Things to Do in Blue Island
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Bike and Roll Chicago
- Multiple Locations
Setting out from Millenium Park or 53rd Street, explore the city for four hours with a rental city cruiser or comfort or mountain bike
Harold Washington Cultural Center
- Bronzeville
Tony Award-winning musical about Harlem Renaissance jazz great Fats Waller showcases the hits “Honeysuckle Rose” and “Ain’t Misbehavin’”
Space Golf
- Orland Park
Mini-golf course with iridescent aliens and black-light-bathed lunar landscapes is bolstered by 3-D glasses & laser blasters
Stony Creek Golf Course
- Oak Lawn
Golf simulators replicate more than 30 world-famous golf courses and track each player's swing and shot data
Brunswick Bowling
- Multiple Locations
Long-time bowling-industry leader opens its oiled lanes for pin-punishment sessions including cosmic bowling
Learn Scuba Chicago
- Multiple Locations
Exploratory dives for beginners led by dive expert Captain Bob
Tinley Park Roller Rink
- Multiple Locations
Colorful lights, booming songs, and the aroma of fresh snacks fill the air at two indoor skating rinks
Chicago Savvy Tours
- Multiple Locations
Guides offer informative tidbits and walk guests past architectural marvels and rarely seen underground areas
Odyssey Fun World
- Tinley Park
Kids spend the day on rides such as bumper boats and go-karts before riding down the 30-foot zipline
Bespoke Cuisine
- West Loop
Guests create varied gourmet meals under a chef's guidance before enjoying a communal meal in the dining room
Krush Skate Park
- Tinley Park
Skaters and BMX riders soar from ramps and bowls in a hangar-style park designed by lifelong skaters
A Ranch 394, Inc.
- Bloom
Drops of sunlight dance across tree-lined trails during one-hour trail rides in groups of up to 12 riders
Sunshine Yoga
- Orland Park
Facials cleanse pores, exfoliate the outer layer, and reduce the appearance of fine lines, scarring, and sun damage
Urban Kayaks
- The Loop
Kayaking tourists gaze upon Chicago's scenery from the Chicago River and Lake Michigan
Chicago's Finest River Walk Tour
- The Loop
Guides lead visitors along the scenic Riverwalk as they expound upon city’s architecture, history, and famous denizens during walking tours
Ben Mutz Golf
- Multiple Locations
Golf professional calls on more than 25 years of teaching to help clients improve their swing, on-course strategy, and putting stroke
Village Pilates Studio
- Oak Park
Pilates mat and barre classes strengthen abs and elongate muscles; private sessions help acclimate new students to the Pilates method
Oak Forest Bowl Chicago
- Multiple Locations
Large, one-topping pizza and pitcher of soda or beer fuel two hours of bowling at one of three locations
Frank Lloyd Wright's Unity Temple
- Oak Park
Frank Lloyd Wright's Unity Temple creates the illusion of endless open space with long, flat lines and abundant light screens
Nova Quarter Horses
- Mokena
English and Western riding lessons held in a lighted outdoor or heated indoor arena with supportive, encouraging instructors
Centennial Lanes
- Tinley Park
Between bites of pizza and sips of soda, bowlers hurl balls down slick lanes toward pins during regular or cosmic bowling
Silver Lake Country Club
- Orland Park
VIP package includes 10 rounds at a 9-hole executive course, 10 group lessons, 10 buckets of range balls, and a hybrid golf club
Tall Ship Red Witch
- Central Chicago
Passengers sip cocktails on a tall ship while taking in nighttime views of Chicago's iconic skyline
Coyote Run Golf Course
- Homewood
Players share a pizza and trade swings on simulations of famous golf courses such as St. Andrews and Cog Hill
A Relaxed You Chicago 11121 S Kedzie Ave
- Mount Greenwood
Instructors help unify body and breath in candlelit yoga classes, fluid Vinyasa flow classes, or gentle classes with minimal weight bearing
SeaBreeze Charter
- Central Chicago
On a 36 ft. boat helmed by a US Coast Guard–certified captain, passengers groove to tunes from their iPod and feast on BYO food and drinks
Southport Lanes and Billiards, Seven Ten Lanes, and Seven Ten Lounge
- Multiple Locations
Groups fight winter blues at three classic bowling alleys with vintage features such as hand-set pins and art-deco design
Gil Davis Golf
- Marquette Park
Fundamentals form the centerpiece of a teaching philosophy espoused by Gil Davis, an alumni of ESPN Golf Schools
Go Sailing Chicago
- Multiple Locations
Experienced captains instill proper seamanship & teach beginners fundamental sailing skills in lessons on Lake Michigan
Mari's Zumba Fitness
- Beverly
Students burn up to 1,000 calories in an energetic dance class set to pulse-pounding Latin music and led by an enthusiastic instructor
National Veterans Art Museum
- South Loop
Created by veterans & inspired by combat, more than 2,000 works of art focus on the impact of war to encourage understanding.
Emerald Smoke MMA & Fitness
- Central Chicago
At a fight-sport gym, experts teach mixed martial arts, emphasizing refining skills, increasing stamina & applying self-defense tactics.
Chicago Detours
- The Loop
Savvy guides highlight the Loop's attractions using old photos, film clips & imaginative descriptions of Chicago's past & present.
Chicago Segway Tours
- Near North Side
Segways roll past Chicago’s famed sites such as Soldier Field, Buckingham Fountain, and Grant Park
Tejas Yoga
- South Loop
Ninety-minute yoga class blends graceful postures, breathing techniques, meditation & ancient art of Ayurveda to center body & mind
Vessel Yoga Chicago
- West Town
Yogis with some experience synchronize breathing with a flowing sequence of poses in a bright, welcoming room with exposed beams.
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Creativity, collaboration, and carbs. The owners of Bespoke Cuisine advocate all three. According to their company manifesto, they also believe “eating well is a life skill,” “a little fat never hurt anyone,” and “anyone can cook delicious food.” The staff expounds on these and other company principles at public and private cooking parties, which give visitors a glimpse inside Bespoke’s commercial kitchen on Randolph Street's Restaurant Row without stowing away in a gravy vat. During these BYOB events, chefs help guests construct their own meals and teach basic cooking skills before the group retires to the dining room to eat the fruits of their labor. For those who prefer a hands-off experience, Bespoke also caters events or hosts them in a chic private-event space.
The massive schooner gently bobs in the Lake Michigan waters as the Chicago skyline towers on the shore. Onboard, hardy sailors relate tales of piracy and the rumrunners who filled the city's speakeasies as they train their passengers to tie knots and unfurl sails. Period lessons abound onboard the Windy, one of Tall Ship Adventures’ three ships helmed by U.S. Coast Guard-certified captains and crews. These nostalgic vessels are used to educate visitors on the lake's maritime traditions and explore coastal waters. Though the Windy plays host to themed adventures that include fireworks shows, pirates explaining city architecture, and pirates complaining about the popularity of pool noodles, captains also conduct day, evening, and night sails aboard the Red Witch, a wooden tall ship, and the Pianissimo. Crews strive to make each tour unique, with sailors who expound on their skills as well as performers and educators versed in history, maritime lore, art, and theater.
The Chicago branch of Gray Line's global sightseeing operation organizes a wide variety of tours and excursions throughout the Windy City, from architectural tours that send passengers coasting on the river and lake for sun-drenched educational cruises to shopping odysseys at Chicago Premium Outlets, where travelers can zip through more than 100 stores and restaurants after being shuttled to the retail utopia. Blues outings treat music lovers to raw licks, soul food, and real tears at celebrated concert venues such as Buddy Guy's Legends and Rosa's Lounge.
Gray Line's cherry-red trolleys transport visitors and residents alike to famous Chicago sites. Just north of the river, the vehicles idle before the Wrigley Building's sparkling white terra cotta façade, which in the 1920s stood as the first major skyscraper outside of The Loop. From there, the trolley may motor north to the John Hancock Center, where elevators to its observatory sweep guests 96 floors in 39 seconds. The trolley could also steer south to the Willis Tower, which lost its maiden name of Sears after being charmed by a passing cumulus cloud.
Slice of Chicago Pizza Tours takes a novel approach to acquainting visitors and locals alike with the region’s famous cuisine. Over the course of two hours, the team escorts pizza lovers throughout River North in search of delectable, cheesy morsels on a history-filled tour of three of the city’s most iconic pizzerias. The tour, which caters to all ages, leaves guests sated but not stuffed as they sample the various crusts, sauces, and toppings that formulate Chicago’s most famous food and second most popular raffle prize.
Proclaiming itself Chicago's only licensed jet-ski rental company, the outdoor enthusiasts at Windy City Watersports let visitors ride off into Lake Michigan from the tip of Montrose Beach. Every rental—which may be secured online or by flashing the lights atop the tallest nearby building in Morse code—includes life jackets, fuel, and storage for riders' possession.
Founder Amanda Scotese, an avid traveler and freelance writer for Rick Steves's renowned travel guides, delegates sure-footed guides to lead sightseers to iconic landmarks and down the back alleys and lesser-known nooks of the Windy City. Tours probe the ins and outs of the Chicago's neighborhoods, such as the Loop, where they fill eyes with the sights of world-renowned architecture and minds with the secrets of the Pedway, an underground walkway that connects buildings throughout the business district with the Ninja Turtles' lair. Blues tours explore historic neighborhoods on the North and South sides, and include diversions such as harmonica lessons from a bona fide blues blower.
