{"id":1145,"date":"2014-05-06T14:47:55","date_gmt":"2014-05-06T14:47:55","guid":{"rendered":"\/inspire\/?p=1145"},"modified":"2017-12-12T16:32:12","modified_gmt":"2017-12-12T16:32:12","slug":"chicago-go","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/chicago-go\/","title":{"rendered":"To Chicago You Go!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>Eat Outdoors<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Although Chicago only gets a few months of perfect weather, everyone can be seen outside as much as possible during the warmer seasons. This especially rings true for meals. Cafes and restaurants will air out their patios and gardens to bring guests into the fold for the ultimate meal with a view. The restaurant <a href=\"http:\/\/anteprimachicago.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anteprima<\/a> reigns supreme for Italian eats \u2013 nestled inside a courtyard where they grow many of the ingredients themselves. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chicagocutsteakhouse.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chicago Cut Steakhouse<\/a> has excellent food served out on a large patio, and <a href=\"http:\/\/reddoorchicago.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Red Door<\/a> also has a wooden outdoor space ideal for elegant dining. Don\u2019t miss the city\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cityofchicago.org\/city\/en\/depts\/dca\/supp_info\/taste_of_chicago.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Taste of Chicago<\/a> in July, either \u2013 it\u2019s the city\u2019s premier outdoor foodie celebration.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-1145 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/chicago-go\/10216920605_3935ba028e_b\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"101\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/10216920605_3935ba028e_b-300x202.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-1148\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-1148'>\n\t\t\t\thttps:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/akasped\/\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/chicago-go\/3638429369_404776634a_o\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"101\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/3638429369_404776634a_o-300x202.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-1146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/3638429369_404776634a_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/3638429369_404776634a_o.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-1146'>\n\t\t\t\thttps:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/gingerbydesign\/\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl>\n\t\t\t<br style='clear: both' \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>You don\u2019t have to limit your outdoor food exploration to just restaurants. Why not graze one of the farmers markets, which are open from May to October? You can find them in neighborhoods such as the Westside, downtown or along Maxwell Street. Early May, June and July are prime times for delicious items like blueberries, cilantro, peas and cherries.<b>&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Get Active<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Take advantage of Chicago parks, Lake Michigan and everything in between this summer. You can do things like catch some rays on the lakeshore, rent bikes at North Avenue Beach or hit the links at one of the area\u2019s many golf courses. There\u2019s no reason to sit still in Chicago with its expansive recreational areas supporting fitness and fun for locals and travelers alike.<b style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Bring the Kids<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Whether you have children along for the ride to Chicago, or you simply want to let your hair down and channel your inner child, Chicago has great options for family fun outside the norm. Have a blast doing kid\u2019s yoga, visiting the planetarium or head to the Legoland Discovery Center. Brighter days bring opportunities for running through the breezy Merrimac Park or taking a Ferris wheel ride at the Navy Pier. Child-centric events seem to pop up everywhere, from the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cityofchicago.org\/city\/en\/depts\/dca\/supp_info\/kids_and_kites_festival.html\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kids and Kites Festival<\/a> in May to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cityofchicago.org\/city\/en\/depts\/dca\/supp_info\/millennium_park7.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Summer Film Series<\/a> that runs June through August.<\/p>\n<p>Plan out your trip with these activities and more to truly immerse yourself and your family in all the fantastic things Chicago has to offer you on a memorable summer getaway.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Eat Outdoors Although Chicago only gets a few months of perfect weather, everyone can be seen outside as much as possible during the warmer seasons. This especially rings true for meals. Cafes and restaurants will air out their patios and gardens to bring guests into the fold for the ultimate meal with a view. 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