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Outdoors in Chicago

Parks, beaches and outdoor spots and marked walking and hiking routes in and around Chicago.

9 picks · 4 free · updated 12 November

FreeChicago Riverwalk2 km · about 1.1 hrFreeLakefront Trail29 km · about 4 hrsFreeThe 6064.3 km · about 1.5 hrsFreeThe 606 and Bloomingdale Trailabout 1.5 hrsMillennium ParkLoopMaggie Daley ParkLoopGarfield Park ConservatoryEast Garfield ParkLincoln Park ConservatoryLincoln ParkOak Street BeachGold Coast
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Outdoors in Chicago, answered

What are the best outdoors picks in Chicago?

Right now: Chicago Riverwalk, Lakefront Trail, The 606 and The 606 and Bloomingdale Trail. The list is refreshed several times a day from local hotels and hostels, FreeGuides' own research and booking partners.

Are any of them free?

Yes: Chicago Riverwalk, Lakefront Trail, The 606 and The 606 and Bloomingdale Trail.

Can I plan a day around these?

Yes. Open What's On Chicago and use Plan my day: it builds a day from these and everything else on in Chicago, with a link to book each one. Ask Eli, FreeGuides' trip planner, to plan several days.