Chicago has a wealth of activities that are readily available for the traveler who may only be in town for a short stay. Fishing, sailing, bicycling and ice skating are just a few of the things available to do in and around town.
Chicago Architecture Foundation - By bike, boat, bus, and foot, they will take you in and around Chicago to see and learn about the 60 plus architecture sights and environments. The "Chicago Architecture Highlights by Bus" trip on Saturdays at 9:30 costs $25. It covers the Loop, the Gold Coast, and Hyde Park. Other separate trips like the Frank Lloyd Wright trip and the Loop walking tours cost on average $5 to $10. All trips will take a few hours.
224 S. Michigan Ave.
312-922-3432
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Chicago Park District - One eighteen hole coarse in Jackson Park, and five nine-hole courses in the surrounding parks. Two driving ranges, one at Lake Shore Drive and one in Jackson Park. 18 hole miniature golf coarse at Diversey Avenue and Lake Shore Drive.
312-747-2001
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Chicago Sailing Club - Located at Belmont Harbor.
2712 N Campbell Ave
773-871-7245
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Chicago Sport Fishing Association - Call for charter boat information.
312-922-1100
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Daley Bicentennial Plaza - Ice-skate for free and get a lesson on Saturday morning between 9 and 11am. There is a small fee for skate rentals. Located at Randolph and Lake Shore Drive, between Washington and Randolph on State Street.
312-294-4790
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Gold's Gym & Aerobic Center -
820 N. Orleans
312-644-6537
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Henry's Sport and Bait - Located near Burnham Harbor and McCormick Place. Call for shore line fishing information and equipment.
3130 S Canal Street
312-225-8538
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House of Blues - All the great ones have or will play here.
329. N. Dearborn St
312-923-2000
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Lincoln Park Lagoon - Offers paddle boat rentals.
2021 N. Stockton Dr
312-742-2038
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London Mondo - Rent bicycles and in line skates, as well as all the necessary protective gear. This is a great way to cruise the 20-miles of lakefront.
1100 N. Dearborn St.
312-751-2794
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O'Hare Health and Racquet Club - It will cost you $7 a day to use their six-lane lap pool, aerobic equipment, and free and fixed weights.
(773) 686-8000
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Oprah Winfrey - Tapes her talk-show at Harpo Studios from September through May. Tickets can be reserved by calling one to two months in advance. No standby tickets are available.
312-591-9222
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Park Bait - Rents rod-n-reels. Has the skinny on where the big ones are biting.
312-271-2838
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Sailboats Inc. - Gives sailboat lessons and offers boat rentals. If you're not an experienced navigator.
400 East Randolph Street
312-861-1757
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Taste of Chicago - A ten day feast with lots of great food and live entertainment. It runs from the end of June into the first week of July. Most of Chicago's restaurants bring their best dishes to the event.
312-744-3315
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The Chicago Blues Festival - This June event speaks for itself.
312-744-3355
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The Chicago Fitness Center - Aerobic equipment and free and fixed weights for $7 a day.
3131 N. Lincoln Ave.
773-549-8181
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The Independence Day Celebration - Celebrates on July 3rd with concerts, fireworks, and food.
312-744-3315
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The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival - Watch a colorful parade of Disney characters strut down Michigan Avenue in November. The stores and street lights illuminate as they pass.
312-642-3570
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Wacky Pirate Cruise - This one-hour fun filled cruise is geared for kids, and kids at heart. It is operated by Mercury Lines. It runs from late June to late August, departing every Thursday through Sunday at 10 am. Cost is $11 for adults; $6 for children. Reservations required.
312-902-1500
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Windward Sports - Has all your bicycle and skating needs. Rentals and sales.
3317 N. Clark Street
773-472-6868
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World Gym and Fitness Center - They have the serious weight at $15 a day.
909 W. Montrose
773-348-1212
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Mercury Chicago's Skyline Cruises - A fun and romantic way to see the city and the sunset. The two-hour sunset trip departs -depending on the season and the weather- at 7:30 pm. At 9 pm, the boat stops so you can view the lights of Buckingham Fountain. Price ranges from $10 - $12 for adults, $5 - $7 for children under twelve.
Michigan Avenue and Wacker Drive
312-332-1353
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Chicago has a wealth of activities that are readily available for the traveler who may only be in town for a short stay. Fishing, sailing, bicycling and ice skating are just a few of the things available to do in and around town.
