Things To Do
07/24 @ 1:20pm: Wrigley Field Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs
07/25 @ 6:30-8pm: Grant Park Music Festival: Beethoven Symphony No. 5 ft. Eric Jacobsen
Free concert at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion (outdoor)
Chicago Historic Architecture Tour: Wendella Tours & Cruises
90 minute tour - always a favorite for residents and visitors alike!
Ride the Ferris Wheel at Navy Pier
Navy Pier’s Centennial Wheel is an iconic part of the Chicago skyline and a treasured piece of Chicago cultural history, harkening to the city’s 1893 World’s Fair. Soaring to heights of nearly 200 feet, the Wheel offers unparalleled, 360-degree views of Chicago and Lake Michigan plus the Pier has lots of other things to see and do.
Take your picture at The Bean
Millennium Park is a can’t-miss attraction for any Chicago visit. Located in the heart of downtown, it is home to the iconic Cloud Gate (aka “The Bean”) by Indian-born British artist Anish Kapoor, as well as interactive fountains, tranquil gardens, free events, public art, skating rinks, rock climbing, and plenty of green space.
Bike, walk, or run the Lakefront Trail
Grab a Divvy bike and ride Chicago’s scenic Lakefront Trail - an 18-mile paved path that follows the Lake Michigan shoreline. It extends from Ardmore Street (5800 N. Sheridan Rd) on the north side to 71st Street (7100 S. South Shore Drive) on the south side, traversing a number of stunning lakefront neighborhoods and providing a great workout.
Explore the West Loop (our neighborhood)
A former industrial zone, and an integral part of Chicago’s meatpacking and produce industry, the hip West Loop is now a dining and nightlife hotspot. Inventive eateries line Restaurant Row along with boutiques, cafes, and bars offering axe throwing, minigolf, and other pursuits. If you are interested – like we are – in history, learn more about the West Loop’s role in the growth of Chicago in the link below!
See a Miro and other great art at the Art Institute of Chicago
Home to one of the country’s best art collections, the Art Institute of Chicago is one of the city’s true gems. Joan Miró (Spanish, 1893-1983) was one of the pioneers of Surrealism and we love his Ciphers and Constellations in Love with a Woman (1941).