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…
Chicago parks and outdoors
Enjoy the great outdoors at our parks and waterfronts.
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…
Itineraries, Parks & outdoors
2 days, 2 Chicago waterfronts
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…
Parks & outdoors
Chicago’s bird sanctuaries
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…
Parks & outdoors
Explore Chicago’s Grant Park
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,…
Parks & outdoors, Tours & attractions
Buckingham Fountain in Chicago’s Grant Park
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…
Parks & outdoors, Sports & recreation
Chicago’s Lakefront Trail
One of Chicago’s defining features is its location on Lake Michigan, which includes 26 miles of stunning shoreline. And much of that waterfront is connected…
Parks & outdoors
Fun in the sun on Chicago’s beaches
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…
Parks & outdoors
Explore the 606 elevated park and trail
An abandoned railway has been given new life on Chicago’s northwest side. The 606 is a 2.7-mile elevated park and trail that was built on…
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…
Free & cheap, Parks & outdoors
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…
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