CHICAGO LOVE OUR FAVORITE PLACES TO SPEND THE LAST DAYS OF SUMMER There is just enough summer left for a short getaway – and luckily, Illinois is the 15th best state for road trips and 6th best for number of attractions, according to WalletHub. Many of these sites are in Chicago: the lakefront, various museums and Millennium Park. StreetWise vendors and staff give you their picks for a last grab at summer fun.
LAKEFRONT & WRIGLEY LOVE
(Both photos choosechicago.com)
My favorite place in the Chicago area is the lakefront between Oak Street and North Avenue Beaches, near the north end by the ladders, where it’s deeper and people can go swimming. When there’s more choppy waves, it’s great fun. It teaches you how to swim and have fun with the youth. Going to Wrigleyville near Clark and Addison is another great experience. Lots of street vendors sell everything from magazines to water. It’s a fun, carnival atmosphere and you meet great people. -Recommended by Vendor John Hagan
NAVY PIER My favorite place is Navy Pier, where my grandparents met, and they were married for 50 years. I like the food, the rides, the walking for exercise, the friendly people and especially, the cruises on the river and the lake. -Recommended by Participant Lisa Getches (Navy Pier photo)
