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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 red,…
Chicago parks and outdoors
Enjoy the great outdoors at our parks and waterfronts.
Free & cheap, Parks & outdoors
Your guide to the Chicago Riverwalk
Located on the south bank of the Chicago River, the award-winning, pedestrian-friendly Chicago Riverwalk stretches 1.25 miles from Lake Michigan to Lake Street. Along the…
Food & drink, Parks & outdoors
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 stunning city…
Food & drink, Parks & outdoors
Waterfront restaurants in Chicago
Chicago is known for its famous skyline and urban neighborhoods, but it’s also right next to one of the largest lakes in the country. That…
Festivals & special events, Music, Parks & outdoors
Millennium Park Summer Music Series
June 22 – Aug. 21, 2023 Free admission • Millennium Park The Millennium Park Summer Music Series features free outdoor concerts, showcasing a broad spectrum…
Entertainment, Festivals & special events, Parks & outdoors
Millennium Park Summer Film Series
July 11 – Aug. 29, 2023 Free admission • Millennium Park Every summer in Chicago, visitors and locals flock to the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in…
Parks & outdoors
Guide to Chicago’s Millennium Park
Millennium Park is a can’t-miss attraction for any Chicago visit. The lakefront campus, located in the heart of downtown, is home to the iconic Cloud…
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…
Museums & art, Parks & outdoors, Tours & attractions
The Bean (Cloud Gate) in Chicago
Update: The plaza around “The Bean” is undergoing renovations to enhance the visitor experience and improve accessibility. Public access and views of the sculpture will…
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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…
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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