It is hard to believe it is finally summer here in Chicago. We have had a lot of really weird temperature days and a lot of rain! (I live by Midway Airport, and according to the news last night, we’ve gotten twice the amount of rain in June than we were suppose too!). By now, all our kids should be on break whether you are from the area or not. Whether you are a tourist or looking for a staycation, there are so many places you must go visit here. Chicagoland is the whole Chicago area that is rich with places to go and maybe even enjoy some Tampico while enjoying yourself.
- Chicago History Museum. This is a great place to go to truly understand Chicago’s past. It’s a great place to check out after you’ve gone to my choice #2.
- Lincoln Park Zoo. Who doesn’t want to go to a free zoo?
- Wrigley Field. You don’t have to be a Cubs fan to enjoy the historical ballpark.
- The Bean. If you are in Chicago, you have to get a picture with the bean. My kids like to lay under it and pretend they are getting squished.
Head over to Tampico to read the rest of my list!
What places would you recommend in Chicago? Have you been to any of these places on the list?
Chicago sounds like such a fun city. I have always wanted to visit there.
I would love to visit Chicago someday. There is so much to do there. I think the Bean is so cool.
Now I know next time I need to visit the Chicago museum and the zoo of course, thanks for the great post! 🙂
I’ve been to Chicago a couple of times, and I always have a good time. The House of Blues is one of my favorites.
I’ve been to Chicago several times but have never been to Wrigley field! I’ll need to go the next time I visit!
I absolutely ADORE Chicago! I’ve been a few times but it’s been ages since I’ve been back!
Chicago is on my bucket list. I’ve never had the chance to visit but I really want to.
I have always wanted to visit Chicago and after see the great places you have written about just makes me want to visit more. We love museums and history so the Chicago history museum would be our first stop.
Chicago is such a beautiful city! I think the Bean is one of the coolest things to see when we go there.
I have been to the airport in Chicago many times. I really need to get out of the airport and off to some of these great places.
I’ve never been to Chicago but it’s on my bucket list!! I want to go to see a cubs game and see the Marilyn statue!!
When I get to travel to someplace new, I make it a point to check out the museums. It is indeed a great place to learn more about the history and culture of the people. Chicago looks like a beautiful city!
Chicago is still on my places to go list. I don’t know when I’m going to make it but I will refer to your list.
I have not been to Chicago. So, going there would be a treat for the family.
Hello, neighbor! I live on the North Side and have written tons of articles on having a fun stay cation and a summer bucket list. My favorite is having shakes and hot dawgs at SuperDawg…please tell me that you’ve been?!?!
I have actually never been to Chicago, but I hope to make it there one day soon. Can’t wait to visit Lincoln Park Zoo.
I heard about how beautiful Chicago is and I want to visit this someday. It’s in my bucket list.
Okay, I will try again as have tried twice to get a comment through! I LOVE Chicago and have been there many times! I always love reading your posts as they always bring back heaps of memories of the places, people and things I experienced! I wish I could click my heels and be back in the Windy City today!
My daughter is a big fan of this, although we haven’t seen it yet. It’s one thing that she love to see for sure.
There’s always so many things to see and do right where we live. Staycations are always the greatest! It’s a great way to have fun and save money.
I would love to visit Chicago. I’ve only been the to airport. IT looks like a wonderful city to visit. Thanks for shairng the staycation tips
i was supposed to go to Chicago a couple of weeks ago, but a bad tire on my car made me cut the trip out of the budget 🙁 I want to go there so bad. It looks like a lot of fun!
My husband is a big baseball fan and visiting Wrigley Field is on his dream destination list. 🙂 We would definitely visit Chicago one of these days.
I have always wanted to travel to Chicago. The Bean is something i have always wanted to see. There are so many fantastic places to go and see there.
I would love to visit Chicago. This is a great list of activities to do with the kids.
I’ve never been to Chicago but what a great photo!
I would like to visit especially to try their pizza! 🙂
I would love to visit Chicago one day, its up there on the list with a few other places. I will have to pin this for later when we decided to take a trip :]
I have only visited chi town once on business, and didn’t get to explore the city as much as I would have liked, I never got to see any of these places, I only got to visit the Navy Pier for a few on one of the days I was there. I hope to go back and when I do I will definitely hit the places on this list for sure so thanks for sharing!
I have never been to Chicago but it’s on the list of places to visit. I’m hoping to run the marathon there next year so will see the city that way.
Chicago sounds great! I’ve heard a lot of great things about it, and think it would be a great place for a Staycation!
I’ve never been to Chicago before but hope to some day. I love that picture of the bean, looks so cool!
I’ve never been to chicago but it’s on my bucket list for sure for places to see!
Chicago is one of my faves. We used to live fairly close and I loved to drive over.
I live here and have not been to any of these amazing places since I moved back. I will definitely head over to check out the rest of your list.
I totally need to see the bean one day! I went to chicago once but only to a Bulls game. We didn’t stay too long.