond's Most Famous Vehicles Are Currently on Exhibit in Chicago

Nation

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In terms of outdoor beauty and natural splendor, Indiana probably isn’t the first state that comes to mind; after all, a place best known for its annual car races doesn’t exactly scream “conservation.”

Get Your 'Dune' Dupe Fix at This Spicy National Park Just Outside Chicago

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Lifestyle

Swiftie or not, it’s a truth universally acknowledged that there is no greater catharsis than scream-singing along with the lyrics to “All Too Well (10 minute version).”

Calling All Swifties: An All-Taylor Swift Karaoke Bar Just Popped Up in Chicago

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After sending guests gliding over the Canadian Rockies, zipping through the Icelandic fjords, and navigating across the Grand Canyon, the filmmaking team behind the immersive attraction FlyOver is transporting riders to the bustling streets of Chicago.