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10 Things To Do In Chicago This Fall

The liveliness of the city doesn't stop when the weather cools down.

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Nothing sounds better than enjoying the lake without profusely sweating or catching frostbite.

The best season of the year is upon us where the leaves turn different shades of crimson and city strollers walk past with steaming chai lattes from Metropolis in their hands while wearing their favorite sweaters. If this sounds palatable to you then here is a list of ten autumn-esque things to do in Chicago when the air turns crisp:

1. Stroll along the lakefront.

Nothing sounds better than enjoying the lake without profusely sweating or catching frostbite.

2. Visit a museum.

During the fall there are plenty opportunities for free admission to our beautiful museums. Take advantage of those offers.

3. Go on a Goose Island brewery tour.

We all love a good beer-- especially one that originated from our own city. Nothing says "Hoppy Fall" like a good 'ole 312.

4. Bring your work or studies into a local coffee shop.

Nothing is more relaxing than good coffee, good food, a good book. and some good ambience. Chicago's cafe industry is thriving with coffee shops on every corner.

5. Bears game.

We know things haven't been going great, but we still love Da Bears and our futuristic-looking Soldier Field.

6. Bucktown Apple Pie Contest.

As apples are coming into season, finally, apple pies start creeping up onto bakery shelves. Chicago loves them so much, they hold an Apple Pie contest in Bucktown.

7. Thrift.

Let's face it-- sweater weather can be expensive. Luckily, there are tons of hip thrift stores in the Chicagoland area waiting to be scavenged for retro and cool finds to keep you cozy this fall.

8. Halloween Bar Crawls.

Ah, another excuse for a fun bar crawl. Not only is Halloween one of the most fun holidays in the city, but it is even more fun with the task of accomplishing a bar crawl in a costume.

9. Picnic at Millennium Park.

With a beautiful view of the city, you can't go wrong with picnicking at Millennium Park at any time of the year (well, maybe not in January). In the fall, the park is lined with fiery trees even more pleasing to the eye. Make it into a date, plan a fun lunch with your friends, or go solo.

10. Ride the new ferris wheel at Navy Pier.

With a brand new ferris wheel, the sights of the city and the fall colors can be captured in a single ride. It's not even expensive to take this iconic part of Chicago for a ride.

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