Chicago has been featured as a backdrop in numerous Hollywood flicks. But the Windy City is much more than just a setting in a movie.
Chicago is home to some of the best food and entertainment that the world has to offer. It also has a long and illustrious history of contributing to art, culture, and technology.
Add to this list its serene lakeside setting and its warm, friendly people and what you have is the ultimate destination for relaxation. Some of the best museums in the world are situated in Chicago. You can visit Chicago a dozen times and you would still never experience the city entirely.
That’s because the city is continually evolving, which means that there will always be a new experience to try out. So if you are visiting Chicago soon, here are 5 attractions that you cannot miss during your next trip:
A nighttime Kayak Tour
It would be a great disservice to yourself to visit Chicago and not see the city from the river. Kayak yourself around or have a professional do it for you. With a huge range of options consisting of trips out on the lake as well as paddle boarding, there is something for everyone.
If you are traveling with your special someone, however, we highly recommend that you go for a guided Kayak tour in the sunset. With the city’s skyscraper glowing in the golden light of sunset, you will have an experience that you will not forget anytime soon.
Don’t forget to bring a bottle of wine (or two) with you so that you can enjoy it as you traverse the river. After your Kayak experience, complete the perfect night with dinner for two at any one of Chicago’s finest dining establishments.
Give CBD tasting a go
CBD testing tours are all the rage these days. A great CBD tour will take you through all the best spots in greater Chicago. Usually, the tour company will provide a vehicle as well as an experienced tour guide from the city, which means that you will have access to all the tips from a local. Such tours usually last between 3 and 5 hours.
However, if you are pressed for time then a shorter tasting tour such as the CBD Tasting Tour in Chicago West Loop would be more your speed. This tour is only 1-hour long but you will leave filled with information and tasty treats. This tour will give you a crash course on CBD culture where you will also get to sample an array of CBD-infused samples- bye, bye anxiety, and jitters!
To enjoy the Chicago West Loop tasting tour, make sure that you have some comfy shoes on as there will be a bit of walking from one CBD business to the next. The Tour can only serve a small group at a time so that the best experience can be had. If you would like to buy CBD locally during your trip, check out this guide from Cool Things Chicago.
Check out the Pedway
When you are finished with your CBD tasting tour, check out the Pedway for some extra adventure. The Pedway is found underground in the downtown Loop area. The underground network features a series of walkways spanning miles and miles that are linked by subterranean channels and ground-level cloisters.
This network called the Pedway is short for Pedestrian Way and was created to provide residents of the city protection from the nasty Chicago winters. Because of the Pedway, city residents can move from one building to the next even in nasty weather; but that’s not even the most remarkable part.
Some of the Windy City’s best-kept secrets are found underneath such as the Chicago Cultural Centre and City and County Hall. If you are interested in a bit of shopping, you will also find stores in Pedway as well as several restaurants and cafes.
Plan a beer and brewery tour
The craft brewery scene in the country has been blowing up over the past few years and Chicago has one of the most vibrant markets. That explains why people flock to the city each year to sample the dynamic brewing scene that is the Windy City.
Goose Island is well known all over the country for its exceptional beer. Book a tour to visit the first production factory in the West Loop. Revolution Brewery situated in Kedzie Avenue will not only let you tour its facility, but you will also fill your kegs so that you can enjoy the offerings at home. You can opt to experience the various breweries self-guided but we’d recommend that you take a guided tour instead.
A well planned brewery tour will take you behind the scenes of the city’s most highly sought after craft beer makers. During the tour, you can learn about the various techniques and processes used to create craft beer. You will also get to chat with the brewers themselves and sample what they have to offer. If you consider yourself a true lover of beer, this is a must-have on your itinerary.
Visit the International Museum of Surgical Science
The International Museum of Surgical Science is one of those attractions that aren’t frequently visited by tourists. However, it is full of wonderful and strange wonders that are sure to leave your trip memorable. The International Museum of Surgical Science is situated in a gorgeous Gold Coast mansion that was built in 1917, which lends the perfect ambience to some of the wonders held within the walls.
The museum is operated by the International College of Surgeons. During the tour, you will learn about the various surgical tools from the past. The museum also contains lots of paintings and sculptures depicting the history of surgery and various healing techniques through time.
The museum is a little dated so don’t get there expecting any interactive displays like you would at most modern museums these days. However, this just helps to add to its appeal.
