chicago highlights

Located on Lake Michigan, Chicago is the third- most populous city in the U.S. Renowned for its architecture, museums, and restaurants. 

Chicago is home to several professional sports team including:

• Cubs

• White Sox

• Bears

• Bulls

• Blackhawks

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Play your own! Participate in a social league or take a run along the lakefront trail or the urban 606 trail. 

• S3 Leagues

• Chicago Sport and Social 

Enjoy Chicago's ever-changing food scene!

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• Chicago Eater

• Chicago Restaurant Week 

• Food Festivals - Taco Fest, Ribfest, Oktoberfest, Greek Fest, and many more

• Taste of Chicago

Chicagoans know how to celebrate summer:

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• Relax at one of several beaches or join a pick-up beach volleyball game

• Enjoy a free concert or a free movie in Millennium Park 

• More than 150 Summer Festivals 

The fun doesn't stop in the winter:

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• Ice skate in front of the Bean or on the skating ribbon in Maggie Daley Park 

• Sip on some spiced wine at the annual Christkindlmarket 

• Wander through ZooLights at Lincoln Park 

Take in the unique Chicago skyline either from the new riverfront trail or from the Skydeck at the top of the Sears Tower.

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• Or take in the view with a cruise down the Chicago River.

• Chicago Open House weekend - explore up to 200 architectural sites for free 

• Chicago Architecture Foundation 

Check out the music scene:

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• Summer music festivals: Lollapalooza, Pitchfork, Riot Fest

• Free music in the park

• Ravinia Festival 

• Broadway in Chicago including opportunities for discounted rush tickets