- Lollapalooza
Lollapalooza is one of the biggest music festivals in the world. It takes place annually in Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois. It started out as a small festival in 1991 and now attracts over 600,000 people each year. The event features many different musical genres including hip-hop, pop, indie rock, electronic dance music, alternative rock, folk, jazz, blues, country, and metal. - Taste of Chicago
The Taste of Chicago is a food festival held in Grant Park in Chicago. It was first held in 1986 and now draws millions of visitors each year. The festival includes many different types of foods including ethnic dishes, barbecue, desserts, and beverages. There are also several cooking demonstrations and live entertainment. - Pitchfork Music Festival
Pitchfork Music Festival is a two day music festival held at Union Park in Chicago. It began in 2004 and now attracts hundreds of thousands of attendees. The festival focuses on independent artists and underground musicians. Artists who have played at the festival include Modest Mouse, Death Cab for Cutie, Spoon, Wilco, Arcade Fire, TV On The Radio, and many others. - Chicago Jazz Fest
Chicago Jazz Fest is a week long music festival held in Grant Park. It was founded in 1985 and now attracts over 1 million visitors per year. The festival features many different styles of music including jazz, soul, funk, R&B, gospel, and Latin. - Chicago Blues Festival
The Chicago Blues Festival is a four day music festival held in Grant park in Chicago. It began back in 1965 and now attracts over 100,000 visitors. The festival features many popular blues artists including B.B King, Buddy Guy, John Lee Hooker, Taj Mahal, Koko Taylor, and many others. - Millennium Park Ice Sculpture Display
Millennium Park is located in downtown Chicago and is home to the famous Cloud Gate sculpture. In the summertime, the park hosts free ice sculptures displayed around the lake. Visitors can enjoy the sculptures while sitting on benches and walking paths throughout the park. - Navy Pier Ferris Wheel
Navy Pier is a pier located in downtown Chicago along Lake Michigan. It is known for its amusement rides and attractions. One of the most popular attractions is the Ferris wheel. The ride offers a 360 degree view of the city and surrounding area. - Riot Fest
Riot Fest is a punk rock music festival held annually in Douglas Park in Chicago. The inaugural Riot Fest took place on September 29–30, 2011. Riot Fest is organized by Jam Productions, who also organize the Chicago Jazz Festival. - Chicago Marathon
The Chicago Marathon is an annual marathon race held in Chicago. The race begins and ends in Grant Park. The race was first run in 1981 and has been held annually since. - Art Institute of Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago is a museum located in Chicago, Illinois. The museum houses collections of art from ancient times to modern day.
