Category: Things To Do
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Things to Do at Home in Chicago
You have to stay home and you can’t go here? These performers and resources bring the world to you.
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February Free Days at the Field Museum for Illinois Residents
Photo courtesy the Field Museum If you’re looking for free days at the Field Museum of Natural History, you’re in luck! One of the best museums in the country is free for the entire month of February for Illinois residents. Admission for a family of four would normally be around $80, so this is quite […]
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Fortitude and Grit: the Story of Chicago’s Oldest House
The Clarke House Museum tells a remarkable story.
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Navy Pier Winter WonderFest
Festival Hall is transformed into a wonderland at this annual, family-friendly event.
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Explore Chicago’s Past at Chicago History Museum
The Chicago History Museum showcases the city’s complicated history and is itself a piece of history. Chicago has a lively past, with tragedy, innovation, and a cast of characters that could fill (and have) several novels. The museum began when Chicago didn’t have much history itself. It was founded in 1856 as the Chicago Historical […]
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Seven Luxurious Places to Watch the Chicago Air and Water Show
If you’re going to watch the 2019 Chicago Air and Water Show you don’t have to fight the crowds for blanket space. Instead, make plans to elevate your experience with a buffet on the beach, a picnic in the sky, or a rooftop away from the fray. Below, seven luxurious places to watch the Chicago Air […]
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Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Nestled into a corner of Lincoln Park, the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum brings nature and science to Chicago. With the most hands-on activities of any museum in the city it connects the urban community with the world that surrounds it. The museum began as the Chicago Academy of Sciences in 1857. It quickly grew to […]
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Cruise the Chicago River on Chicago’s First Lady
Chicago is the birthplace of the skyscraper. It’s known for its engineering innovation and for its architecture. The city is also known for the river that flows through downtown and gives it its distinctive character.
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Horseback Riding in Chicago
You may not expect to find horseback riding in Chicago, but there are actually a few places in the surrounding area where you can ride a trail.
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Chicago Botanic Garden: Everything You Need to Know
The Chicago Botanic Garden is an oasis in the northern Chicago suburb of Glencoe. The 385-acre attraction features over 2.5 million plants that represent nearly 10,000 varieties.
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Adler Planetarium: Everything You Need to Know
Chicago’s Gateway to the Stars
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Lincoln Park Zoo: Everything you need to know
We’ve got your guide on things to do at this popular Chicago attraction.
