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Where to see fall colors in and around Chicago
Chicago’s many parks, gardens, and natural areas are gorgeous year round — but they’re particularly stunning in the fall. That’s when you can see stunning…
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Chicago’s many parks, gardens, and natural areas are gorgeous year round — but they’re particularly stunning in the fall. That’s when you can see stunning…
The Chicago Riverwalk is one of the city’s most beautiful outdoor spaces, where you can find public art, boat tours, kayak rentals, and open green…
Chicago is a city with a lot of nicknames, but one of the most fitting is Urbs in Horto — Latin for “city in a…
Note: While Millennium Park remains open to the public, Cloud Gate Plaza is closed and all events and programs are canceled. Check back soon for…
Chicago’s nearly 600 parks and 26 miles of lakefront make it easy to enjoy the great outdoors in the middle of the city. Families can…
The waterfront is a center of life in Chicago. It’s where discoveries are made and adventures begin. Dedicate one day each to exploring the Chicago…
Chicago farmers markets are the perfect place to stock up on local produce — and get a taste of each neighborhood’s local flavor. These community…
Bird lovers flock to Chicago for a chance to spot hundreds of different species all around the city. Here’s a few areas for bird watching…
Grant Park is much more than a park. It’s a gathering place for the city’s biggest events, a green oasis in the heart of downtown,…
Gear up for fun and fitness at Millennium Park. The iconic Chicago park is packed with ways to get your heart rate up, from downward…
Nature lovers, architecture buffs, public art aficionados — Grant Park has something for everyone. And so does Buckingham Fountain, the park’s centerpiece. Located right along…
Chicago’s scenic Lakefront Trail is an 18-mile paved path that follows the Lake Michigan shoreline on the city’s eastern edge. It extends from Ardmore Street…
You might know Chicago as the birthplace of the skyscraper, the home of deep dish pizza, or as one of the largest urban cities in…
Free admission • Millennium Park The Millennium Park Summer Music Series features free weekly concerts, showcasing a broad spectrum of genre-defying musicians — both established…
Free admission • Millennium Park Through the summer months, visitors and locals flock to the Jay Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park to kick back, picnic…
An abandoned railway has been given new life on Chicago’s west side. The 606 is an 2.7-mile elevated park and trail that was built on…
Welcome to Chicago’s great indoors. The city’s conservatories and winter gardens give you the opportunity to explore exotic plant life whatever the weather — and…
Welcome to a summer of free things to do in serene green spaces throughout the bustling city. Morning yoga? Movie under the stars? Perhaps a…
Chicago is an urban outdoor playground with 26 miles of lakefront, 25 beaches, miles of green space, and hundreds of parks — all connected by…
Kayaking, walking, boating, biking, — whether you love the sound of a paddle hitting Lake Michigan’s waters, the whir of your bike spokes on a…
Urban explorers love the Chicago Riverwalk, a 1.25-mile stretch located on the south bank of the Chicago River, right in the heart of downtown Chicago.…
Chicago may be known as a metropolis, but its motto, “Urbs in Horto,” or “City in a Garden,” tells you everything about the mix of…
A famous frog once said, “It’s not easy being green.” He was right. Chicago is a city anchored in industrial roots and approaching a population…
One of the best parts about winter in Chicago is the array of charming ice rinks that pop up all across the city. These seasonal…
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