Ride the elevator in this European grocery store to discover one of Chicago’s best rooftop spots. Gene’s is a must-experience each summer - find it and 49 more experiences in the Chicago Summer Passport (link in bio)
Chicago’s summer night market - Argyle street in Uptown. Grab some delicious food and drinks, enjoy the cultural performances, and explore one of Chicago’s coolest neighborhoods. Who are you taking here?
Authentic Japanese lunch special for only $13 - in Elk Grove, just NW of Chicago. Come for the food, stay for the famous Elk Herd of Busse Woods! Which of your friends should try this spot?
Hidden along the lake, just off the lakefront trail, is La Ronda Parakata, a little-known gathering space with great views and calm serenity. Visit the link in my bio to get your Chicago Summer Passport which includes more summer bucket list adventures
This Chicago park has views of the world’s best skyline, free rock climbing, nature, and history. A must visit this summer and 1 of 50 adventures in the Chicago Summer Passport
Witness over 600 feet of lakefront wall get painted by artists during the annual Rogers Park Artists of the Wall festival. A creative community tradition that you don’t want to miss! This Father’s Day weekend (6/14-6/15). For more incredible Chicago summer adventures (and pro-tips, ratings, pictures, and journal prompts), get the Chicago Summer Passport - available at the link in my profile
Search along the lake near Chicago’s Oakwood Beach and you may stumble upon a stunning sculpture with an illegal history - the secret mermaid. Have you found this hidden carving yet?
This free Chicago landmark has a collection of over 1.6 million books, maps, and historic artifacts (Shakespeare’s folio, Jefferson’s annotated Federalist, Michelangelo’s letter) - and you can request to see them yourself! The Newberry Library is a must-visit for curious minds and history buffs