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Things to do in chicagoš
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By
Shakira Langston
Bored? Nothing to do in the city? Well here goes 15 things to do in the Windy City š
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Stand on glass 1,353 feet up and question all your life choices. ā Touristy? Yes. Still iconic? Absolutely.
Skydeck Chicago
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Take that classic selfie with āThe Beanā and reflectā¦ literally. Bonus: Free concerts & yoga sometimes.
The Bean (Cloud Gate) in Chicago
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If you like your art edgy, weird, or āI couldāve made thatā vibes, go here. šØ Great for rainy days and artsy Instagram dumps.
Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago
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History + skyline + breeze = chefās kiss. A total vibe on a sunny day. Pro tip: sunset cruise hits different.
CAC River Cruise aboard First Lady
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Escape the city without leaving it. Plants > people sometimes. šæ Free, peaceful, and insanely pretty.
Garfield Park Conservatory
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Pizza. Dogs. Tacos. Repeat. Do Lou Malnatiās, Portilloās, and a taqueria in Pilsen. Your stomach will thank you (later).
Chicago Food Planet
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Come for the Van Gogh, stay for the giant lions outside. šØ Donāt miss āA Sunday on La Grande Jatteā ā Ferris Bueller approved.
The Art Institute of Chicago
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City skyline + beach = unmatched summer energy. Perfect for a tan or a cute lil volleyball game.
North Avenue Beach
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Laugh till you snort at the place that launched SNL legends. Ideal for date nights or group hangs.
The Second City
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Speakeasy vibes meets magic tricks thatāll make you believe in sorcery. You literally enter through a laundromat.
Chicago Magic Lounge
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Even if you donāt know the rules, itās about the vibes.
Cubs Ticket Information | Chicago Cubs
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Even if you donāt know the rules, itās about the vibes.
Single Game Tickets | Chicago Bulls
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Hot dogs and heckling are part of the experience.
Chicago White Sox Tickets
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Free entry. Beautiful architecture. Rotating exhibits. Seriously underrated and centrally located.
Chicago Cultural Center
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Eat everything. Then go get bubble tea. Donāt skip the plaza gate photo op or the bakery buns!
Chinatown - Chicago Neighborhoods
