{"id":79379,"date":"2020-07-17T10:29:46","date_gmt":"2020-07-17T15:29:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=79379"},"modified":"2021-04-15T10:53:27","modified_gmt":"2021-04-15T15:53:27","slug":"best-things-to-do-as-a-teenager-in-chicago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/best-things-to-do-as-a-teenager-in-chicago\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Fun Things to Do in Chicago With Your Teenager"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s summer in the Windy City, which means the teens have been unleashed! With this brief time away from the classroom and out in the sunshine (or in the air conditioning), teens and their parents have only a narrow window to really take advantage of warm temperatures and summer events. To help you narrow down the choices, we&#8217;ve made this list the best things to do in Chicago with your teenager.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79380\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79380\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-buzzstone-thumb-square wp-image-79380\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Chicago-Riverwalk-Facebook-Page-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Chicago-Riverwalk-Facebook-Page-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Chicago-Riverwalk-Facebook-Page-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Chicago-Riverwalk-Facebook-Page-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Chicago-Riverwalk-Facebook-Page-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Chicago-Riverwalk-Facebook-Page-370x370.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79380\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Chicago Riverwalk Facebook Page<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagoriverwalk.us\">Chicago Riverwalk<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>There are plenty of interesting spots along the Chicago Riverwalk for the teenage explorer to discover! From <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bridgehousemuseum.org\">McCormick Bridgehouse &amp; Chicago River Museum<\/a> \u2014 a monument to the Chicago River and its bridges\u2014to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.architecture.org\">Chicago Architecture Center<\/a>, there\u2019s always something more to learn about the river. The Riverwalk is also packed with great restaurants, so there\u2019s never any lack of dining options.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76212\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76212\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-buzzstone-thumb-square wp-image-76212\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Maggie-Daley-Park-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"Chicago Parks\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Maggie-Daley-Park-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Maggie-Daley-Park-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Maggie-Daley-Park-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Maggie-Daley-Park-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Maggie-Daley-Park-370x370.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76212\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Maggie Daley Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/maggiedaleypark.com\">Maggie Daley Park<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for things to do in Chicago with your teens,\u00a0Rollerblades and scooters can be rented for use on the ribbon. In addition, miniature golf is available for those looking for something a little tamer.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79381\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79381\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-buzzstone-thumb-square wp-image-79381\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Navy-Pier-Facebook-Page-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Navy-Pier-Facebook-Page-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Navy-Pier-Facebook-Page-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Navy-Pier-Facebook-Page-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Navy-Pier-Facebook-Page-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Navy-Pier-Facebook-Page-370x370.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79381\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Navy Pier Facebook Page<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/navypier.org\">Navy Pier<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>This lakefront attraction is one-stop-shopping for dining, sight-seeing, and shopping. Visit The Crystal Gardens (a one-acre, indoor botanic garden), check out the view at East End Plaza, or stroll through Polk Bros Park. When you get hungry, visit Harry Caray\u2019s Tavern, and maybe cruise through Chicago Sports &amp; Novelty before heading home.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/8-incredible-polish-restaurants-in-chicago-for-pierogi-kielbasa-and-more\/\">8 Places to Order Polish Food in Chicago<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79382\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79382\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-buzzstone-thumb-square wp-image-79382\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/360Chicago-Facebook-Page-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/360Chicago-Facebook-Page-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/360Chicago-Facebook-Page-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/360Chicago-Facebook-Page-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/360Chicago-Facebook-Page-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/360Chicago-Facebook-Page-370x370.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79382\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: 360Chicago Facebook Page<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/360chicago.com\">360Chicago<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Everybody could do with a different perspective on occasion, and there are few perspectives like the one you experience from the observation deck on the 94th floor of the John Hancock building. Teenagers are ordinarily $25 per person, but if you\u2019re a Chicago resident with a 606 zip code, you can get a 50% discount any day of the year.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79383\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79383\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-buzzstone-thumb-square wp-image-79383\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Shedd-Aquarium-Facebook-Page-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Shedd-Aquarium-Facebook-Page-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Shedd-Aquarium-Facebook-Page-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Shedd-Aquarium-Facebook-Page-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Shedd-Aquarium-Facebook-Page-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Shedd-Aquarium-Facebook-Page-370x370.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79383\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Shedd Aquarium Facebook Page<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sheddaquarium.org\">Shedd Aquarium<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019re never too old to be genuinely charmed by the surprisingly-graceful beluga, or by the comical walk of a penguin. If you have an appreciation for nature or animal life, a fun thing to do in Chicago with teenagers includes visiting the Shedd Aquarium.\u00a0Say hello to green sea turtle Nickel at the Caribbean Reef, meet a zebra shark at the Wild Reef, or investigate some intimidating predators at the Amazon Rising exhibit!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/8-best-restaurants-to-eat-at-in-waukegan-il\/\">8 Best Restaurants Near You to Visit in Waukegan, IL<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79384\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79384\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-buzzstone-thumb-square wp-image-79384\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Absolutely-Chicago-Segway-Tours-Facebook-page-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Absolutely-Chicago-Segway-Tours-Facebook-page-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Absolutely-Chicago-Segway-Tours-Facebook-page-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Absolutely-Chicago-Segway-Tours-Facebook-page-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Absolutely-Chicago-Segway-Tours-Facebook-page-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Absolutely-Chicago-Segway-Tours-Facebook-page-370x370.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79384\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Absolutely Chicago Segway Tours Facebook Page<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/chicagosegways.com\">Segway Tour<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Glide by the sights and sounds of Chicago on a Segway! With so many tours to choose from, you can learn a lot about the local highlights while zipping along on your two-wheeled steed. The only catch is that anyone under 18 years of age needs to be accompanied by an adult.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_77205\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-77205\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-buzzstone-thumb-square wp-image-77205\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Water-Tower-Place-Facebook-Page-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Water-Tower-Place-Facebook-Page-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Water-Tower-Place-Facebook-Page-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Water-Tower-Place-Facebook-Page-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Water-Tower-Place-Facebook-Page-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Water-Tower-Place-Facebook-Page-370x370.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-77205\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Water Tower Place Facebook Page<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shopwatertower.com\/en.html\">Water Tower Place<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>A huge destination for shopping in Chicago (both in terms of physical size as well as popularity), Water Tower Place accommodates teen shoppers in search of clothing, accessories, gifts, games, and just about anything else they might be seeking. With a long list of available restaurants as well, Water Tower has plenty of options for when weary shoppers need a snack break.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79354\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79354\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-buzzstone-thumb-square wp-image-79354\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/City-Winery-Facebook-Page-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/City-Winery-Facebook-Page-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/City-Winery-Facebook-Page-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/City-Winery-Facebook-Page-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/City-Winery-Facebook-Page-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/City-Winery-Facebook-Page-370x370.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79354\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: City Winery Facebook Page<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">View Chicago Venues Open in July<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Want to add some cool shows to your entertainment list? View our list of which venues in the city open in July.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-square vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-block vc_btn3-color-primary\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/chicago-venues-open-this-july\/\">View Chicago Venues Open in July<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79385\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79385\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-buzzstone-thumb-square wp-image-79385\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Seadog-Cruises-by-Hornblower-Facebook-Page-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Seadog-Cruises-by-Hornblower-Facebook-Page-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Seadog-Cruises-by-Hornblower-Facebook-Page-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Seadog-Cruises-by-Hornblower-Facebook-Page-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Seadog-Cruises-by-Hornblower-Facebook-Page-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Seadog-Cruises-by-Hornblower-Facebook-Page-370x370.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79385\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Seadog Cruises by Hornblower Facebook Page<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seadogcruises.com\/chicago\/cruises\/extreme-thrill-ride\">Seadog Extreme Thrill Ride<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Thrill-seeking teens with a need for speed will want to check out the Extreme Thrill Ride offered by Seadog Cruises. Feel the wind and spray on your face as the Seadog Extreme races along the lakefront and spins 360 degrees! Just make sure you meet the minimum height requirement of 48 inches.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78352\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78352\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-buzzstone-thumb-square wp-image-78352\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Lincoln-Park-Zoo-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Lincoln-Park-Zoo-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Lincoln-Park-Zoo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Lincoln-Park-Zoo-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Lincoln-Park-Zoo-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Lincoln-Park-Zoo-370x370.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78352\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Lincoln Park Zoo Facebook Page<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lpzoo.org\">Lincoln Park Zoo<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>An oasis of wildlife in the midst of Lincoln Park, this zoo is free for all in attendance. Make friends with the giraffes, admire the gorillas, and wonder at the majesty of the noble rhinoceros.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79386\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79386\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-buzzstone-thumb-square wp-image-79386\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Woolly-Mammoth-Antiques-and-Oddities-Facebook-Page-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Woolly-Mammoth-Antiques-and-Oddities-Facebook-Page-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Woolly-Mammoth-Antiques-and-Oddities-Facebook-Page-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Woolly-Mammoth-Antiques-and-Oddities-Facebook-Page-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Woolly-Mammoth-Antiques-and-Oddities-Facebook-Page-370x370.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Woolly-Mammoth-Antiques-and-Oddities-Facebook-Page-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Woolly-Mammoth-Antiques-and-Oddities-Facebook-Page-842x842.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Woolly-Mammoth-Antiques-and-Oddities-Facebook-Page-406x406.jpg 406w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Woolly-Mammoth-Antiques-and-Oddities-Facebook-Page.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79386\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Woolly Mammoth Antiques and Oddities Facebook Page<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.woollymammothchicago.com\">Woolly Mammoth Antiques and Oddities<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Is there a teen in your life who\u2019s a bit entranced by the ethereal? Mesmerized by the macabre? An entertaining thing to do in the city with your teenagers may include visiting this shop of curiosities that\u2019s a little off the beaten path. At Woolly Mammoth, you\u2019ll find taxidermy, bones, toys, charts, maps, and all sorts of other odds and ends to sift through.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>At UrbanMatter, U Matter. And we think this matters.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tell us what you think matters in your neighborhood and what we should write about next in the comments below!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Featured Image Credit: Woolly Mammoth Antiques and Oddities Facebook Page<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><center><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-square vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-block vc_btn3-color-warning\" title=\"\" href=\"\/chicago\/read-more\/\">READ MORE LIKE THIS<\/a><\/center><center><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-square vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-block vc_btn3-color-primary\" title=\"\" href=\"\/app\/\">DOWNLOAD THE URBANMATTER APP<\/a><\/center><center><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-square vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-block vc_btn3-color-success\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iparkit.com\/chicago?utm_source=urbanmatter&amp;utm_medium=adfill&amp;utm_campaign=backlinks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FIND PARKING<\/a><\/center><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s summer in the Windy City, which means the teens have been unleashed! 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