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Thrillist’s city guide to everything you can do this year—from festivals to art exhibits to outdoor activities.

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Summers in Chicago are what people flock to the city for.

23 Things You Have to Do in Chicago This Year

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The third biggest city in the US, Chicago is a world-class metropolis where the pizza soars nearly as high as the architecture, where celebrity chefs are as vaunted as Cubs players, and where the snowy serenity of extended winter plows the way for summers spent outside at lakefront beaches, rooftop bars, and street festivals.

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23 Things You Have to Do in Chicago This Year

These are the must-hit festivals, concerts, events, and most fun things to do in Chicago this year.

Three Perfect Days in Chicago—Without the Crowds

Want to see a different side of Chicago? There are countless under-the-radar things to eat, see, and show the kids—and these itineraries can show you the way.