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.
Millennium Park
Check out the schedule - www.millenniumpark.org/parkevents
At Millennium Park's Pritzker Pavilion, you can picnic during one of the many free concerts or symphony rehearsals during the day.
Movies in the Park at Grant Park
Check out the full schedule - www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
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.
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.