Things To Do
Take Lake Forest Metra Train to Chicago
Downtown Chicago offers a variety to do! - Walk the magnificent mile and go shopping - Take pictures at The Bean at Millenium Park - Walk the river walk and have a meal on the river
Wrigley Field
Watch the Cubs face the Reds on Saturday, Aug 29 at 1:20pm!
Check out Chicago Museums
The Chicago Museum Campus is a 57-acre lakefront park in the Loop that anchors three world-class, premier institutions: the Field Museum of Natural History, Shedd Aquarium, and Adler Planetarium. The Museum of Science and Industry is a located in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago. It is adjacent to Lake Michigan and the University of Chicago campus
Chicago Architecture Tour
The Chicago architecture tour is a guided experience that highlights the city’s world-renowned skyscrapers, engineering marvels, and historic landmarks. Led by expert docents, these 60–90 minute tours explain the city's, including styles from Art Deco to modern, built after the 1871 fire.
Chicago Bar/Restaurant Recommendations
Explore the Chicago food scene and visit one of our recommendations! Joe's Seafood Portillo's Pequod's Pizzeria (Alex's personal favorite) Weiner Circle Bavette's Bar and Beouf Maple and Ash Green Mill Cocktail Lounge Cindy's Rooftop Bar The Aviary
Navy Pier
Navy Pier is a premier 50-acre, six-block-long lakefront destination on Lake Michigan. Opening in 1916, this historic landmark features the iconic 200-foot Centennial Wheel, parks, restaurants, shops, the Chicago Children's Museum, and Navy Pier Marina.
Visit Chicago Beaches and Enjoy the Lake
Summertime Chi is a special place to be and we encourage you to check out our beaches! The most popular options are Oak Street Beach and North Avenue Beach. It might not be an ocean, but it sure does feel like it!