Today I will be sharing a list of fun and relaxing outdoor activities to do in and near Chicago – for those of you who aren’t allergic to nature, that is. So put down your cell phone, open the door, and step outside into a brave new world of possibilities!

Parks and Recreation

Chicago Botanic Garden – Free.

Lakefront Trail – Free.

Swallow Cliff – Free.

Palmisano Park – Free.

Jackson Park – Free.

The Morton Arboretum – $14 admission.

Water & Beaches

Navy Pier – Free. $6 ticket to ride the ferris wheel.

North Avenue Beach – Free.

Belmont Harbor – Free.

Chicago Riverwalk – Free.

Chicago Water Taxi – all-day passes at $8.

Activities

Lincoln Park Zoo – Free.

Millennium Park Summer Film Series and Summer Music Series – held throughout the summer. Free events.

Tuesdays on the Terrace – held throughout the summer on Tuesdays. Free events.

Magnificent Mile Lights Festival – RSVP now.

Sydney Marovitz Golf Course – $25 for 9 holes.

Wrigley Field – Game tickets start at $14.

Six Flags Great America – Tickets starting around $50.

Grafton Zipline Tour – Tickets for $69.