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Things to do in Lake Michigan

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4.83 out of 5 average rating, 40 reviews

360 Chicago - General Admission Entry

Ascend 1,000 ft in a 40-second elevator ride to soak in panoramic views of Chicago. Explore exhibits on Chicago's vibrant culture, upgrade to the TILT, and enjoy a drink at the CloudBar.

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 322 reviews

Chicago's Famous Foods & Top Attractions Walk Tour

Taste your way through Chicago on this award-winning Chicago Food & Walking Tour! Enjoy five iconic tastings—deep dish pizza, hot dogs, Italian beef, Garrett's popcorn, brownie—plus top attractions.

4.67 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Color Factory Chicago - Ticket Only

Voted USA Today's Best Immersive Experience in 2024 and 2025, get ready to take an interactive journey through 12+ immersive art exhibits as stunning as they are colorful.

5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews

Taste single-varietal ciders with a cidermaker

Enjoy all-natural hard ciders crafted by a certified cidermaker at Milwaukee's first and only cidery. Learn apple history, cider science, and pair them with optional snacks and charcuterie.

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 326 reviews

Chinatown's Food & Culture Walking Tour in Chicago

Taste your way through Chicago’s Chinatown on this 1-mi award-winning Food & Culture Walking Tour! Enjoy 5 tastings—dim sum, chili chicken, lamb cumin, egg tarts, and more—plus tea & drink upgrades.

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 954 reviews

Paint your own street art at Studio WIP

Unleash your creativity at this art hub in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood. Local artists will show you how to spray-paint using insider tricks, and you’ll leave with finished art. Beginners welcome.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Trace Milwaukee’s art and architecture gems

Explore Black Cat Alley’s murals, a Frank Lloyd Wright home, the North Point Lighthouse, and the Art Museum along Lake Michigan. The tour also includes a 20-minute stop at the Public Market.

5 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviews

Learn to bake a proper German Apple Strudel

Immerse yourself in the art of German baking with Strudel Steffi, a native of Germany. In this hands-on class, you'll learn to craft the perfect Strudel, a beloved pastry. Happy to do it in German!

5 out of 5 average rating, 22 reviews

Blend Scents to Design Your Own Fragrance

Pick your favorite notes and craft a custom fragrance with expert guidance. All supplies included for a fun, hands-on experience.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 55 reviews

Ultimate City Bike Tour of Top Chicago Attractions

Ride Chicago’s top attractions—Millennium Park, Buckingham Fountain, Navy Pier, Museum Campus & Lakefront. Enjoy skyline views & fascinating stories on an easy bike tour through the heart of the city.

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Chicago Riverwalk Walking Tour With SuperDan

Tour Guide SuperDan will lead you to the only architecture and history walking tour of Chicago Riverwalk that covers Banned Topics, such as the Battle of Fort Dearborn or the S.S. Eastland Disaster.

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Gather for downtown bites and stories

Take your seat with a food-focused planner, break the ice over a shared appetizer, then move through a global street food stop and a dessert haven.

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Build a bouquet with a flower farmer

Step into the u-pick rows with a decorated agriculture host, learn flower varieties, trim and group stems, then sit together to arrange your bouquet and ask farm questions. Butterflies are a bonus!

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Chicago Food Tour: Hidden Gems & New Friends

More than a food tour—it’s a social experience. Explore hidden food gems across Chicago neighborhoods, enjoy local flavors, travel comfortably between stops, and make new connections along the way.

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Capture city memories with a personal photoshoot

Get a private photoshoot session at some of the city's best photo spots with a local Chicagoan photographer. Guaranteed Insta-worthy! *if you don’t see the date/time you’re looking for, message me!

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Walk Wrigleyville with a comedian

Stroll this historic neighborhood with a stand up comedian, hear stories at the ballpark and nearby streets, and sample famous local food along the way.

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The Chicago Gauntlet: Food, Culture & Hidden Bars

In one evening, we’ll move through multiple neighborhoods, taste iconic Chicago bites, cruise skyline routes at sunset, and finish with hidden bar energy — all in a small group, in comfort.

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Freestyle Ceramic and Tufting

we believe creativity has no limits. Our studio is more than just a place to make pottery—it's a place to explore, learn, connect, and express yourself through the timeless art of ceramics. =)

5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Most Popular Rug Tufting

custom make your own rug . from design , color , tufting to finish or pick one from our collection

5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Lake Michigan Waterscape Tile in Fused Glass

Commemorate your trip to Northern Mich! Make a 4” fused glass tile using colorful glass elements. Includes a 5” wooden frame in your choice of color. Your tile will be ready for pick-up in 1-3 days.