TOURS & ATTRACTIONS Skydeck Chicago Loop Willis Tower, 233 S. Wacker Dr., 103rd Fl. 312-875-9696 theskydeck.com Experience The Ledge at Skydeck Chicago while enjoying 360-degree views spanning four states and 50 miles. From 1,353 feet up, the glass ledges look straight down. A F Swedish American Museum Andersonville 5211 N. Clark St. 773-728-8111 swedishamericanmuseum.org A nonprofit educational activity center for the celebration and interpretation of Swedish American history and culture. F The University of Chicago Hyde Park 915 E. 60th St. 773-702-8360 visit.uchicago.edu Tour the campus, learn about the University’s storied history, and view the aesthetic landscape where both classic and modern architecture abound. Buckingham Fountain Loop Columbus Dr. and Congress Pkwy. 312-742-4847 chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks/ clarence-f-buckingham-memorial-fountain This popular landmark and tourist attraction offers visitors a dazzling music, light, and water show. Runs from dusk–11 p.m. through the end of fall. F S Centennial Fountain & Water Arc Streeterville 300 E. McClurg Ct. 312-751-6633 mwrd.org Open 10 a.m.–2 p.m. and 5 p.m.– midnight, with shows on the hour from May 1–Oct 1. A F S Chicago Botanic Garden North Suburbs 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe 847-835-8370 chicagobotanic.org The Chicago Botanic Garden features 27 spectacular gardens on 385 acres in a place of ever-changing beauty that you can stroll through daily. A F Chicago Riverwalk Loop 376 N. Michigan Ave. Waterfront park space on the Chicago River (along Wacker Drive leading to Lake Michigan), featuring a scenic promenade with dining, boat rentals, and seating. Chicago’s Lakefront Trail Loop 300 S. Lake Shore Dr. Beautiful skyline views (plus beaches, parks, and harbors) stretch along this 18-mile recreational bike/running path on the Lake Michigan shoreline. Garfield Park Conservatory Garfield Park 300 N. Central Park Ave. 312-746-5100 garfieldconservatory.org The third-largest garden-under-glass in the world, Garfield Park Conservatory spans 12 acres of indoor and outdoor gardens. A national botanical treasure. F Lincoln Park Conservatory Lincoln Park 2391 N. Stockton Dr. 312-742-7736 chicagoparkdistrict.com Peaceful and enchanting gardens in the heart of Lincoln Park, adjacent to the zoo. Open 9 a.m.–5 p.m. daily. Free admission. Maggie Daley Park Loop 337 E. Randolph St. 312-742-3918 maggiedaleypark.com Located next to Millennium Park, this modern urban playground for all ages has a unique Skating Ribbon, rock climbing walls, and a three-acre Play Garden. F Millennium Park Loop 201 E. Randolph St. 312-744-6050 millenniumpark.org Award-winning center for art, music, architecture, and landscape design features the Pritzker Pavilion, Crown Fountain, Lurie Garden, and Cloud Gate sculpture. A F Northerly Island Park South Loop 1521 S. Linn White Dr. 312-745-2910 chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks/ northerly-island A 91-acre peninsula with skyline views, a summer music pavilion, and a year-round nature park with trails around a lagoon and native wildlife habitats. Garden of the Phoenix Hyde Park 5900 S. Lake Shore Dr. 312-747-2474 hydepark.org/parks/osaka2.htm This authentic Japanese garden with a pavilion, moon bridge, Shinto gate, and traditional Japanese horticulture was a gift to Chicago from Japan. A F BEACHES/ GARDENS/PARKS The 606 Bucktown/Wicker Park 1801 N. Milwaukee Ave. the606.org Run, walk, or bike along this 2.7-mile elevated trail and park system, a former rail line set above city streets that spans four Chicago neighborhoods. 57
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