With Memorial Day coming up fast, you probably want to plan the perfect weekend-long celebration in Chicago. Memorial Day lands on the last Monday of May every year and has been a federal holiday since 1971. Memorial Day gives us the chance to slow down and take time to honor those who've died while [...]
Are you or your #1 pal getting married this summer? Come celebrate your bachelor/ette party in Chicago! Don’t worry about trying to comb through the city’s endless options for the best hotels, restaurants, and activities; the expert Chicagoans at Bobby’s Bike Hike have got you covered. Step One: Check-In Moxy Hotel Chicago This funky boutique [...]
It’s no secret that Chicagoans know how to eat. It’s also no secret that our recipes tend to be a bit over the top. We take pride in that! While visiting Chicago, you have to try our deep dish pizza and you have to try our fully-loaded Chicago dog, but what should you do for [...]
March is here! The days are getting longer and spring will arrive before we know it. To help you through the remaining cold, dark days of winter, Bobby’s Bike Hike has compiled 25 of our favorite things about spring in the Windy City to get you prepped and ready to put your parka back in [...]
Planning memorable team building events in Chicago can be tricky. You want to please everyone, and facilitate genuine bonding time between coworkers. Obviously, we highly recommend a bike, walking, or food tour with Bobby’s Bike Hike. There’s no better way to get the team active and out and about in the city than on one [...]
Chicago’s history is Black history, and Black history is American history. They simply can’t be separated. Here are but a handful of the Black Chicagoans who have shaped our great city.
Few cities deliver the cheer and excitement of the winter holidays quite like Chicago, Illinois. The fun begins in mid-November and keeps on swinging all the way into the New Year. All of the celebrating can seem overwhelming. Where to begin? What will make the most meaningful memories for my friends and family for the [...]
Tell anyone who knows Chicago that you're visiting the city, even if it's just for a weekend, and they'll insist you head to Chinatown. Not only is Chinatown a thriving district bursting with Asian charm and culture, but it's also the perfect spot for you to taste authentic Chinese cuisine flavors, ingredients, and dishes. [...]
If you’re visiting Chicago for the very first time — or even the second or third time — there’s much for you to learn about the Windy City. Whether you’re traveling here for a work trip, visiting friends or catching up with relatives you haven’t seen in awhile, here's your chance to explore Chicago. Are [...]
Did you know Chicago was once a small trading post situated at the mouth of the Chicago River? Probably not. Today, Chicago is the third-largest city in the United States and covers 237 square miles. Those square miles are divided into 77 neighborhoods, each with their own unique traits. While we're proud of this diversity [...]
