Things to Do
Discover the best things to do in Chicago, including popular events, festivals, attractions, tours and free activities
The 21 most beautiful Chicago parks
With more than 600 facilities throughout the city, the Chicago Parks District boasts something for everyone, whether you're looking for a tiny neighborhood playlot for the kids or a vast swath of green space. Chicago parks are more than just places to workout, ride your bike or play tennis, they also offer plenty of cultural programming, such as the Millennium Park summer concert series or outdoor movies. Most importantly, these Chicago attractions provide a space to relax and momentarily forget that you're in the middle of a large city, filled with people, buildings and cars. Not sure which Chicago parks you should visit? Leaving aside Chicago beaches (unfair advantage, honestly), these are some of our favorite parks in the city.
The best things to do in Chicago
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Hamilton
Don't miss your chance to see the smash hit Broadway musical in Chicago
Chicago Helicopter Tour With Holiday Lights
'Tis the season to experience the city lights on a very special holiday Chicago helicopter ride.
Gangsters and Ghosts Tour
This tour visits the locations frequented by some of Chicago's most notorious gangsters along with many of the most haunted locations in Chicago
Things to do in Chicago every day
Things to do with kids
Rockin' Jump
Check out Rockin' Jump at the Buffalo Grove. It's perfect for birthday's and more.
Amazing Mirror Maze
Explore a maze with 1,800-square-foot stretch of wall-to-wall reflective surfaces
