Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Chicago

Chris D. • July 15, 2017The restaurants along the riverwalk in the summer are the best! I also love the very simple water feature with playful fountains.

Cat K. • April 30, 2015Our group goes here before go to clinic for our hours. Nice place to walk around or have lunch, talk and unwind. And its only a few blocks from school.

Todd K. • June 16, 2019One of the nicest spots in Chicago for a calming walk. Plants from all over the world fill the conservatory and the surrounding gardens. Just a block off the Green Line

Percy H. • July 13, 2019Absolutely fantastic! You can spend the day there because there is so much to do and see.

Ebony C. • July 28, 2015We love the swings, the forest, the ship, the slide crater and the mini golf, and in the winter ice ribbon is cool too!

Allison K. • September 9, 2015Awesome park during any season!! Activities are year round! Definitely go ice skating in the winter

Daniel L. • September 19, 2018A wonderful, peaceful walk around the water. Great photo opportunities in the large structure.

Sharath S. • October 10, 2013The best view of the entire skyline is from a trail near the aquarium. Go at sunset to see the city in lights

Margot C. • February 22, 2010Any season of the year, the park is beautiful & there are lots of things to do: from The Zoo, The Conservatory, to food choices, great place to walk, jog, take kids, hang out and see nature all year

Kaitlin • May 4, 2018I can’t resist a rails to trails project, and this is a great one! Cool neighborhood, cool art, and a well-maintained track. If you like urban trails, check this out!

Jasmine L. • August 18, 2013LOTS of families here! GREAT place for a family outing!

Jake S. • September 4, 2012Great space to enjoy the floral side of nature. Stop by after a zoo visit to show the plants some love too!

Mr. Ibeabuchi • March 31, 2024One of the best skylines in the world, especially on a nice sunny day.

Maia F. • September 6, 2016Beautiful place for a picnic or bird feeding. Small playground for children and also a stop on the water taxi tour

Evelyn B. • May 3, 2016The view is amazing. My favorite spot to just sit and think.

Rick E F. • March 24, 2017Biking, views, hiking, skating, urban nature

Shannon H. • October 10, 2015Great park to bring your dogs and let them socialize. We love to bring our two dogs, a blanket and a ball to just relax on the grass. People are very friendly.

Angie O. • April 20, 2012Check out Friendship on the Lake, its has an interesting menu ranging from American to sushi & I would recommend their sushi over anything else on the menu

Chirag P. • July 28, 2011the boulevard is a good place to have a little BBQ or picnic. street lamps will keep it lit a little bit

Molly E. • August 3, 2015Nice option for running or walking if you don't live near the lake.

Serra G. • August 2, 2014Weekdays are best for some sun and solitude. Not to mention, the Dock restaurant has some bomb fish tacos!!

Rachel • August 23, 2011very chill beach with a diverse crowd. family friendly and great for spending an afternoon with a good book.

Martin S. • July 23, 2021Great place for a picnic, walk, or run!

Glenda B. • August 2, 2021Nice crowd. There’s a restaurant as well as beach volleyball area. Nice beach to just enjoy the weather and people watching

Andrew W. • August 22, 2014Beautiful prairie flowers. Hidden paths. Great family park.

Mark W. • September 4, 2014Clean beach with an unreal view of the city skyline. Loved it!

Vicky M. • September 3, 2019Quite lovely a must see when visiting.

Jonathan F. • September 8, 2015A gorgeous park for running and biking. Since the lagoon connects to the lake, fishing will also be an attraction. No boating, though. The bridge is too low to let anything through.

David K. • October 17, 2015This is a great biking path. Plenty of places to stop, great views and a nice ride.

Steven M. • July 3, 2012A gem of a park with a nice indoor pool and a sprinkler outside in the summer.