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Snowtrekking at Northerly Island in Chicago
Chicago

55 Fun Things to Do In Chicago in January

by Jessica Mlinaric / December 17, 2024April 8, 2025

Whether you’re a local or visiting Chicago here are 55 fun things to do

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Chalet toboggan in Cleveland
Cleveland, Play

Embrace Winter Fun with Cleveland’s Toboggan Chutes

by Jessica Mlinaric / November 11, 2022December 9, 2023

Visit the tallest, fastest toboggan chutes in Ohio.

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Chicago Magazine January 2021
Chicago, Nature, Play

Outdoor Winter Activities for Chicago Magazine

by Jessica Mlinaric / February 2, 2021February 10, 2021

Chicago magazine’s January 2021 issue hit newsstands this week features ways to safely enjoy winter outdoors. This time of year, we all need an excuse to…

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Chicago, Play

Embrace the Elements with Snow Trekking at Northerly Island

by Jessica Mlinaric / February 18, 2014January 4, 2017

Snow trekking is available at Chicago’s Northerly Island most winter weekends.

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Chicago, Culture, New York City

A Winter’s Tale: Snowscapes in Jackson Park and Central Park

by Jessica Mlinaric / February 5, 2012January 4, 2017

Admiring the winter wonderland of two famous American Parks.

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Chicago, Culture

A Winter’s Tale: Lincoln Park Zoolights

by Jessica Mlinaric / December 28, 2011January 4, 2017

A stroll in the Lincoln Park Zoo will aid your festive fulfillment.

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Chicago, Play

A Winter’s Tale: Ice Skating in Millenium Park

by Jessica Mlinaric / December 18, 2011January 4, 2017

Admission to nearly all Chicago skating rinks is free.

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