…go fly a kite
Cricket Hill, Montrose Harbor
The Mayor Daley Kids and Kites Festival convenes annually (October 6 this year) at the top of this grassy plateau—the highest point on the city’s lakeshore—to harness some of the Windy City’s hot air. But you can take advantage of this ideal kite-launching locale anytime. The elevated landscape, a great place to catch the smooth, steady breeze coming off the lake, is also obstruction-free—far from buildings, trees and, most importantly, power lines. 4200 N Simonds Dr, 312-742-5121—Jake Malooley