Parks & outdoors
Chicago conservatories and indoor gardens
Welcome to Chicago’s great indoors. The city’s conservatories and winter gardens allow you to explore exotic plant life whatever the weather. Lincoln Park Conservatory Take…
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Chicago arts and culture weekend in the Loop
Take the ultimate Chicago culture trip to discover public art by the likes of Picasso and Chagall, art gallery districts exploding with fine art, incredible…
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Free summer fun in Chicago’s parks and gardens
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…
Parks & outdoors
Things to do at Chicago’s parks, gardens, and beaches
Chicago is an urban outdoor playground with 26 miles of lakefront, 25 beaches, miles of green space, and hundreds of parks — all connected by…
Parks & outdoors
Discover outdoor activities in Chicago
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…
Parks & outdoors
Spend a day on the Chicago Riverwalk
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.…
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Public art in Chicago’s neighborhoods
Public art is practically around every corner in Chicago. Tour the city with your camera at the ready — in fact, don’t even bother putting…
Museums & art
10 cultural heritage museums to explore in Chicago
Polish, Mexican, African, Puerto Rican, Asian, Swedish, and Ukrainian cultures, among others, have contributed to Chicago’s vibrant history and unique personality, creating a city that…
Museums & art
Explore Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium combines the best of early 20th-century aquariums — a diverse, global animal collection surrounded by mouth-dropping architecture, and a commitment to 21st-century advances…
Museums & art
See cutting-edge exhibits at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
It may surprise you. Challenge you. Excite you. Inspire you. The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago invites you to discover the great artists of our…
Museums & art
Walk through space and time at Adler Planetarium
Extending out into Lake Michigan from its Museum Campus home, Adler Planetarium is America’s first planetarium and it has become a recognized leader in science…
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5 free off-the-beaten-path things to do in Chicago
You’ll feel just like one of the locals as you wander beyond downtown Chicago to discover little-known gems steeped in history and artistry. Best of…
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