Located on Northerly Island, 12th Street Beach features a new beach house, and is an excellent place to explore nature with its nature center and bird sanctuary and hospital.

Hot beach in the summertime with excellent, unobstructed views of the city skyline and lots of available parking.

The south side's favorite beach, the 63rd Street Beach offers a large parking lot and rehabbed historic beach house.

The Adler Planetarium, America's first planetarium, features three full-size theaters, and houses one of the world's most important antique instrument collections. The Adler is a recognized leader in science education, with a focus on inspiring young people to pursue careers in science.

Adventure Stage Chicago creates dynamic theatre for young audiences that activates the imagination, inspires dialogue and celebrates community.

American Girl Place is the ultimate in experiential shopping and dining, featuring a Doll Hair Salon, Avenue AG shops, and the whimsical American Girl Cafe where girls, their parents, and their dolls can enjoy a meal and share in making lifelong memories.

Discover the 75-acres of magnificent gardens that enhance Chicago’s parks. Each year, the Chicago Park District and Moore Landscaping, Inc. work to create natural master pieces throughout various areas of the city's parks.

Marquette Park's Ashburn Prairie is a three and a half acre prairie situated along the edge of the Park’s lagoon, south of Mann Street and east of Kedzie Avenue.

Berger Park Cultural Center is a quaint historic landmark mansion boasting a variety cultural programs plus, a magnificent outdoor garden space along with breathtaking lake views.

Bill Jarvis Migratory Bird Sanctuary offers eight acres of dedicated bird habitat in Lincoln Park, just east of the totem pole near Addison Street.