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Maple Lake

Maple Lake was originally constructed in the 1920s by damming a Ravine. It is a popular fishing spot with 8,000 feet of shoreline that ensures plenty of fishing and camping spots. The Palos Preserves featuring the largest concentration of preserved land in the Forest Preserves surrounds the lake adding to the picturesque scenery coupled with the rich flora and fauna. Visitors can also spot migratory birds during the fall season as the lake is a popular stop spot. Read More

Margaret T. Burroughs Beach

Once renowned as the 31st Street Beach, Margaret T. Burroughs Beach was renamed in 2015 with several impeccable upgrades. This south side beach offers a public fishing doc, wall climbing, a green picnic area, and a playground. Visitors can enjoy paddleboarding and jet skiing, among other activities. Along with this, the beach hosts an array of events that attract visitors from all over the city. Some of the activities include watching movies, dance parties, spin classes, live music, etc. There’s also a nearby beach bar, Pier 31, that’s ideal for grabbing some delicious grubs and cocktails overlooking the ocean. Read More

Named after Father Marquette, the Marquette Park offers services like baseball fields, golf course, basketball courts, running and jogging tracks, spray pool and a tennis court as well. One major attraction of this park is its fishing spot, which houses a varied variety of exotic fishes. Marquette park has lush greenery and acres of open spaces which are open to hosting picnics and events. In other parts of the park, there are lagoons and rose gardens which were planted years ago, but are still a major source of attraction. Read More

Awarded the title of Top Attraction in the Midwest, the Millennium Park draws the attention of many who come to visit this 24.5-acre modern park, featuring performance facilities, public artwork, and majestic gardens. The Frank Gehry’s Pritzker Pavilion is quite popular among visitors who come to witness free concerts and movie screenings during summer. The Jaume Plensa’s Crown Fountain and Cloud Gate, created by Indian-born British artist Anish Kapoor called “The Bean" by Chicagoans are also quite popular among visitors. Millennium Park also has a garden, The Lurie Garden, which bears its blooms year-round and monthly garden walks are also held in this garden. Read More

Chicago Fed’s Money Museum was opened in 2001 to bring about awareness in the public of the role the federal reserve has in maintaining a healthy and growing economy. It provides interactive fun and educational activities from creating your currencies, identifying counterfeit currency to trying to manage inflation. Visitors can also view and take photos with the million-dollar cube. Valid IDs are necessary to be granted entry to the museum.

Established in 2001, the Monique Meloche Gallery has garnered quite some attention from art enthusiasts worldwide for its exquisite display of conceptual art. The gallery has featured unique artworks by thousands of emerging artists from different parts of the world, emphasizing curatorial and institutional outreach. Rashid Johnson, who has been included in the 2011 Venice Biennial, was discovered and featured at the Monique Meloche Gallery.

The Museum of Broadcast Communication was founded in 1982 by Bruce DuMont and opened to the public in 1987. It is one of the only three broadcast museums in the States and home to the nation’s only Radio Hall of Fame. The Museum collects, preserves, and presents historic and contemporary radio and television content and artifacts from Fibber McGee and Molly through the Nixon - Kennedy debates to Stay Tuned: Rock on TV. It also provides public programs, screenings, exhibits, and archives accessible to the public to educate, entertain, and inform them about the History of Broadcast Communication. Read More

Museum of Contemporary Photography was founded by Columbia College Chicago as the successor to the Chicago Center for Contemporary Photography in 1976. The institute aims at inculcating a deeper understanding of the artistic, cultural, and political roles of photography in our current lives. The collection includes over 16,000 objects by over 1,500 artists.

The Museum of Contemporary Art was established in 1967 to bring about contemporary art into the limelight with the motive of exploring the new. The Museum houses work from after World War II to the present times - 3000 artist’s books and 2700 objects. The major touring exhibitions include the Takashi Murakami, Frida Kahlo, Jeff Koons, and many more.

The Museum of Science and Industry, housed in the former Palace of Fine Arts opened its door to the public in 1933. It has over 35,000 artifacts - some of them include the German submarine U-505 of World War II, a full-size replica coal mine, the first diesel-powered streamlined stainless steel train - Pioneer Zephyr, the world’s largest pinball, and many more. The museum experiences peak season during the months March-April, June-July, and November-December. It also offers 52 free admission days to Illinois residents - they can enjoy this facility with valid proof of residence. Read More