Hi I’m Maddy Holmes, the Vice President of CASSAC. Like many other students, I am staying in Chicago over the summer. Summer in Chicago is fast approaching and the city is full of fun things to do! Whether you are staying in the city or are even just thinking about visiting during summer break, here is a list of some of the fun things to look forward to for summertime in Chicago!
1. Lollapalooza
The iconic festival is on again for this summer! The festival is set to run July 28 to July 31, with Metallica, Dua Lipa, J. Cole, Green Day, Doja Cat, and more set to headline. Four day passes are out for sale currently and the day-by-day passes will be released for purchase as well. See the Lollapalooza website for the full line up. Stop by Roosevelt while you’re at the festival since our Chicago campus is right across from Grant Park!
2. Millennium Park Summer Workouts
During the summer, the city of Chicago offers free workouts in Millenium Park. The program starts on May 28 and runs until September 3 every Saturday. There are four different types of workouts to choose from, the first one starting at 8 AM and the last at 11 AM. The schedule runs as following every Saturday in the Great Lawn:
8 AM: Tai Chi
9 AM: Yoga
10 AM: Pilates
11 AM: Zumba
Check out the city of Chicago’s website for more information!
3. Take A Boat Cruise
Take advantage of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan! There are lots of different boat tours that you can take to soak in the city views. Some of my favorite tours are the Architecture Tour which takes you around the Chicago River and the Seadog Cruise, which is a high-speed boat that sails in Lake Michigan. If you’re looking for something fancy, there are even dinner cruises you can take and dine while watching the sunset in the city!
4. Check Out A Rooftop Restaurant
Chicago has plenty of rooftops around the city to soak up the summertime views and enjoy some delicious food and drinks. Some of these rooftops look over the entire city or the Bean. Here is a list of some of the best rooftop restaurants in the city for summertime:
Cerise Rooftop (203 N Wabash Ave)
London House Rooftop (85 E Wacker Dr)
Plymouth Bar (327 S Plymouth Ct)
Cindy’s Rooftop (12 S Michigan Ave)
5. Head To Navy Pier
Navy Pier is a classic destination for anyone visiting Chicago. Check out the iconic ferris wheel and shops at the tourist destination. There are also a lot of boat cruises that dock from Navy Pier as well! The location also has many delicious restaurants, where you can dine with the view of Lake Michigan. Make sure to check out Navy Pier’s fireworks every weekend too which are set to begin May 28!