3 DAYS IN CHICAGO DAY 2 OUTDOOR ADVENTURES Get active with an array of outdoor activities. At Maggie Daley Park , tackle the 40-foot Climbing Wall , rollerblade or ice skate (in the winter) along the winding Skating Ribbon , or play a round on the 18-hole City Mini Golf course that features miniature Chicago landmarks. The Chicago Riverwalk , home to popular riverside attractions and cafes, offers lots of ways to get on the water. Paddle through a canyon of skyscrapers on a guided Urban Kayaks tour. Or see the city’s acclaimed architecture on a docent-led trip offered by the Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise Aboard Chicago’s First Lady . Other great architecture cruise choices include Wendella Tours & Cruises , Mercury Chicago’s Skyline Cruiseline , and Shoreline Sightseeing . Or stay on land and bike along Chicago’s Lakefront Trail , passing scenic harbors and waterfront parks on the shore of Lake Michigan. Or take a walk along The 606 , an elevated trail that passes through four hip Chicago neighborhoods. Urban Kayaks MORNING TOP TO BOTTOM: ALEJANDRO REYES; GRAHAM CHAPMAN; ALEJANDRO REYES Scan here for great dining ideas. Maggie Daley Park The iconic Navy Pier offers a range of lakeside activities. Ride the sky-high Centennial Wheel , take a whirl on the old-fashioned carousel and new FlyOver at Pier Park , or set off on a thrilling Seadog Speedboat Tour . Hike the nature trails at Northerly Island , a picturesque peninsula that juts out into Lake Michigan. Or try After sundown from April through December, Art on theMART features dazzling light projections on the side of the former Merchandise Mart, now known as theMART, that are free to view. The facade of the enormous building, which occupies two city blocks along the Chicago River, dances with innovative images. Attend an indoor, or summer outdoor, concert snowshoeing if you’re visiting during the winter. Go swimming in summer at Oak Street Beach (known for its picturesque views) or North Avenue Beach , where there’s sand volleyball courts for a friendly competition. Arrange for a private group excursion with Absolutely Chicago Segway Tours , which skirts along the lakefront and through the Museum Campus. at The Salt Shed . The new performance venue is located on the site of the historic Morton Salt complex, on the North Branch of the Chicago River near Goose Island. Watch the night sky light up over Lake Michigan on Wednesday and Saturday nights, from Memorial Day through Labor Day, during the free Navy Pier Summer Fireworks . AFTERNOON EVENING Crown Fountain 5
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