Parks & outdoors
Guide to Chicago’s Millennium Park
Millennium Park is more than an attraction — it’s an expression of the Chicago experience. The lakefront campus, located in the heart of downtown Chicago,…
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Enjoy the great outdoors at our parks and waterfronts.
Parks & outdoors
Millennium Park ice skating
Ice skating in Millennium Park is a cherished Chicago tradition. Each winter, the downtown park is home to two unique public ice rinks. You can…
Parks & outdoors, Sports & recreation
Ice skating in Chicago
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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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…
Museums & art, Parks & outdoors, Tours & attractions
The Bean (Cloud Gate) in Chicago
Cloud Gate, aka “The Bean”, is one of Chicago’s most popular sights. The monumental work of art anchors downtown Millennium Park and reflects the city’s…
Entertainment, Festivals & special events, Parks & outdoors
Millennium Park Summer Film Series
Free admission • Millennium Park Every summer in Chicago, visitors and locals flock to the Jay Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park to kick back, picnic,…
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Pick your adventure at The Forge: Lemont Quarries
Thrill seekers will want to make tracks to The Forge: Lemont Quarries, one of the largest outdoor adventure parks in the world. The year-round, 300-acre…
Articles, Itineraries, Parks & outdoors
Things to do in Chicago in the spring
What’s spring like in Chicago? Tulips bloom along iconic Michigan Avenue, cherry blossoms pop up in Jackson Park, and city parks begin to overflow with…
Festivals & special events, Music, Parks & outdoors
Millennium Park Summer Music Series
Free admission • Millennium Park The Millennium Park Summer Music Series features free outdoor concerts, showcasing a broad spectrum of established and emerging musicians in…
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Chicago Riverwalk restaurants and bars
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…
Parks & outdoors, Special events
Celebrate spring at Chicago’s best flower and garden shows
Chicago is a city with a lot of nicknames, but one of the most fitting is Urbs in Horto — Latin for “city in a…
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Family-friendly outdoor adventures in Chicago
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…
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