Location: Central
Top Things to do in Central
9 Events in Central That You Shouldn't Miss
The windy city is a cornucopia of modern art, fine dining, cutting edge comedy, and die-hard sports fans. Snap a photo of your reflection in the silver Cloud Gate sculpture at Millennium Park before heading to Grant Park to get hit with the refreshing spray of Buckingham Fountain. There are dozens of museums and theater companies in Chicago, so a cultural experience is never hard to find. You’re sure to laugh your head off at the Second City Theater, the professional launch pad of many famous comedians.
Restaurants in Chicago
1. Chicago Blues Festival
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Held over three days each June in the city's beloved Green Park, the Chicago Blues Festival is one of the highlights of the city's summer lineup. Originally started to commemorate the death of Blues legend Muddy Waters, it has grown to be the largest free blues festival in the world. There are five stages of live music to choose from, featuring both established and up-and-coming artists. Previous performers have included Chuck Berry, Keith Richards, and John Lee Hooker, and each year there are a few surprises in store for blues fans.
2. Lollapalooza
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
As well as being fun to say, Lollapalooza is also a heck of a lot of fun to attend. Filled with international talent but far from being a faceless international festival, Lolla celebrates the best in local life. Grab some of Chicago's best food, handpicked from local restaurants, and choose from one of the eight live music stages to chill out and listen to acts such as Paul McCartney, Florence and the Machine, and Sam Smith.
3. Chicago Air and Water Show
4. Chicago Jazz Festival
5. Chicago Marathon
6. Taste of Chicago
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4.0 based on 96 reviews
Taste of Chicago is the world's largest food festival, drawing millions of food lovers to Grant Park every summer since 1980. Soak up the sun and enjoy some of the best of Chicago's restaurants, food trucks, and pop-ups by guest chefs. A variety of musical genres are represented and big-name 90s headliners such as Erykah Badu and Weezer entertain guests enjoying a picnic on the lawn. Best of all, all ages are welcome and admission is free — just purchase scripts for your food items and grab a beverage from one of the tents set up throughout the festival.
7. Christkindlemarket
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
8. Chicago Auto Show
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4.0 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By MauiBlue16
Ages 16 & up will get the most from the exhibits. For the soon-to-be drivers, it's a must go. Make it a yearly tradition for the most memorable time. We've been going for the past 35 years! Get there right when it opens (10am). Head to the newest indoor test ride first, usually in the back. Go through all the hands-on displays, saving the browsing of the actual vehicals for last. Take bottled water, granola bars, small snacks with you. Take lots of pics and be sure to post on the Chicago Auto Site. If you live in Indiana, the South Shore Train is FREE TO the show (Westbound).
