Location: Lake View
Top Things to do in Lake View
What to do and see in Lake View, Illinois (IL): The Best Fun Activities & Games
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. Landmark"s Century Centre Cinema
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
2. Bottle & Bottega Lakeview
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
Uncork your creativity with Bottle & Bottega—Chicago’s first BYOB WINE & ART party studio. Combining hands-on art instruction with a BYOB (bring your own bottle) concept, Bottle & Bottega offers a fun, unique alternative to a typical night out with friends, corporate groups, and special events. With each sip, even the most artistically challenged can release their inner artiste and take home a self-made masterpiece! Register for a public art party or host a private or corporate event off-site or at our 2900 N. Lincoln studio. Create a masterpiece. Make a friend. Have a blast! *bot·te·ga [boh-tey-guh]: the studio of a master artist, in which students learn by participating in the work.
3. Game Night Out
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
You have most likely shared a game night with friends or family in a living room playing charades, right? Game Night Out takes this to a whole new level and offers a new opportunity to unplug, reconnect, laugh, and play by combining all original, immersive group games, with a fun night out with friends, family, or colleagues.
Reviewed By bex0316 - Chicago, United States
My group of 7 friends try to get together every month to catch up and eat/drink/share stories. This month we tried something new- enter Game Night Out. It's conveniently located in Century City mall (easy street parking) and is BYOB. They had plenty of fridge space, counter space for snack (if you bring any) and all the accessories (glasses, ice, openers, etc). The space is set up perfectly. It's a cozy area made to look like your living room. Our hostesses were entertaining and friendly- and got your competitive juices flowing! We were split into teams and did a series of 7 different games. The games were fun and easy to follow and really got us to think, participate and laugh. I can't recommend this enough. Whether it's team building, corporate, family, friends or a birthday party- there's plenty for everyone. Also, let me note how easy it was to book- just click a few buttons online and pay. Done. That's it. Lots of fun and very little work to plan, book or set up. Great night out!!
4. Bad Axe Throwing
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5.0 based on 125 reviews
Featured in the in the Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun Times, we're the go-to destination for people looking for a great time. We're the original and only Bad Axe Throwing. Our axe throwing coaches will teach you how to throw an axe while helping you improve your axe throwing technique and make you into an axe throwing pro in no time. We offer fun & unique axe throwing games as well as individual and team-based tournaments for an unforgettable experience. This is our second location in Chicago, it will be conveniently located in the Century Shopping Center at the Atrium Level in Lake View! It's also one of the largest Bad Axe locations in the US with over 16 targets and can accommodate well over 150 people! You bring your friends, we'll supply the fun!
Reviewed By tinadohse
We had a lot of fun! Instructor was friendly and helpful and had lots of fun games planned. It was a great outing for our family!
5. The ComedySportz Theatre
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4.5 based on 113 reviews
The ComedySportz Theatre hosts our main stage show 'ComedySportz' every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. 'ComedySportz' is improv comedy with performers split up into two teams who perform short scenes, song and games based on audience suggestions. It's not ABOUT sports, it IS a sport - the players compete for the audience's approval. It's hilarious improv comedy that is appropriate for all ages and has been making people laugh for 25 years.The ComedySportz Theatre also hosts late night shows and other comedy shows throughout the week. These additional shows include stand-up and sketch comedy as well as improv, and some are recommended for audiences 18 and over.
Reviewed By ldganderson - Grayslake, United States
First time ever to a comedy club. Perfect for the whole family, we laughed almost the whole time. I could not believe how quick these folks were on their feet! Super talented and fun to watch. So much interaction with the crowd in this very small theater. Even the keyboard guy was amazing, setting an appropriate tempo for the musical pieces so that the actors could enunciate and giving audio cues from movies, TV shows, and singers/groups. We had tons of fun and will be back! Thanks for a great show!
6. The Quandary Escape Rooms
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
The Quandary is an independent, immersive escape room. With stories that will make you feel like you're in a movie. The best and only escape room experience in Lakeview/Lincoln park neighborhoods of Chicago
7. The Annoyance - Theatre & Bar
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4.0 based on 32 reviews
The Annoyance is a popular theatre and bar that provides year round entertaiment, mostly in comedy and improvisation. Known for their edgy, sometimes outrageous humor, Annoyance provides a safe bet for those seeking off-the-beaten-track entertainment fair. The bar provides a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere with board games and great contemporary music.
Reviewed By thesab69
Saw two shows at this great intamate theatre in one night. I had enjoyed the first show so much, I took the actors advice and went to the next show! The talent and of the actors at Annoyance is phenomenal! Non stop laughs, and true musical talent. Improv shows run all night through the weekend. Check out The Annoyance Theatre for an amazing way to kick off positive vibes for the weekend. Sweet staff, and actors. I'm so thankful for the experience. Can't wait to go back again. The shows I saw were, Steamworks: The Musical, and Hitch*Cocktails, and I'd gladly see the hilarious shows again.
8. Ivy League Baseball Club
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4.0 based on 10 reviews
9. Wrigley Rooftops
10. Replay Arcade Bar Lincoln Park
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4.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By DudeManKnows - Chicago, United States
Probably the best arcade bar in the city because they do all these cool themed pop up bars like the Simpsons, game of thrones, sponge bob, friends, fyre fest, the office, etc. The games are classics and really fun! They have a good selection of beer and have fun themed cocktails during the pop up themed bars!
