{"id":60554,"date":"2020-01-02T16:10:29","date_gmt":"2020-01-02T21:10:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=60554"},"modified":"2020-01-15T17:01:07","modified_gmt":"2020-01-15T22:01:07","slug":"best-itinerary-to-discovering-chicago-like-a-local","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/best-itinerary-to-discovering-chicago-like-a-local\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Things to Do in Chicago With Your Best Friends"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019ve seen The Bean, Buckingham Fountain, and Water Tower Place, but Chicago is filled with other types of entertaining and affordable activities.<\/span> We\u2019ve rounded up a list of the top things to do in Chicago.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Take a stroll through Humboldt Park<\/b><\/h3>\n

If you’re looking for free things to do in Chicago this weekend, we recommend this 207 acre park<\/span><\/a>. Thanks to its trails, boathouse, and greenery, you\u2019ll be immersed in nature within the city limits.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Go to the Logan Square Farmers Market<\/b><\/h3>\n

Happening every Sunday year-round (outdoors in the summer, indoors in the winter), the <\/span>Logan Square Farmers Market<\/span><\/a> is a great way to experience Chicago like a local. With fresh produce, cheeses, coffee, jams and more, there is something for everyone at this vast market.\u00a0<\/span>
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See a live show at an intimate venue<\/b>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Another top thing to do in Chicago is visit a small, intimate music venue<\/a> to support local artists.\u00a0<\/span>Beat Kitchen<\/span><\/a> is a concert venue, comedy club, bar, and restaurant all wrapped into one. Seeing a show at a cool local venue in Chicago makes the experience that much more memorable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Visit the Garfield Park Conservatory<\/b>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Located in Chicago\u2019s West Side, the <\/span>Garfield Park Conservatory<\/span><\/a> is one of the largest greenhouse conservatories in the United States. It provides significant horticultural collections and lush gardens, so you can experience nature within the city, even on a rainy day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Grab a bite to eat at The Albert<\/b><\/h3>\n

Another top thing to do in the city of Chicago is grab some good food in a unique environment at a destination such as\u00a0The Albert<\/a>. With its book-lined walls, vintage decor, and contemporary cuisine, your dining experience will be unmatched.<\/p>\n

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