Sweet home Chicago! Even though Chicago is home, there are so many things to explore in this city. Summer is the best time to visit because there’s an abundance of outdoor activities, warm weather, and gorgeous lakefront. Here’s my picks of the best summer activities in Chicago:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Millennium Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located in the Loop, Millennium Park is the largest park and one of the best summer activities in Chicago. Admission is free and is home to several attractions listed below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

• Cloud Gate – Nicknamed ‘The Bean’, Cloud Gate is a work of art that reflects the skyline and people around it. Visitors can touch and interact with their own reflection.<\/li>
• Crown Fountain – Featuring a pair of glass block towers and splash pad, the fountain is both a video sculpture and work of art. The towers project up close facial images that visitors can interact with and touch. The faces randomly spray water and visitors can get wet under the fountain feature.<\/li>
• Pritzker Pavilion – This outdoor amphitheater located in Millennium Park, is home to the Summer Music & Film Series offering an array of free concerts and movies in the park.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

  TIP: If you are traveling with kids and plan to visit the Crown Fountain, it’s helpful to have them wear swimsuits so they can run in the fountain. Bring towels and a change of clothes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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