The beautiful city of Chicago has a lot to offer for every season. But, the fall season is way more fascinating. Some of the best attractions, like museums, skyscrapers, and local spots, make the trip worth it.
Are you planning a trip to Chicago? Well, the city in the fall has something for everyone. Whether you want to seep in the fall colors or celebrate Halloween, the city has everything for you. Plus, the fall season is full of fun events.
We have a few suggestions to help you explore the place much better. Read on to know the top things you must not miss out on.
Take a Stroll Along Riverwalk
Go for a walk along the Riverwalk to witness the vibrant aura. The city lights next to the Chicago river are mesmerizing to watch. There are a slew of bars, pubs, and restaurants. You can choose your dinner menu with that astonishing view.
Go For a Ghost Tour
There are many ghost tours available in Chicago. They take you along the spooky history in the Windy City. Further, ghost bus tours are there to take you around the city. People can enjoy the Halloween bike tour; the Haunted segway tour in October.
Delve Into The Fall Colors
The city gleams in the fall and makes it the best time to admire the autumn leaves. Various places can help you sight the heavenly beauty of nature. Jackson park, Lincoln park, Millenium park, and Humboldt park are the best to sight the spectacular fall foliage.
Some more places are there which offer the scenic beauty of the season. Morton Arboretum is home to around 4000 trees. Also, they organize many fall events. It includes
- Fall Color 5K Run and Walk (1 October 2022)
- Annual Glass Pumpkin Patch (12-16 October 2022)
The Chicago botanic garden is one of the world’s great conservation science centers and living museums. They organize Night of 1,000 Jack-o-lanterns (October 12-16 & 19-23, 2022). There are about 1,000 hand-carved pumpkins that light up the night.
Clamber on a Fall Boat Cruise
The trip is incomplete without getting out on the water. Opt for the boat tours to have a good time with your family and friends. There are two gorgeous waterfronts- the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. They offer classic cruise options.
Go For Apple Picking
There are many apple orchards in the city. Some of them are small and offer apple picking at a reasonable price. And some farms also offer kid-friendly interests and activities like corn mazes, kid farms, pumpkin patches, animals, playgrounds, and more.
The apple picking season lasts around mid to the end of October. However, some farms have various types of apples for picking throughout the season. You can visit the farms with your family and kids especially. Some of the best apple-picking spots are
- Heinz Orchard
- All Seasons Apple Orchard
- Kuiper's Family Farm
- Jonomac Orchard
Visit The Lincoln Park Zoo
If you are a nature and animal lover, Lincoln park is calling you. The zoo is in the center of the city. And it is wrapped by skyscrapers and buildings. Further, the Great Ape House attracts people to the zoo.
Stop by Shedd Aquarium
The Shedd Aquarium is one of the famous tourist attractions of the city. It is in the neighborhood of Lake Michigan. Moreover, you can spend your lazy afternoon with your family.
From Beluga whales to white-sided dolphins, there are around 1500 mammals and fishes there. It is one of the most exciting places you can visit in Chicago. Most of all, kids are going to love the aquarium.
Explore the Local Farmers Market
There are many farmer markets near Chicago until the end of October. The neighboring farmers put their homegrown foods on the market. You can get healthy and farm-fresh foods from local farms.
Some of the best farmer's markets are Logan Square Farmer Markets, Green City Market, and the Wicker Park Farmers Markets.
Pay a Call on The Chicago History Museum
The museum is a must-visit on the trip to Chicago. It is home to over 20 million artifacts. If you admire history, you will discover plenty of sites to visit within this museum.
Whether the real story behind the Great Chicago Fire or the hands-on model of the Hancock Building, the museum has much more to showcase to its visitors.
Attend a Food Festival
The fall season comes with exciting food fests in Chicago. All the foodies can prepare themselves for a celebration. The food fest has lots of luscious and mouth watering food, beer, and wine. Some of the upcoming food fests include
Chicken Wing Block Party
Dozens of restaurants participate in this food fest. They offer around 20 flavors of chicken wings. Also, there will be music to light up the mood.
Adult beverages are also there but only for 21+. The fest will show up in Old Town at St. Michael Church.
- Oct 1st, Saturday- Noon to 2 pm (For VIP), 2 pm to 8 pm (for GA and walk-ups)
- Oct 2nd, Saturday- Noon to 2 pm (For VIP), 2 pm to 8 pm (for GA and walk-ups)
Lincoln Square Apple Fest
The apple fest will come off on Oct 1st and Oct 2nd. They celebrate the fall harvest with apple pie, artisan goods, apple cider, and more.
Chicago Beer Festival
Around 65 breweries present their best seasonal beers. The event will come to pass on October 8th, 2022, at the Field Museum. Admission tickets are $50, and people can get there from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Also, it allows us to take a sample from the vendors.
Early tickets are for $65. It gives one extra hour for a sample, 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. In addition, they can get access to specialty beers. One has to get the ticket ahead of time. And only 21+ can get access to the event.
Conclusion
We hope this blog will be helpful for your journey. These are the things that you must do while visiting Chicago. Explore the places and also dive into the delicious food and drinks.
