How To Do Summer in Chicago

Summer 2017 is here, folks.
It's time to get prepared.

There is only one reason Chicagoans endure months of bitter cold and snow: SUMMER. Our favorite season is finally here and we plan to soak up every day of it.

GET OUTDOORS

If you're spending your summer inside, you're doing it wrong. We know, after a full winter of hibernation, you might need some reminders that there actually are plenty of activities waiting for you outside the walls of your apartment. Let us suggest taking a ride (or a walk) along one of the best bike trails in the city, chasing down the perfect summer drink or even finding a little summer love.

EAT

Chicago is a pizza town 365 days a year, but—let's face it—some foods just taste better in the summer! When you're done licking your fingers clean of BBQ or tacos, chase it with a sweet slice of fruit pie, some good old fashioned munchies or a cold one.

DRINK

Outdoor day drinking is basically catnip for cabin feverish Chicagoans. Give in to the temptation at one of these spots. Oh, and did we mention we have plenty of local breweries and distilleries to try?

And don't be afraid to stay out a little later ;)

We'd be lying if we said we don't spend a few too many nights at Late Bar or East Room or The Mid. Late nights are great and as for the morning? Well, isn't that what big, heavy brunches are for?

Partake in Chicago's favorite summertime pastime: festing.

Street fests. Arts fests. Music fests. Food fests. We just love our festivals here in Chicago. Fill your weekends with our festival tracker. If you need help getting to all of them, we just might have a few tickets to give away.