Enjoy the beautiful Chicago weather during the day, and take a boat ride on Lake Michigan. Choose a brunch or lunch cruise to satisfy your appetite, and view picturesque sights of the city. Relax to live music, and enjoy a three-course meal. Try a speedboat for something a little faster. Race past Chicago landmarks such as Navy Pier and Buckingham Fountain as you take in the view of the city. Guides share information about famous Chicago landmarks on the skyline. Consider an architecture tour of the Chicago River to learn about the stunning buildings and historical landmarks in the city. Discover why the flow of the Chicago River was reversed and the architects who pioneered skyscraper construction.
Spend a summer afternoon at the ballpark. Chicago has two baseball teams. Consider planning an afternoon cheering for the Chicago Cubs or Chicago White Sox. Both teams play several afternoon games throughout the season. Check out other sporting events throughout the year such as the Chicago Bears football team or the professional soccer team, the Chicago Fire. Get involved with the action, and play golf at a local course. Enjoy beautiful views of Lake Michigan and the city while teeing it up on the links.
Visit Navy Pier, a center of culture, recreation and entertainment. Spend an afternoon with the family at the Chicago Children's Museum building skyscrapers or creating pieces of art. Enjoy the rides at Pier Park, including a 150-foot high ferris wheel, musical carousel and an 18-hole miniature golf course. Stroll through the Smith Museum of Stained Glass, a display of 150 stained glass windows, or Crystal Gardens, a tropical paradise of palm trees, plants and flowers. Watch a movie at the six-story Navy Pier IMAX, featuring the largest flat screen in Chicago.
