Chicago, Cook County, IL
Places to go in Chicago
37 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
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Northerly Island Park
91-acre peninsula with skyline views, hiking, fishing & playing plus a fieldhouse & live music acts.
1521 S Linn White Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
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Oz Park
Oz-themed playground/park with statues of the Tin Man, Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion & Dorothy.
2021 N Burling St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
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Palmisano (Henry) Park
27-acre area providing interpretive wetlands, a fishing pond, athletic track & field & city views.
2700 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
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Ping Tom Memorial Park
Chinatown park on the Chicago River with Chinese-style landscaping, a playground & kayak rentals.
1700 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
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Skokie Lagoons
Forest preserve consisting of pools, channels & islands, with fishing, kayaking & hiking.
N, Glencoe, IL 60022, USA
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Skydeck Chicago
103rd floor of the Willis Tower with clear observation boxes & views extending to four states.
233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606, USA
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The 606
Created on a former rail line, this elevated, 2.7 mile landscaped trail draws runners & bikers.
1805 N Ridgeway Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
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The Morton Arboretum
Diverse 1,700-acre nature preserve with a maze garden & tram plus picnicking, hiking & biking.
4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL 60532, USA
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Washington Park
366-acre park with 3 playgrounds, a community pool, a fitness center, sports courts & a lagoon.
5531 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL 60615, USA
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Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve
Wildlife & plant preservation area with glacial potholes, multi-use trails, fishing & picnicking.
Northgate Rd, Darien, IL 60561, USA
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Welles (Gideon) Park
A 15-acre green space featuring numerous ballfields, indoor pool & fitness center, & concert stage.
2333 W Sunnyside Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
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West Ridge Nature Park
Walking, bird-watching & fishing are popular in this lush, outdoor area with a large pond.
5801 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60659, USA
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Winnemac Park
School park with a prairie garden, playground, trails, softball fields, soccer field, track & gym.
5100 N Leavitt St, Chicago, IL 60625, USA