The Day Trip Of A Lifetime You Can Only Take In Chicago
By Elizabeth Crozier|Published September 18, 2017
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Elizabeth Crozier
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An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
Chicago is full of amazing places to explore. Whether you’re looking to get a little out of the city or want to see parts that are lesser known, this is the day trip for you. Natural wonders, historic structures, and social oases abound.
Discover one of the city’s finer areas and follow this guide for the best things to see during your day trip. Keep scrolling for all the details.
Chicago's North Shore is a gorgeous span of suburbs along Lake Michigan that are just north of the city.
It helps guide ships around the north shore and is now a historic relic from 1873, the year it was built. Visitors can tour the grounds and learn all about its history.
It is located in Glencoe and features many different gardens including indoor sanctuaries for succulents and other exotic plants. North American native plants adorn the exterior.
Add a perfect finish your day with a picnic at the Ravinia Festival.
This is the longest-running music fest in the nation and features major acts from around the world, including pop singers, orchestras, and more.
Not ready for your trip to end? Finish off your epic day trip with a visit Forest Park's Market Square. where there are a seemingly endless assortment of boutique stores, fancy restaurants, and beautiful landscaping.
Created in 1916, it is known as America's first planned shopping center and there are a seemingly endless assortment of boutique stores, fancy restaurants, and beautiful landscaping.
