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Lake Michigan

Ranked #1 of 35 Outdoors in Chicago

1,025 reviews

"Summer (finally) in Chicago" 05/17/2013
"Beautiful in the heart of the city" 05/13/2013

Category: Bodies of Water

Chicago's source of drinking water, port access to the Atlantic via the Saint Lawrence seaway, and summertime playground. There are many beaches in the city. Please heed... more »

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Millennium Park

As featured in Chicago For free and 1 other guide

Ranked #2 of 35 Outdoors in Chicago

2,849 reviews

"A attraction you have too see" 05/17/2013
"Lovely Park" 05/17/2013

Category: Parks; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; Landmarks/ Points of Interest

Millennium Park, completed in 2004 (4 years late and enormously over budget) covers the area north of the Art Institute in Chicago built on air rights over commuter train tracks... more »

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Garfield Park Conservatory

As featured in Chicago For free

Ranked #3 of 35 Outdoors in Chicago

126 reviews

"A great way to spend an afternoon" 05/17/2013
"Beautiful glass-enclosed nature" 05/13/2013

Category: Historic Sites; Gardens

Large historic conservatory (primarily indoor but some outdoor displays) located near an el stop in Garfield Park, one of the cities largest parks. Conservatory is operated by... more »

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Lincoln Park Conservatory

Ranked #4 of 35 Outdoors in Chicago

83 reviews

"Amazing" 05/11/2013
"Beautiful flowers." 04/21/2013

Category: Gardens

A Chicago institution for more than a century, the Conservatory's Main Garden blooms with more than 40,000 annuals.

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Lincoln Park

Ranked #5 of 35 Outdoors in Chicago

63 reviews

"Great getaway" 05/07/2013
"Take a boat into the lagoon..." 04/21/2013

Category: Parks; Neighborhoods

Home to the Lincoln Park Zoo, this popular park is also located in a neighborhood called Lincoln Park.

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Grant Park

Ranked #6 of 35 Outdoors in Chicago

62 reviews

"Grant Park" 03/31/2013
"You can't miss it!" 03/24/2013

Category: Parks

Owner description: Dedicated in 1844, this park covers 319 acres along Lake Michigan and is home to the Shedd Aquarium, the Adler Planetarium,... more » Owner description: Dedicated in 1844, this park covers 319 acres along Lake Michigan and is home to the Shedd Aquarium, the Adler Planetarium, the Field Museum and the Art Institute.

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Oak Street Beach

Ranked #7 of 35 Outdoors in Chicago

62 reviews

"Nice beach for sun tan" 05/14/2013
"don't go in the water" 05/12/2013

Category: Beaches

Great place for water sports and biking.

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North Avenue Beach

Ranked #8 of 35 Outdoors in Chicago

58 reviews

"A shameful place" 05/15/2013
"dont go in the water here" 05/12/2013

Category: Beaches

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Wicker Park

As featured in Chicago off the beaten path

Ranked #9 of 35 Outdoors in Chicago

20 reviews

"move over Mag Mile" 05/15/2013
"Great breakfast" 05/10/2013

Category: Neighborhoods

Wicker Park is the former meca of the Chicago art community and location of the bi-annual "Around the Coyote" art festival. The area has experienced massive economic growth over... more »

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Northerly Island

Ranked #10 of 35 Outdoors in Chicago

12 reviews

"Hidden oasis right downtown!!" 11/21/2012
"A new perspective" 11/13/2012

Category: Islands

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Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool

Ranked #11 of 35 Outdoors in Chicago

5 reviews

"Peace in Urban Maelstrom" 10/06/2012
"Secret Garden in Lincoln Park, Chicago" 09/12/2012

Category: Nature/ Wildlife Areas; Bodies of Water

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Ohio Street Beach

Ranked #12 of 35 Outdoors in Chicago

23 reviews

"Ohio Street Beach Fun" 03/11/2013
"Great sand and clean beach" 09/24/2012

Category: Beaches

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Milton Lee Olive Park

Ranked #13 of 35 Outdoors in Chicago

8 reviews

"Nice Park near Navy Pier" 01/18/2013
"Hidden Jewel. Memorial to a veteran h..." 10/28/2012

Category: Parks

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Foster Avenue Beach

Ranked #14 of 35 Outdoors in Chicago

14 reviews

"Sand in your shoes, Love in your heart..." 03/12/2013
"Lake Michigan" 09/26/2012

Category: Beaches; Parks

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Oak Park Conservatory

Ranked #15 of 35 Outdoors in Chicago

1 review

"No change - always excellent" 04/12/2013

Category: Gardens

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Montrose Beach

Ranked #16 of 35 Outdoors in Chicago

2 reviews

"My go-to beach" 07/19/2012
"Excellent beach for dogs and their own..." 07/17/2012

Category: Beaches

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Osaka Gardens

Ranked #17 of 35 Outdoors in Chicago

1 review

"A Hidden Gem" 08/23/2012

Category: Gardens

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South Pond

Ranked #18 of 35 Outdoors in Chicago

1 review

"Best Walk in Lincoln Park" 03/20/2012

Category: Bodies of Water

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Drexel Fountain

Ranked #19 of 35 Outdoors in Chicago

1 review

"Beautiful" 08/24/2012

Category: Fountains

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Day Frog

Ranked #20 of 35 Outdoors in Chicago

1 review

"Fun place to spend an afternoon or rai..." 01/26/2012

Category: Playgrounds

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Seneca Park

Ranked #21 of 35 Outdoors in Chicago

2 reviews

"This well shaded park just off Michiga..." 09/02/2012
"還好" 03/05/2013

Category: Parks

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Gompers Park

Ranked #22 of 35 Outdoors in Chicago

1 review

"A Gem of a Small Park" 11/11/2008

Category: Parks

Small park located in the North Mayfair neighborhood. more »

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Kathy Osterman Beach

Ranked #23 of 35 Outdoors in Chicago

1 review

"Very Nice Beach" 02/23/2006

Category: Beaches

Very popular neighborhood beach just beyond the northern terminus of Lincoln Park and the Lakeshore Dirve. more »

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Lakefront Trail