In my next post on Chicago, I will talk a bit about my favorite hotel in the city, the Palmer House Hilton. In this post, I’m going to touch on a few fun things to do while visiting the city. This is by no means an exhaustive list of what to do in Chicago, because the city still boasts many things that I haven’t had the time to check out. It’s just a few ideas if you’re planning a visit and are looking for something to do.

Christmas in Chicago

My favorite time of year to visit Chicago is at Christmas time. I’ve visited twice around Christmas, and checking out the decorations around the city (the lights, the trees, the window displays) is definitely one of my favorite things to do in Chi-town.

Bus/Trolley Tour

A double-decker bus/trolley tour of the city. It’s a great way to learn about the city, and a quick way to get from point to point and see lots of the sites. My gal pals and I loved it, even though it was a bit chilly when we rode!

Navy Pier

Visit Navy Pier, wander around, and get a hot dog from a cart. And maybe ride on the ferris wheel while you’re at it. Such a fun place for all ages!

Hershey World

Hershey World is cheesy but super fun. And the whole place smells like chocolate. We had a great time admiring all of the jumbo candy items.

Skyscrapers

Check out the view from a skyscraper in Chicago. I’ve been to the top of the Willis Tower (back when it was called the Sears Tower), and was in awe of the view. I’d like to go to the top of the Hancock Tower on a future visit.

Chicago Style Pizza

Eating Chicago style pizza! How can you make a trip to Chicago without trying it?! I’d say that those from Chicago have different ideas of which place is the best to go for the best deep dish pie, but I’d bet you really can’t go wrong with any of them.

Architectural Boat Tour

An evening architectural boat tour. So gorgeous! And so informative. Probably my favorite activity in the Windy City (which by the way, is named because of the politicians in Chicago, not because of the weather), especially if it ends in a fireworks show.

When in Chicago, I’ve not ever had time to visit any museums. In particular I’d love to visit the Field Museum on future visit. I’ve also not had the opportunity to take in a baseball game from Wrigley Field. So, I guess a future trip to Chicago is in the cards for me so that I can check these items off of my list.

Have you visited or done any of the things on my list? What have you done in Chicago that you’ve loved?