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From the archives: June 01, 2002

Maximize your outdoor fun on the longest days of the year.

On this page:Take a Hike, See the Sights, Dine Alfresco, Watch the Sunset.

Take a Hike

  1. 1 Volo Bog State Natural Area
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    28478 W Brandenburg Rd, Ingleside, IL 60041 (map)

  2. 2 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Starved Rock State Park
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    Rte 178 & 71, Utica, IL 61373 (map)

    Miles of picturesque trails and a cozy lodge on a bluff overlooking the Illinois River.

  3. 3 Cook County Forest Preserve/Palos Division
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    9800 S 104th Ave, Palos Hills, IL 60465 (map)

    Hiking, biking, fishing and skiing--you can do it all at this 14,000-acre preserve.

  4. 4 Glacial Park
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    6512 Harts Rd, Ringwood, IL 60072 (map)

    This glacier-scrubbed terrain challenges even advanced cross-country skiers.

See the Sights

  1. 5 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended The Art Institute of Chicago
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    111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603 (map)

  2. 6 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Wrigley Field
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    1060 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60613 (map)

  3. 7 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Festival Hall At Navy Pier
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    600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

  4. 8 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended John Hancock Observatory
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    875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

Dine Alfresco

  1. 9 4 Star Rating: Recommended Meritage Cafe & Wine Bar
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    2118 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 (map)

    Fasten your taste buds--this is Bucktown's wildest fusion cuisine.

  2. 10 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Le Colonial
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    937 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

    A whimsical, French colonial Southeast Asia, inspired special events venue in Chicago

  3. 11 4 Star Rating: Recommended Feast
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    1616 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 (map)

Watch the Sunset

  1. 12 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Chicago Architecture Foundation
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    Michigan and Wacker, Chicago, IL 60604 (map)

  2. 13 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Festival Hall At Navy Pier
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    600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

  3. 14 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended John Hancock Observatory
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    875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

  4. 15 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Sears Tower Skydeck
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    233 S Wacker Dr Ste 3530, Chicago, IL 60606 (map)

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