A Chicago Summer

If you’re in Chicago in the summer, chances are you’re going to host visitors. And chances are, those visitors are going to ask you to go to the Bean. Or, you might find yourself at Millenium Park for a concert, and suddenly you’re the one asking your boyfriend to stop by the Bean (guilty). Either way, it suddenly won’t feel like a place overrun by tourists. It’ll remind you of why you fell in love with Chicago in the first first place and, admit it, you’ll post a photo on social media to brag such how cool your town is.

Shorts – similar via Banana Republic | Jacket – similar white jean jacket | H&M – Straw Hat | Nails – Essie’s “Romper Room“

Trips to the Bean are just one of the must “dos” for Chicagoans this summer. I’ve put together a short list of a few other things I planned to do (and some I already have!) Read below, and comment what I’m missing!

15 Things to Do in Chicago This Summer 

1. Go to a Movie In the Parks.
2. Attend a free Millennium Park Summer Workout.
3. Go to a concert at Ravinia.
4. Go to the beach .
5. Go back to the beach when it’s not raining!
6. Have a drink at Cindy’s, the rooftop restaurant at Chicago Athletic Association.
7. Enjoy a rooftop pool (like the one at the DoubleTree) and take in the beautiful city sights.
8. Go to a Chicago music festival. (Soon to be crossed out after Lollapalooza!)
9. Have a picnic at Lincoln Park.
10. Go on an Architecture Boat Tour.
11. Grab some deals at the Fashion Outlets of Chicago.
12. Start the day with a donut from one of Chicago’s many shops. (And forget to count calories!)
13. Attend a concert at Soldier Field. (One more to go in August!)
14. Watch a Cubs game from the Wrigley Rooftops.
15. Get pampered at one of Chicago’s blowout bars. (I went to Drybar!)