Pass By: Lakefront Trail, 540 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, Illinois 60611
The 18-mile Lakefront Trail has been contributing to Chicago’s cycle success since 1963. The paved path provides walkers, runners, and bicyclists with a safe and fun way to travel along the Lake Michigan, for both recreation and commuting.
Pass By: Field Museum, 1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, Illinois 60605
The Field Museum of Natural History is one of the largest museums in the world, famous for its expansive specimen and artifact collect. It’s also home to T-Rex Sue, the biggest tyrannosaurus rex ever fully recovered.
Stop At: Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60605
Shedd Aquarium opened in 1930 and is now home to 32,000 aquatic animals. It is one of the largest aquariums in the country, and the first inland museum to house a collection of saltwater fish.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Adler Planetarium, 1300 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, Illinois 60605
The Adler Planetarium is the oldest planetarium in the Western Hemisphere. It boasts three full-sized theatres, rotating space science exhibitions, and an extensive collection of space science instruments and materials.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Northerly Island, S. Lynn White Dr., Chicago, Illinois 60605
Northerly Island is a nature preserve located on the peninsula of land south of museum campus. Now in its early phases of natural development, the park will one day offer canoeing, bird watching, fishing, and camping for all to enjoy in downtown Chicago.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Soldier Field, 1410 S Museum Campus Dr, Chicago, Illinois 60605
Built in 1924, Soldier Field is the oldest NFL stadium in the United States. During the American football season, it’s the home of our roaring Chicago Bears, but the park also hosts some of the city’s biggest concerts in the spring and summer.
Pass By: 12th Street Beach, 1200 S Linn White Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
12th Street Beach is a hidden gem of the South Loop. White sands, clear blue freshwater, and close proximity to Northerly Island make this beach on of the Windy City’s best kept secrets.
Stop At: Grant Park, 337 E Randolph St, Chicago, Illinois 60601
Grant Park, lovingly known as “Chicago’s Front Yard,” is a waterfront park located adjacent to the Loop. Grant Park host some of the Windy City’s biggest culture festivals including Lollapalooza and Taste of Chicago.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Buckingham Fountain, Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois 60605
When the Buckingham Fountain was built in 1927, it was the largest fountain in the world. Now the centerpiece of Chicago’s famous Grant Park, the fountain attracts crowds from all over the world to see its stunning light and water shows.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Millennium Park, 201 East Randolph Street, Chicago, Illinois 60601
Located at the northwest corner of larger Grant Park, Millennium Park is home to Chicago’s most beloved works of public art, including Cloud Gate, The Crown Fountain, and the Pritzker Pavilion.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: The Chicago Theatre, 175 N State St, Chicago, Illinois 60601
The Iconic Chicago Theater marquee sign.
Stop At: Daley Bicentennial Plaza, 337 E Randolph Dr, Chicago, Illinois 60602
Marvel at the famous Picasso sculpture and the towering skyscrapers of the Loop
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Lakefront Trail, 540 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, Illinois 60611
Enjoy a gorgeous ride along the lakefront.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Museum Campus, Chicago, Illinois
Enjoy a bike ride through Chicago's Museum Campus
Duration: 5 minutes
