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There are so many things to do in Chicago, Il. You can enjoy world class museums, hear concerts from the best musicians, shop in unique boutiques, see Broadway shows and smaller theater productions. Carriage rides in Chicago offer a romantic way to tour the city. The tough part is choosing which things to do in Chicago.


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Bike & Skate Rentals

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Boating
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Bike & Skate Rentals

BIKE AND ROLL
Daily tours of downtown sights. Bikes provided.
Millennium Park
(888)BIKE-WAY
Navy Pier
(312)595-9600
North Avenue Beach
(773)327-2706

LONDO MONDO
1100 N DEARBORN AVE
CHICAGO, IL  60610
(312)648-4666
In-line skate rental $7/hour, $20/day

Boating

CHICAGO RIVER CANOE & KAYAK

CHICAGO SAILING CLUB
NORTH END OF BELMONT HARBOR, DOCK B
(773)871-7245

CHICAGO WATER CRAFT
RIVER CITY MARINA
800 S WELLS
(773)791-7311
Boat rental, events

CHICAGO YACHT CLUB
400 E MONROE ST
CHICAGO, IL  60611
(773)477-6951

CONFUSION SPORTFISHING CHARTERS
(888)929-FISH
Lake Michigan Sport Fishing Charters

FREE SPIRIT YACHT CRUISES
(708)361-2220
Lake Michigan charters located in Burnham Harbor

KAYAK CHICAGO

LINCOLN PARK BOAT CLUB
EAST END OF LINCOLN PARK ZOO'S PARKING LOT
(773)549-2628

Bowling

LUCKY STRIKE LANES
322 E ILLINOIS ST
CHICAGO, IL 60611
(312)245-8331
Hours: Daily 11am to 2am

Ice Skating

DALEY BICENTENNIAL PLAZA - opens Nov 23
337 E RANDOLPH ST
(312)742-7650
Free, $5 Skate Rental
Hours: Mon - Fri 10am to 3:30pm, 7 to 9:30pm, Sat & Sun 8:30am to Noon, 1 to 5pm
Senior Skate Mon - Fri 8:30 to 10pm
Please call ahead - private parties may have booked the rink

MILLENNIUM PARK ICE SKATING RINK - 11/14 - 3/16
55 N MICHIGAN AVE
(312)742-5222
Free, $9 Skate Rental
Hours: Daily 10am to 10pm
Dec. 24 closes at 5pm, Closed Dec. 25, Dec. 31 closes at 7pm

NAVY PIER ICE SKATING RINK - opens 12/7
Part of Winter Wonderland, $18 all-access wristband
600 E GRAND AVE
(312)595-PIER

Libraries

CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY
Harold Washington Branch
400 S STATE ST
For phone directory, visit their website
Hours: Mon - Thurs 9am to 7pm
Fri & Sat 9am to 5pm
Sun 1pm to 5pm

CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY
Near North Branch
310 W DIVISION ST
(312)744-0991
Hours: Mon - Thurs 9am to 9pm
Fri & Sat 9am to 5pm
Closed Sunday
*TLT Note: Be aware that this library is just east of Cabrini Green, a public housing project that can be very dangerous at night

CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY
Theodore Roosevelt Branch
1101 W TAYLOR ST
(312)746-5656
Hours: Mon, Tues & Thurs 9am to 8pm, Fri & Sat 9am to 5pm, Closed Sunday

NEWBERRY LIBRARY
60 W WALTON ST
(312)255-3700
Gallery Hours: Mon, Fri, Sat 8:15am to 5:30pm, Tues - Thurs 8:15am to 7:30pm
Reading Rooms: Tues - Thurs 10am to 6pm, Fri & Sat 9am to 5pm
Tours at 3pm Thurs and 10:30am Sat
Admission: Free to 16 and over

Miniature Golf

THE GREEN AT GRANT PARK
352 E MONROE ST
CHICAGO, IL
(312)642-7888

Movie Theaters

LOEWS CINEPLEX
600 N MICHIGAN AVE
(312)255-9340

GENE SISKEL FILM CENTER
164 N STATE ST
CHICAGO, IL  60601
(312)846-2800
Fax: (312)332-5859

NAVY PIER IMAX
700 E GRAND AVE STE 115
(312)595-0090

AMC RIVER EAST 21
322 E ILLINOIS ST
(847)765-7AMC
Digital screens, stadium-style seating

Skate Parks

20,000 Square Ft Skate Parks
10am to 10pm, Free
31st & Lake Michigan
Wilson (4600 N) & Lake Michigan

Social Clubs

ADVENTURERS CLUB
555 N FRANKLIN ST
CHICAGO, IL  60610
(312)822-0991

CHICAGOURMETS
(708)383-7543
ChicaGourmets! is a social dining club, focusing on new dining experiences, ethnic cuisine diversity, meeting restaurateurs and cookbook authors. Lunches, brunches and dinners.

CHICAGO SHAKERS
Social and Adventure Club
(312)408-0267

CHICAGO SPORT & SOCIAL CLUB
Coed recreational sports league and social events

COLLECTORS CLUB OF CHICAGO
1029 N DEARBORN ST
CHICAGO, IL  60610
(312)642-7981

HIGHLIFE ADVENTURES
3047 N LINCOLN AVE, STE 202
CHICAGO, IL  60657
(773)327-FUNN

Wine Tasting Clubs:
LINCOLN PARK WINE CLUB
UNCORKED CHICAGO
WINDY CITY WINE CLUB

Free membership; monthly wine tastings: $35 in advance, $45 at the door

Video Rental

Netflix, Inc.

BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO
1 W SUPERIOR ST
(312)337-2660

BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO
400 W DIVISION ST
CHICAGO, IL  60610
(312)988-9022

BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO
806 N CLARK ST
CHICAGO, IL  60610
(312)280-8810

ORLEANS MARKET
316 W ILLINOIS ST
CHICAGO, IL  60610
(312)645-0905
Hours: Mon - Fri 6am to 10pm, Sat & Sun 8am to 8pm

Visitor Information Centers

Chicago Cultural Center Visitor Information Center
77 E. Randolph Street
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Holidays: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day

Chicago Water Works Visitor Information Center
163 E. Pearson Avenue
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Holidays: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day


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Theresa Carter, Chicago, IL