Why Chicago Is Your Ideal Summer Playground

C'mon guys & dolls! You know Chicago accommodates everyone's idea of fun. After years and years of building a history of rich and exciting traditions to act as guidelines, Chicagoans have one goal for the summer: Eat, drink, play, and be merry.

CHICAGO SUMMER IS HERE.

also means WE'RE NO LONGER COLD.

No matter what nightmares or obstacles surround us, NO ONE is stopping our summer fun.

So onto more important things...

You're going to need to energize your body for all of the fun. Start at any of the 100+ ongoing food fests

(Ribfest Chicago)

Rosemary caramel pops at the Chicago Luxury Ice Cream Festival

Time to digest. Head to the Chicago river, where weird things are always happening:

(Gotham lunch break)

(I know, I know from st. Patrick's day...but don't act like this isn't funny)

And I know, I know...it can get hot. Fortunately we have these really friendly fountains...

Eager to cool you off!

Walk a block east, and get down with some free yoga at Millenium Park!

Oh yeahhh that feels good

Time for a nap!

Now time for a free symphony!

Don't like crowds? Take a rest by the Lurie garden fountain.

Sometimes a naked bike ride will pass you by...

Or maybe a parade or two...

The summertivities are just so rad.

We never want them to end.

Via Instagram: @catclaire

Plus, you can always head out to the 'burbs, if things get too mainstream or predictable in the city.

So come play! We only have, like, a week left of nice weather.