Chicago’s summer is a riot of street festivals, baseball fields, beaches, historic rivers, and its many baseball parks. Chicagoans will tell you that though winters are blustery, they build character—and bring with them their own energy, with world-renowned restaurants, museums, and theaters. And then, there are the year-round draws—award-winning architecture, shimmering lakefront views, and all that Midwest nice (character, right?). The latter is best experienced across the city’s neighborhoods—and with 77 of them, there is no shortage of opportunities to explore and people to meet. The best things to see and do in Chicago include an arts itinerary, nature experiences, and more.
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