Whether it’s the Ballet, baseball, stunning architecture, world-class museums, beautiful theatres or gourmet restaurants, Chicago has them all; in fact, it’s a city which provides something for every traveler. There are very few cities that make better use of summer than Chicago, when locals shake off the winter blues and enjoy till the very last drop of summer fun. From amazing street festivals to picnics in the park to hitting the beach, there’s a host of things to do in Chicago.
Graceland Cemetery
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Graceland Cemetery, 4001 N Clark St (Sheridan Red Line). Grounds 8AM-4:30PM, office 8:30AM-4:30PM. Free. A stunner. Chicago history lies in rest here, from the major names (Burnham, S...
Grant Park
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- City: Chicago
Often called as 'Chicago's front yard', Grant Park is a large green space based in the Loop area of Chicago that separates the downtown of city from Lake Michigan. This park is a host to outdoor conce...
Greenstone Church
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A landmark church in the heart of the historic Pullman community. It was initially intended to be a Unitarian church, where all the workers would go to service. That did not catch on and the church sa...
Habetler Bowl
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- City: Chicago
Usually, it's $4 per game for adults ($3 for kids), and shoe-rental is $3.50. However, it's $2 per game all summer long, and Tuesday nights are always $1 per game. Long-standing local bowling alley wi...
Hancock Observatory
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- City: Chicago
Open from 09:00-23:00 with entry fee $15 adults, $10 children. 360-degree view from the 94th floor. Not quite as high as the Sears Tower Skydeck, but with a better view, and from January to March, an ...
Harborside International Golf Center
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- City: Chicago
Open 1 April–30 November, from sunrise to sunset. 18 holes $82 weekdays, $95 weekends, $57 twilight. 36 holes of golf on the shores of Lake Calumet with s...
Harold Washington Cultural Center
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- City: Chicago
This major Bronzeville landmark is a performance venue showing movies, live jazz, blues, and more. Its mission is to preserve and protect the African Americans ...
Harpo Studios
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- City: Chicago
'Harpo' is backward for the first name of she who tapes her shows here, Oprah Winfrey. The only way to enter the court of Her Majesty is to be in an audience; reservations are necessary and tickets ar...
Hilliard Homes
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In the architecture of these massive public housing projects lies the South Side's tongue-in-cheek answer to the North Side's Marina City — in fact, they were built by the same architect, Bertra...
Historic Pullman Foundation Visitor Center
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- City: Chicago
The first stop to any Pullman visit houses a 20 minute video about the town's history, several exhibits, and a gift shop. Off...
Hollywood Beach
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- City: Chicago
Although the beach earned its original name (Hollywood Beach) from being at the end of Hollywood Avenue, the Lake Shore Drive high-rises in the background give this nice, long beach a slightly Miami l...
Holy Trinity Cathedral
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Open for visits Saturday from 11:00-16:00. Orthodox church in Ukrainian Village, designed by Louis Sullivan in 1903. It was funded in part by Czar Nicholas II; ...