Thinking of visiting Chicago but don't know what to do or where to go? Look no further! Need a sports rec? I got you. Need a restaurant rec? I got you also. Plenty of things to keep you busy while visiting the windy city!
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Sports
Restaurants/Bars
Indoor Entertainment
Outdoors
Museums
Sports
Come check out some of the sports teams that Chicago has to offer like baseball, football, soccer, basketball, and hockey!
Enjoy a beautiful day at Wrigley Field to watch the Chicago Cubs play baseball
Chicago Cubs Schedule
If you're visiting in the fall, be sure to stop by Solider Field for a Chicago Bears game and watch some football
Soldier Field
If the White Sox are your team (booo), then head to Rate Field to watch a game!
Rate Field
Head to a Chicago Fire soccer game if you love soccer
Chicago Fire FC
Depending on the time of year, check the United Center's website for the Bulls basketball schedule or the Blackhawks hockey schedule and come watch a game! If you're lucky, they also have concerts year-round here that you can attend.
United Center
Restaurants/Bars
Some of my favorite restaurants or bars/breweries in the city with fun patios or great atmospheres and food to check out
Super cute outdoor patio for drinks; must try their spritz flight!
Streeterville Social
Such a fun atmosphere to sit outside on their patio and enjoy some food and drinks
Cafe Libra
Really unique place to have dinner and play some board games
Snakes & Lattes Chicago
Self pour bar with board games to hangout
District Brew Yards
Their banana bread latte is chefs kiss, plus their coffee cake is the best pastry!
Mindy’s Bakery
The italian ice flight is so fun to try the different flavors, must get!
Ava's Italian Ice
The burger, enough said, chefs kisssss
The Leavitt Street Inn & Tavern
Indoor Entertainment
Maybe you're looking for something else besides eating and drinking to do in the city, then look no further. Here are some other indoor options in Chicago.
Perfect place for dinner/movie or brunch/movie
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Wrigleyville
Super cool arcade bar in Logan Square or Fulton Market
Emporium Arcade | Chicago
Super cool venue to find a concert to attend!
The Salt Shed
Great place for a late night comedy show
The Second City
Really fun location for an escape room, but there's a few locations all over the city as well
Chicago Escape Room Adventures
Really cool place to play some shuffleboard
Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club
Great spot to go for a night out whether you're looking for a comedy show or a concert here! It's an essential part of Chicago's entertainment and the venue is continuously upgrading!
The Riviera Theatre
Outdoors
Visiting Chicago in the summer or looking for a fun activity to do outdoors? Look no further. Whether you want to check out the Bean or experience what Chicago has to offer, here are some fun outdoor activities.
Take a stroll through Millenium Park to see the infamous bean and snap some photos
Millennium Park
Stop by Navy Pier to do some shopping, sight seeing, ride the ferris wheel, or catch a speedboat ride
Navy Pier
If you want to learn more about the history and architecture of Chicago, hop on one of their architecture boat tours
CAC River Cruise aboard First Lady
A beautiful trail to walk, weather permitting, if you're in the city!
The 606
Besides being a zoo, they often times have events going on too depending on the season
Lincoln Park Zoo
Obviously a fall event, but a must stop during the season!
Jack's Pumpkin Pop-up
Museums
Chicago has quite a few museums to experience, so check out the list below and make sure you visit all of them for a unique experience
Head on up to the Skydeck at the Willis (Sears) Tower and take a look at the spectacular views of Chicago
Skydeck Chicago
Spend some time at the Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium
Explore the museum of science and industry
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
A fun place to stop and cool off and have some ice cream on a hot Chicago day
MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM
Add another museum to your list when visiting Chicago and check out the art institute!
