Parks & outdoors
Ice skating in Chicago: Millennium Park ice skating and beyond
Come experience a classic Chicago winter tradition. Each November, the city is filled with an array of charming ice rinks that pop up all across…
Come experience a classic Chicago winter tradition. Each November, the city is filled with an array of charming ice rinks that pop up all across…
Birdwatching, or birding, became a common hobby for nature-inclined Americans in the 20th century due to the widespread availability of field guides. However, birding has…
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 striking red,…
Update: “The Bean” is back! The city recently completed renovations to enhance the visitor experience and improve accessibility to the surrounding plaza. Public access and…
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…
Tuesdays, July 16 – Aug. 20, 2024 Free admission • Millennium Park Every summer in Chicago, visitors and locals flock to the Jay Pritzker Pavilion…
July 1 – Aug. 8, 2024 Free admission • Millennium Park The Millennium Park Summer Music Series features free outdoor concerts, showcasing a wide range…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…