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…
Chicago parks and outdoors
Enjoy the great outdoors at our parks and waterfronts.
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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Ecotourism in Chicago
A famous frog once said, “It’s not easy being green.” He was right. Chicago is a city anchored in industrial roots and approaching a population…
Parks & outdoors
7 things you didn’t know about the Chicago Riverwalk
There’s so much more to do at the Chicago Riverwalk than simply stroll along a picturesque river. The Riverwalk is a lifestyle — a uniquely…
Parks & outdoors
Chicago zoos
The Chicago area is lucky enough to have not one, but two award-winning zoos. Our Lincoln Park neighborhood is home to one of the oldest…
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