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Sports and Recreational Activities

A close up of runners in the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon.

Whether you are a spectator, a participant or both, Chicago is a great town for a sports enthusiast. Left: Derrick Rose makes a slam dunk for the Chicago Bulls. Right: Runners come from all over the world to participate in the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon.

Professional Sports

Michael Jordan is just one of many outstanding athletes who have thrilled Chicago sports fans over the years. Walter Payton, Ernie Banks, Bobby Hull, Luis Aparacio and scores of other exciting players have helped make Chicago one of the world’s great sports towns.

Learn more about the many outstanding athletes who have thrilled Chicago sports fans over the years, about our seven professional sports teams and our historic sporting venues.

Recreational Activities

If you want to work out, the 18-mile lakefront path is a mecca for cyclists and runners. Along the way you'll see some of our 33 beaches, plus tennis courts, athletic fields and one of the eight Chicago Park District golf courses. In-line skating, ice skating, miniature golf, bowling and every other type of recreational activity are readily available in Chicago.

Olympic Dreams

Chicago is proud to have been selected by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) as one of the four official international candidate cities vying to host the 2016 Olympics and Paralympics Games.

Visit the Chicago 2016 website

MY CHICAGO: SPORTS

Flickr user back_garage snapped this pic of the Bears at their annual training camp.

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CUBS OR SOX?

We ask our Chicago Insiders to weigh in. Goldsmith and jewelry designer Sieglinde has a quick response for us: "The White Sox - what other baseball team exists?!"

Restaurateur Michael does not concur. There's nothing he'd rather cheer than "Go Cubs, Go!"

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