Outdoors in Chicago, IL

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Michigan Avenue
Michigan Avenue

Between the Chicago River and Oak Street
Chicago, IL
312-642-3570
www.themagnificentmile.com

Think of it as a playground for grown-ups. The north end of Michigan Avenue, nicknamed the Magnificent Mile, is a fun, hip and often dazzling thoroughfare, with its rich amalgam of commerce, hospit...

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Millennium Park
Millennium Park

55 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60602
312-742-5222

Fascinating and functional landscaping, architecture and design make the 24.5-acre Millennium Park a must-see. Make your way to “Cloud Gate,” get out your camera, and join the families and friends ...

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Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo

2001 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60614
312-742-2000
www.lpzoo.com

Even before you start talking about animals, Lincoln Park Zoo is exceptional, with a splendid view of Chicago’s skyline, beautiful parkland location, and proximity to other area attractions. It’s a...

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Seadog Speedboat Rides
Seadog Speedboat Rides

600 E Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
312-822-7200
www.seadogcruises.com

This tour offers a fun and interesting way to see some of the sights around Chicago. You and the whole family can fly across Lake Michigan on a 30-minute speedboat ride. It is the perfect cool down...

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Taste of Chicago
Taste of Chicago

Grant Park, 300 S Columbus Drive
Chicago, IL 60605
312.744.3315
egov.cityofchicago.org

Every year, more than 70 of the most popular Chicago restaurants open up food booths all over Grant Park so visitors can sample a broad array of goodies from this most diverse restaurant city. The ...

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Pullman Historic District
Pullman Historic District

11141 S Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
773-785-8901
www.pullmanil.org

The town of Pullman was annexed by Chicago in 1889, but its residents retain their pride in what was once declared the “world’s most perfect town.” Garden clubs, housing committees, and civic organ...

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Brookfield Zoo
Brookfield Zoo

8400 31st St.
Chicago, IL 60513
708/485-0263
www.brookfieldzoo.org

Animals are grouped by attributes as well as native region in the remarkable Brookfield Zoo, where you're liable to see some creatures whose names you won't even be able to pronounce, let alone fin...

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Millenium Park
Millenium Park

222 N Columbus Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
+1 312 742 1168
www.millenniumpark.org

Millenium Park is the newest addition to Chicagos wide, open spaces in the city limits. This far-ranging public space has a host of indoor/outdoor activities for the entire family. For example, the...

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Wendella Boat Tours
Wendella Boat Tours

400 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
312-337-1446
www.wendellaboats.com

Considering downtown Chicago is surrounded by water, it’s no wonder Wendella Boat Tours is one of the most popular ways to see the city’s sights. Even if you’re a frequent Chicago visitor, you’ll ...

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Grant Park
Grant Park

331 E Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60601
312-742-7648
www.chicagoparkdistrict.com

Grant Park stretches from the Museum Campus at Lake Shore Drive and Roosevelt Road all the way north to the Prudential building, with Columbus Drive on its west side and the lake on its east. At on...

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Symphony Center-Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Symphony Center-Chicago Symphony Orchestra

220 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60604
+1 312 294 3000
www.chicagosymphony.org

Ever since maestro Theodore Thomas first raised his baton at the Auditorium Theater in 1892, the world knew that this was a first class orchestra to be reckoned with. That reputation has continued ...

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Garfield Park Conservatory
Garfield Park Conservatory

300 N Central Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
+1 312 746 5100
www.garfield-conservatory.org

One of the largest enclosed gardens in the world, this historic landmark on the West Side was created by landscape architect Jens Jensen. He patterned the conservatory after large domed haystacks d...

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Lake Michigan
Lake Michigan


Chicago, IL

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Chicago Trolley Company
Chicago Trolley Company


Chicago, IL
773-648-5000
www.chicagotrolley.com

When it comes to making your way around Chicago, there's just something so impersonal about public transportation. Buses are clean but packed with fleets of commuters, and you can't see Chicago's s...

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Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Chicago Symphony Orchestra

220 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60604
312/294-3000
www.cso.org

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