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Outdoor Activities & Parks in Chicago.

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Millennium Park (Cloud Gate)

4.8

Chicago's premier civic center featuring Cloud Gate, Crown Fountain, and Jay Pritzker Pavilion

A 24.5-acre lakefront park in the Loop home to Anish Kapoor's iconic 'Bean' (Cloud Gate), Jaume Plensa's interactive Crown Fountain, Lurie Garden, and Frank Gehry's stainless steel Jay Pritzker Pavilion.

Free201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602

Chicago Riverwalk

4.8

Scenic 1.25-mile pedestrian promenade along the main branch of the Chicago River

A dynamic waterfront pedestrian walkway divided into distinct thematic coves lined with alfresco restaurants, wine bars, kayak launches, and unbeatable views of landmark skyscrapers.

FreeChicago Riverwalk, Chicago, IL 60601

Navy Pier

4.6

Historic 3,300-foot lakefront landmark with Centennial Wheel, dining, and scenic cruises

Chicago's famous lakefront pier extending into Lake Michigan, featuring the 200-foot Centennial Wheel, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Miller Lite Beer Garden, Lake Michigan boat cruises, and fireworks.

~$20600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

360 CHICAGO Observation Deck

4.5

Panoramic 94th-floor vistas over Lake Michigan and the Mag Mile with TILT thrill ride

Perched 1,000 feet above the Magnificent Mile at 875 N Michigan Ave, offering 360-degree vistas across four states, the adrenaline-pumping TILT glass lookout, and CloudBar.

~$35875 N Michigan Ave 94th floor, Chicago, IL 60611
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