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Chicago Date Ideas

There’s an endless amount of date ideas in Chicago, but these dates are easy to plan and aren't as crowded as some other date ideas. These ideas are especially great for active couples looking to get outside and experience Chicago, as well as, people looking for a city adventure that takes them out of their typical neighborhood and day-to-day path.

2022-08-08T09:09:19-07:00February 9th, 2021|0 Comments

Things To Do Outside in Downtown Chicago

Our favorite thing about Chicago is that it has all the big city, metropolitan amenities while maintaining the outdoor spaciousness of the wide-open outdoors. There is an abundant amount of fun things to do both inside and outside in Chicago! But because it’s easier to maintain social distancing in the great outdoors, we’re sharing our [...]

2022-08-08T09:21:01-07:00November 23rd, 2020|0 Comments

Things to Do in Chicago for Memorial Day Weekend

  With Memorial Day coming up fast, you probably want to plan the perfect weekend-long celebration in Chicago. Memorial Day lands on the last Monday of May every year and has been a federal holiday since 1971. Memorial Day gives us the chance to slow down and take time to honor those who've died while [...]

2022-05-03T09:10:29-07:00May 3rd, 2022|0 Comments

Explore Wrigleyville with a Bike Rental

Bike through Wrigleyville A new way for Cub Fans to experience Wrigleyville Rideabout Wrigleyville and explore the historic sports area of Chicago by bike. Rent a bike and cruise the Lakefront, the near-north neighborhoods of the Gold Coast, Lincoln Park and Wrigleyville on a leisurely ride to the Friendly Confines. Of course, no trip [...]

2021-05-11T14:17:59-07:00April 30th, 2021|0 Comments

Explore Chicago’s Most Iconic Sites from the 80’s 

Explore arguably Chicago's greatest decade in sports, film and culture Bike through Downtown Chicago and Grant Park, and hit all the pop-culture sites from the 80's. Delve deep into the politics, personalities, and players that led and transformed Chicago during the 80's decade when the Blues Brothers and Ferris Bueller took over Chicago streets [...]

2021-05-11T14:30:45-07:00April 30th, 2021|0 Comments

Chicago Weekend Getaways and Day Trip Ideas

Chicago is a historic city that offers an abundance of culture and scenery. Even if you don’t have much time to explore, you can always enjoy a weekend getaway or day trip to Chicago. Whether you prefer to get around the city on foot or by bike, there are plenty of different day trip ideas for you to choose from.

2021-05-11T14:51:29-07:00March 8th, 2021|0 Comments

The Best of Chicago’s Walking Tours

Bobby’s Bike Hike has compiled a list of the best Chicago walking tours to support the city’s reputation as being one of the most walkable cities in the U.S. Featured tours include sightseeing of local neighborhoods and popular attractions, informative historical tours, samples of classic Chicago foods and drinks, and guided walks of Chicago’s unique architecture.

2021-05-11T14:52:59-07:00March 3rd, 2021|0 Comments

10 Famous Chicago Buildings and Architecture You Need to See

Many world-famous architects have left their mark on Chicago: Frank Gehry, Frank Lloyd Wright, Jeanne Gang, Sir Anish Kapoor, and of course, the Burnhams. What I love most about Chicago architecture is the diversity of styles. Rather than blending together to form a unified aesthetic, Chicago’s buildings stand out from each other. They pepper the landscape with individual personality. That refusal to conform is pretty emblematic of Chicago as a whole!

2021-02-23T14:54:41-07:00January 1st, 2021|1 Comment

Socially-Distanced Team Building Activities in Chicago (with Virtual Options)

We understand the need to interact with others, whether that’s remotely from home or in person with social distancing. Here’s a list of ten virtual and socially-distanced team building activities for a fun, healthy, and safe experience. Many of them are rooted in Chicago culture but can be used by remote teams both in Chicago and outside of the city!

2021-04-30T13:59:34-07:00October 15th, 2020|0 Comments