Rethink Your Summer

Updated: June 16, 2006

From a quirky festival to a picnic in a unique locale, try something different this summer in Chicago.

On this page:Chicago Ideas, More Chicago Favorites.

Chicago Ideas

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home
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    201 N Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60067 (map)

    Looking to beat the heat? Gather the kids for a rousing game of mini-golf in the basement of a funeral parlor.

  2. 2 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Marie's Rip-Tide Lounge
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    1745 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 (map)

    How many bars boast a four-decade shelf life and an owner you call Mom?

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended International Museum-Surgical
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    1516 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60610 (map)

    Everyone else will be packing into the Art Institute. Avoid the crowds and check out this fascinating collection.

More Chicago Favorites

  1. 4 3.5 Star Rating: Average David Burke's Primehouse
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    616 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

  2. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended Matsuyama
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    1059 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 (map)