Chicago · Cook County, IL
Adventures in Chicago
Scout analyzed 157 Chicago places and surfaced the ones that actually fit adventure.
Places analyzed
157
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.5 hr
Best neighborhoods for adventure
Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.
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Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park
Expansive outdoor urban refuge containing its own zoo, conservatory, theater, museums & playgrounds.
Museum Campus
Northerly Island Park
91-acre peninsula with skyline views, hiking, fishing & playing plus a fieldhouse & live music acts.
Jackson Park
Jackson Park Golf Course
Golf course at Jackson Park offering 18 holes of play, a driving range & lessons.
Sports & Recreation
Ruffled Feathers Golf Club
Contemporary golf club featuring a practice facility, a pro shop & a restaurant.
Sports & Recreation
The Preserve at Oak Meadows
West Ridge
Robert A. Black Golf Club
This 9-hole golf course features a putting green, plus cart & GolfBoard rentals.
Sports & Recreation
Links At Carillon Golf Course
Sports & Recreation
Mistwood Golf Club
Scottish-inspired, 18-hole course with a stately, old-world-style tavern serving craft beers.
Sports & Recreation
The Glen Club
Straightforward lodging with an 18-hole golf course, plus free breakfast, Wi-Fi & parking.
O'Hare
Indian Boundary Golf Course
Popular golfing destination featuring 18 holes, cart rentals & other basic amenities.
Sports & Recreation
Cog Hill Golf & Country Club
Sports & Recreation
Cantigny Golf
South Deering
Harborside International Golf Center
Golf center featuring 2 18-hole courses & practice facilities, plus a clubhouse with a restaurant.
Sports & Recreation
Seven Bridges Golf Club
Public 18-hole golf course, practice area & clubhouse with a bar, grill, pro shop & veranda.
Sports & Recreation
Twin Lakes Golf Course & Recreation Area
Park with a 9-hole golf course, driving range & cafe, plus a small lake for kayaking & fishing.
Streeterville
Milton Lee Olive Park
Secluded urban oasis on the water with city skyline views, serene paths & circular fountains.
Hollywood Park
North Park Village Nature Center
46-acre nature preserve with hiking trails, a birding area & a center with educational programs.
Grant Park
Grant Park
312-acre centerpiece of Downtown housing some of the city's busiest attractions.
Lincoln Park
Oz Park
Oz-themed playground/park with statues of the Tin Man, Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion & Dorothy.
Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park Conservatory
Thousands of exotic plants in an 1890 glass structure, plus outdoor gardens & fountains.
Bridgeport
Palmisano (Henry) Park
27-acre area providing interpretive wetlands, a fishing pond, athletic track & field & city views.
Museum Campus
The Museum Campus
57-acre grounds with the Adler Planetarium, Shedd Aquarium & Field Museum, plus dining & lake beach.
Washington Park
Washington Park
366-acre park with 3 playgrounds, a community pool, a fitness center, sports courts & a lagoon.
Outdoors
Chicago Botanic Garden
385 acres of landscaped gardens displaying millions of plants & flowers in a variety of settings.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
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