Things To Do
Lakefront Trail
One of Chicago’s defining features is its location on Lake Michigan, which includes 26 miles of stunning shoreline. And much of that waterfront is connected by the Lakefront Trail, a scenic pedestrian pathway that stretches for more than 18 miles and offers stunning views of the lake and city skyline. The trail — which is popular year-round with walkers, bikers, and joggers — connects many of the city’s lakefront parks, beaches, museums, neighborhoods, and waterfront restaurants.
First Lady: Architecture River Cruise
My parents, Hilary, and I took the architecture tour last summer and had a great time learning about the buildings along the river from our tour guide-and from Hilary! I can’t recommend it enough to both out-of-town guests and to guests who have lived in Chicago their entire lives.
BTS: World Tour 2026
BTS is performing at Soldier Field in Chicago on Thursday, August 27 and Friday, August 28. This is their first world tour since 2019.
Millennium Park Summer Workouts
For our active guests who will not skip a day! This summer, jump start your weekend with free cardio kickboxing, yoga, pilates and Zumba classes on Millennium Park’s Great Lawn and in Wrigley Square every Saturday from May through August.
Chicago Events
There are so many fun things to experience in Chicago during the summer, including the food, concerts, musical theatre, plays, comedy, museums, and more. We recommend taking full advantage of the city by making a full weekend of your time here; that is, if the wedding isn’t enough already!