 | | Finding fun things to do outdoors isn't just a great way to beat the heat in Chicago this summer — it's also a way to share a socially distanced day out with friends or family. Here's a few of our favorite ideas. | | | | Explore the City's Coolest Street Art | | Feel like it's been too long since your last art fix? Chicago's bursting with great street art, murals and public installations to explore. You don't need a ticket (or worry about crowded museums) to experience Miró's 40-foot tall "The Sun, the Moon and One Star" or Chagall's colorful mosaic "The Four Seasons," or the literally tens of thousands of square feet of murals from street artist stars like Jeff Zimmerman and Hebru Brantley. You can also explore works by a variety of artists at a unique outdoor street art gallery like The B_Line Chicago, a mile-long street art corridor tucked beneath an old train line in Chicago's Fulton Market meatpacking district. | | Explore More | | | | Take a City Walking Tour | | Miss exploring a new city while on vacation, discovering historical sights as you walk the unfamiliar streets? This summer, you can be a tourist in your own town with an architecture or history tour of Chicago, a city with no shortage of fascinating stories (and places to eat, of course) around every corner. A walking tour, like this haunted history and ghost tour from American Walks that takes you to Downtown's spookiest sites, lets you scratch that exploration itch while also giving you a better appreciation for the city you live in — and the spectres who may still haunt it! | | Explore More | | | | Catch an Outdoor Comedy Show | | Leave it to one of the greatest comedy cities in the world to figure out creative ways to put on live stand-up shows in 2020. Pop-up outdoor comedy gigs, like the Stand Up and Laugh showcase hosted by comedian Sonya 'D' outside Butterfield's in Wheaton, are taking the party outside this summer, offering comedians a chance to take the stage in special outdoor tents. The seating is socially distanced, the open tent allows for better air circulation, and the laughter is the good kind of infectious. | | Explore More | | | | Taste Chicago's Most Iconic Dishes | | Our favorite types of city tours? The ones that lead us to food, food ... and more food. A culinary tour is a fun way to break up the monotony of all that at-home dining we've been doing, letting you meet other folks who share your passion for classic Chi-Town eats and sample some of the city's most iconic (and unapologetically messy, indulgent and delicious) dishes — like this tour of the Chicago Navy Pier, the Wrigley Neighborhood Food Walk or the Tasty City Staples on Famous Chicago Food Walk. Wear comfortable shoes, bring a mask or facial covering — and come hungry. | | Explore More | | | | Treat Your Sweet Tooth | | We're not lawyers, but we're fairly certain that summer isn't legally complete until you've had at least one ice cream cone. And why get just one measly cone when you can go full Willy Wonka at a sweets-themed food fest like Dessert Fest Chicago, where you can sample some of the city's most decadent (and just plain yummy) treats — and practice for November by casting your vote for the city's official "favorite dessert," which will be named at the end of your sweet night out. Oh, and did we mention there'd be beer? Because there'll be beer. | | Explore More | | | | | | |
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