Chicago Activities For The Summertime | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Entertainment

Chicago Activities For The Summertime

Bucket list of things to do in the Windy City.

Chicago Activities For The Summertime

Chicago is a city filled with tons of restaurants, hang out spots, festivals and everything in between. This summer do something new or make a bucket list of all the spots you wants to visit in this marvelous city. Take advantage of the warm weather and gather all your friends to make it a summer you'll never forget. Compile a list of fun activities that keep you busy for the three months of freedom you have.

1. Explore Millennium Park.

Take pictures with the bean, walk through Lurie Garden, listen in on a music festival or grab some food at Park Grill Restaurant. Millennium Park is full of fun outdoor activities and there's tons of things to explore in the park.

2. Take a boat ride.

Enjoy the beauty of Lake Michigan and hop on a boat that will give you a tour you won't forget. The water will keep you cool as you learn more about the city's history and historical background. If you're feeling ambitious, jump on the Seadog. This extreme thriller ride will have you holding on for your life.

3. Visit museums.

On days when it rains or when you're just sick of the sun venture to the Field Museum or Shedd Aquarium. Though going to a museum may sounds boring, these museums are actually tons of fun! Maybe even visit the Art Institute of Chicago to see a few of Van Gough's pieces.

4. Participate in summer workouts.

Get in shape for swim suit weather and join some outdoor activities such as free yoga in Millennium Park. Come on who doesn't love a free workout class?

5. Go to the Lincoln Park Zoo.

Visit some of your favorite animals and get some cold ice cream. The Lincoln Park Zoo has tons of summer activities such as the Lincoln Park Zoo challenge or the United Run for the Zoo.

6. Bike and roll through Chicago.

Do Chicago the eco-friendly way and get a workout in! Hop on a bike and ride through the city or along the lake for a gorgeous view. Or grab some roller blades and roll through the city in style.

7. Go to the top of the Skydeck.

For the adventurous bunch, take an elevator all the way to the 103rd floor of the Willis Tower for a view that will leave you speechless.

8. Pizza Tour.

Eat your way through Chicago on a Pizza Tour. Visit inside the kitchens and get the recipes to some of your favorite pizzas. This tour will leave you extremely full and satisfied.

9. Catch a game at Wrigley Field.

Root on your favorite baseball team and grab a delicious hot dog at the ballpark.

10. Shop the Magnificent Mile.


Shop 'til you drop. Visit the upscale section of Chicago's Michigan Avenue. Start at the Chicago River to Oak Street and make your way to the North Side.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Entertainment

Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

These powerful lyrics remind us how much good is inside each of us and that sometimes we are too blinded by our imperfections to see the other side of the coin, to see all of that good.

Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

The song was sent to me late in the middle of the night. I was still awake enough to plug in my headphones and listen to it immediately. I always did this when my best friend sent me songs, never wasting a moment. She had sent a message with this one too, telling me it reminded her so much of both of us and what we have each been through in the past couple of months.

Keep Reading...Show less
Zodiac wheel with signs and symbols surrounding a central sun against a starry sky.

What's your sign? It's one of the first questions some of us are asked when approached by someone in a bar, at a party or even when having lunch with some of our friends. Astrology, for centuries, has been one of the largest phenomenons out there. There's a reason why many magazines and newspapers have a horoscope page, and there's also a reason why almost every bookstore or library has a section dedicated completely to astrology. Many of us could just be curious about why some of us act differently than others and whom we will get along with best, and others may just want to see if their sign does, in fact, match their personality.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

20 Song Lyrics To Put A Spring Into Your Instagram Captions

"On an island in the sun, We'll be playing and having fun"

Person in front of neon musical instruments; glowing red and white lights.
Photo by Spencer Imbrock on Unsplash

Whenever I post a picture to Instagram, it takes me so long to come up with a caption. I want to be funny, clever, cute and direct all at the same time. It can be frustrating! So I just look for some online. I really like to find a song lyric that goes with my picture, I just feel like it gives the picture a certain vibe.

Here's a list of song lyrics that can go with any picture you want to post!

Keep Reading...Show less
Chalk drawing of scales weighing "good" and "bad" on a blackboard.
WP content

Being a good person does not depend on your religion or status in life, your race or skin color, political views or culture. It depends on how good you treat others.

We are all born to do something great. Whether that be to grow up and become a doctor and save the lives of thousands of people, run a marathon, win the Noble Peace Prize, or be the greatest mother or father for your own future children one day. Regardless, we are all born with a purpose. But in between birth and death lies a path that life paves for us; a path that we must fill with something that gives our lives meaning.

Keep Reading...Show less
Facebook Comments