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Best Picnic Spots Around Chicago

Grab a blanket, the kids, or your sweetie, and head to one of the scenic spots below for a truly unique Chicago picnic.
Millenium Park
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Millennium Park

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At Millennium Park's Pritzker Pavilion, you can picnic during one of the many free concerts or symphony rehearsals during the day.

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Movies in the Park at Grant Park

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Get your picnic gear and head to Grant Park. Not only will you picnic with one of the best view of the city, you'll get a free movie too! The annual Grant Park Outdoor Movie Festival plays films every Thursday evening throughout the Summer.

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Caldwell Lily Pond in Lincoln Park

Hidden away at The Alfred Caldwell Lily Pond, located at the north end of Lincoln Park Zoo, is a peaceful little park. The park makes a perfect picnic spot after a day at the zoo, or long day at the office.

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