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The Best Things to See and Do Along Chicago's Lakefront

• Enjoy lunch or dinner (and maybe a show) at The Lakefront Restaurant at Fullerton https://theateronthelake.com/restaurant

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• Grab your morning coffee from the Heritage Coffee Truck (right by The Lakefront Restaurant)

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• Go to Jazzin' at The Shedd on Wednesday nights and enjoy the fireworks after from the terrace https://goo.gl/VvW57u

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• Feel like your on vacation and get a beachy drink from the Shore Club https://shoreclubchi.com

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• Enjoy a picnic on the grass at Fullerton and the lake or in Olive Park (amazing views of the city)

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• Listen to live music at The Waterfront Cafè in Edgewater http://waterfrontcafechicago.com

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• Watch the fireworks on Wednesday and Saturdays nights at 9:30 pm at Navy Pier

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• Take your dog to Montrose Dog Beach (it's huge and fenced in!)

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• Party like your in college at Castaways at North Ave Beach

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• Catch a movie in the Park at Polk Bros Park (Navy Pier) https://goo.gl/ZBCvk7

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• Have lunch at The Dock at Montrose Beach http://www.thedockatmontrosebeach.com

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• Get your tan on and plan a beach day with a group of friends

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• Try paddle-boarding on the lake https://www.chicagosup.com

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• Enjoy a long bike ride or walk the lakefront 

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• Rock in the rocking chairs as you enjoy the view of the lake at The W Hotel Lakeshore

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• Take classes and learn how to sail https://goo.gl/GLSYs7

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• Or watch the boats sail from Belmont Harbor

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• Rent a boat or enjoy a scenic boat ride from Navy Pier (check the Goldstar app for discounts)

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• Get up early and run on the beach

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• Start your day with yoga on the beach http://www.beachyogachicago.com

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• Take photos of the skyline and walk around the lake at the Museum Campus

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• Watch a concert at Northerly Island

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• Play golf at the South Shore Golf Course https://southshore.cpdgolf.com

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• Have cocktails and listen to live music at Pier 31 (31st Street Beach)

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• Rent jet skis with your friends at North Avenue Be https://www.jetskischicago.com

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• Take the Chicago Helicopter Tour and see the lake and the skyline from above https://goo.gl/sUdiy9

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• Enjoy a BBQ with friendss at Promontory Point

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• Join a team and play beach volleyball at North Avenue Beach

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• Hang out in the beer garden at Navy Pier or get a scoop of Chicago famous rainbow ice cream

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• Eat yummy seafood at Riva Crabhouse on Navy Pier http://www.rivanavypier.com

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• Or head down to Hyde Park and enjoy a seafood buffet at the Lake Shore Cafe http://www.hydeparklakeshorecafe.com

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• Take a scenic drive on Lake Shore Drive from downtown up to Wilmette 

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• Walk around and explore Jackson Park 

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