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11 Things To Do In Chicago This Summer

So much to do, so little time.

Devan Markham
May 08, 2017
Fairfield University
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11 Things To Do In Chicago This Summer
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Ready to start planning your summer in Chicago? Here are a few suggestions to get you rolling.

1. Navy Pier


Take a trip to Chicago’s own Navy Pier. Full of attractions and marketplaces, Navy Pier is home to a brand-new Ferris Wheel with your name on it!

2. Adler Planetarium

Why not visit America’s first planetarium and take a leap through space. The Adler Planetarium is great for day-time fun and is recommended for romantic star gazing.

3. Museums

Chicago has a plethora of museums that can fill your days with history dating back to the beginning of time, art that will blow your mind and other fun attractions for all ages. Keep an eye out for free admission!

4. Taste of Chicago

Join the rest of Chicago for the food festival of the summer, including live music and fun activities for the family. Taste of Chicago provides an array of food choices that stretch all nationalities that you can’t miss.

5. Music festivals

Chicago is well known for their crazy music festivals, including Lollapalooza, Pitchfork, Lake Shake and many more. You are bound to find something to enjoy.

6. Wrigley Field / Guaranteed Rate Stadium

What better way to spend the day than at the ballpark, eating a hot dog and watching two of the greatest baseball teams in America? Head on down to see reigning World Series champions Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field or head on down to Guaranteed Rate Stadium to catch the up-and-coming Chicago White Sox.

7. Chicago Riverwalk

Nothing screams romance like walking down the Chicago Riverwalk at dusk or chilling out with the family during the day on the side of river.

8. Millennium Park

Full of attractions such as the famous Bean sculpture, the outdoor Pavilion and Park Grill, Millennium Park is a tourist’s dream.

9. North Avenue Beach

Need a day to relax on the beach and catch some rays? North Avenue Beach freely accommodates all who venture to it.

10. The Magnificent Mile

If your wallet is too heavy, nothing sounds more exciting than taking a trip down the Magnificent Mile. Full of stores, restaurants and coffee shops, the Magnificent Mile will fulfill all of your shopping needs.

11. Chicago-style food

If you are to do anything this entire summer while in Chicago, you must try out our fabulous food. From our famous Chicago style hotdogs to our deep dish pizza, Chicago has it all.

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