5 Must-Visit Places in Chicago | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Featured

5 Must-Visit Places in Chicago

If you’re spending a weekend in the Windy City, here are five places that you should visit!

6071
5 Must-Visit Places in Chicago
Jansen Miller / Unsplash

In This Article:

This was a response to 5 Things To Do In Boston.

This past weekend, I went to Chicago with my friend to see Taylor Swift’s concert at Soldier Field. While I could talk about that concert for hours and a lot of my time in Chicago was spent trading friendship bracelets, I’m so glad that I was able to explore the city along the way. Chicago has been on my bucket list of places to go for a while and it did not disappoint!

1. Art Institute of Chicago

This museum was on the top of my list of things to see in Chicago as I love browsing art museums even more than I love Taylor Swift. The Art Institute of Chicago is one of the largest and oldest art museums in the world, with around 300,000 works of art. The museum scene in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off has always been one of my favorites and I can now confirm that staring at "A Sunday on La Grande Jatte” is a must to have the best day in Chicago.

2. Millennium Park and Cloud Gate

A few weeks after the pandemic hit, the music department of my high school had to cancel our spring trip in Chicago. I’m happy to say that three years later I was finally able to accomplish the thing that I was most excited for: seeing the bean. I’m not sure why I have been so excited to see the cloud gate for three years but this work of art did not disappoint. While visiting, we were able to relax in Millennium Park and listen to the gospel concert near us which was incredible. You can learn more about one of Chicago’s most popular sights and the surrounding park here!

3. Navy Pier

As someone from Cleveland, I was impressed by Chicago’s beautiful waterfront and how beautiful Lake Michigan looked. I especially appreciated the great view while stuck in traffic, trying to get to our Airbnb. The parks along the lake coast boast great running, walking, and biking paths while Navy Pier offers a diverse variety of events and public programs. Be sure to check out their calendar to see if there are any free concerts, lake cruises, firework shows, or art exhibits available while you’re in town!

4. Riverwalk

The Riverwalk has something for everyone and is the perfect spot to visit during the summertime with different restaurants and recreational experiences. The Chicago Riverwalk has six coves along the way, giving you the chance to learn about river ecology, rent a kayak for the afternoon, and the perfect spots to relax. Whether it’s for a date night or a picnic with friends, the Riverwalk has so much to offer!

5. Chicago French Market

Although I wasn’t able to go to a market while in Chicago, the city is home to plenty of outdoor and indoor year-round markets with many selling goods from fresh produce to vintage clothing. The Chicago French Market features almost 30 specialty vendors selling a wide variety of foods and meal options. Try something new or stop by for a favorite!

Report this Content
Kardashians
W Magazine

Whether you love them or hate them, it's undeniable the Kardashian/ Jenner family has built an enormous business empire. Ranging from apps, fashion lines, boutiques, beauty products, books, television shows, etc. this bunch has shown they are insane business moguls. Here are seven reasons why the Kardashian/ Jenner family should be applauded for their intelligent business tactics.

Keep Reading...Show less
friends
Photo by Elizeu Dias on Unsplash

If I have learned one thing in my lifetime, it is that friends are a privilege. No one is required to give you their company and yet there is some sort of shared connection that keeps you together. And from that friendship, you may even find yourself lucky enough to have a few more friends, thus forming a group. Here are just a few signs that prove your current friend group is the ultimate friend group.

Keep Reading...Show less
ross and monica
FanPop

When it comes to television, there’s very few sets of on-screen siblings that a lot of us can relate to. Only those who have grown up with siblings knows what it feels like to fight, prank, and love a sibling. Ross and Monica Geller were definitely overbearing and overshared some things through the series of "Friends," but they captured perfectly what real siblings feel in real life. Some of their antics were funny, some were a little weird but all of them are completely relatable to brothers and sisters everywhere.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

11 Types Of Sorority Girls

Who really makes up your chapter...

2483
Sorority Girls
Owl Eyes Magazine

College is a great place to meet people, especially through Greek life. If you look closely at sororities, you'll quickly see there are many different types of girls you will meet.

1. The Legacy.

Her sister was a member, her mom was a member, all of her aunts were members, and her grandma was a member. She has been waiting her whole life to wear these letters and cried hysterically on bid day. Although she can act entitled at times, you can bet she is one of the most enthusiastic sisters.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

10 Reasons Why Life Is Better In The Summertime

Winter blues got you down? Summer is just around the corner!

2088
coconut tree near shore within mountain range
Photo by Elizeu Dias on Unsplash

Every kid in college and/or high school dreams of summer the moment they walk through the door on the first day back in September. It becomes harder and harder to focus in classes and while doing assignments as the days get closer. The winter has been lagging, the days are short and dark, and no one is quite themselves due to lack of energy and sunlight. Let's face it: life is ten times better in the summertime.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments