DMC is lucky to call Chicago home to our company headquarters. Whether you live in the Windy City or are just visiting, there is always so much to explore. Since DMC often hosts visitors, we compiled a list of our favorite can’t-miss Chicago activities. 

Read the Ultimate Chicago Travel Guide below!

Sporting Events

The citizens of Chicago have plenty to be proud of in their sports teams. Since 1990, Chicago has won more major sports championships than any other city. And with the way the Cubs are playing this year, there’s excitement in the air about the possbility of making the World Series finals. 

Employees had a great time at their All Day Company Meeting at Wrigley Field.

• Cubs game at Wrigley Field
  • 1060 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60613
• White Sox game at U.S. Cellular Field
  • 333 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616
• Blackhawks game or Bulls game at the United Center (winter/spring only)
  • 1901 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60612
•  Bears game at Soldier Field (fall/winter only)
  • Also part of the Museum Campus
  • 1410 Museum Campus Dr, Chicago, IL 60605

Summer Street Festivals

During the summer, the weather in Chicago is beautiful. Every weekend, there is a new festival you can attend.

DMC employees hanging out  at Chicago’s Blues Fest. 

• Check out some of the most popular Summer Street Festivals here! 

Lake/River Front

Chicago is lucky to border Lake Michigan and have the Chicago river running through the city. 

Employees participate in a company bike ride along Lake Michigan.

• Lakefront Trail
  • Lake Shore Drive
• Beaches on Lake Michigan
  • Oak St. Beach
  • North Avenue Beach
  • Montrose Beach
• Kayaking on the Chicago River
• River boat architecture tours
• Air & Water Show in August
• Chicago Water Taxi

Outdoor areas

Chicago is the home to some beautiful outdoor areas. When the weather is nice, there’s nothing better than spending the day outside.

Employees enjoying Belmont Harbor Park during an All Day Company Meeting.

• Lincoln Park Zoo
  • 2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
• Garfield Park Conservatory
  • 300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60624
• Botanic Gardens
  • 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022
• Morton Arboretum
  • 4100 US Highway 53, Lisle, IL 60532
• Rent Divvy Bikes and ride the 606 Bloomingdale Trail or the Lakefront Trail

Chicago Style Activities

No matter the season or the weather, there is always something to do in Chicago.

Doing handstands at the Willis Tower Skydeck on DMC’s Day Off. 

• Skydeck at the Willis Tower
  • 233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606
• Chicago Athletic Association
  • 12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
• Whirlyball Chicago
  • 1835 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
• Beercades (Arcade Bars)
  • Emporium Wicker Park, 1366 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 6022
  • Emporium Logan Square, 2363 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
  • Logan Arcade, 2410 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
  • Headquarters, 2833 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
• Drinks at the Signature Room (95th Floor of the John Hancock Center)
  • 875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
• Brewery Tour
  • Argus Brewery
  • Begyle Brewing Company
  • Finch’s Beer Company
  • Goose Island Clybourn
  • Revolution Brewing Taproom
• Trivia at a bar
• Drinks at the rooftop bar at J Parker
  • 1816 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
• Tacos and Margaritas at Big Star

Chicago Style Food

From deep dish pizza to hot dogs, Chicago has every food imaginable!

Pequods Pizza at Chicago’s 20th Anniversary Party

• Deep Dish Pizza
  • Pequods, Lou Malnati’s & Giordanos
• Hot Dogs
• Eataly
  • 43 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611
• Chinatown
  • Go 4 Food, Lao Sze Chuan, & Phoenix
• Vietnamese Town – Uptown
• Chicago Bagel Authority
  • 953 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
• Kuma’s Corner
  • 2900 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
• Margie’s Candies
  • 1960 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Areas of Chicago

Chicago is a city of neighborhoods, and each neighborhood is just as great as the last one!

View of downtown from the six corner intersection in Wicker Park

• Wicker Park
• Old Town
• Bucktown
• Devon Avenue
• Southport Corridor
• The Suburbs
  • Arlington Race Track, 901 W Weed St, Chicago, IL 60642
  • Golf courses

Museum Campus

The Museum Campus is a park in Chicago that sits along Lake Michigan and encompasses five of the city’s most notable attractions.

Man Enters the Cosmos statue in front of Adler Planetarium

• The Adler Planetarium
  • 1300 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
• The Shedd Aquarium
  • 1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
• The Field Museum of Natural History
  • 1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
• McCormick Place
  • 2301 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616
• Soldier Field – home of the Chicago Bears

Millennium Park Area

Millennium Park is a lively, spectacular gathering spot located in the heart of the city and a destination for Chicagoans and visitors alike.

Employees at the Bean in Millenium Park during DMC’s Day Off.

• Chicago Cultural Center
• The Bean
• Jay Pritzker Pavilion
• Pedestrian bridge to Maggie Daley Park
• Head north to Navy Pier
• Head south to Art Institute of Chicago and Grant Park/Buckingham Fountain

Music/Theater

In Chicago, you can find anything from Broadway world premieres to improvisational comedy shows. Beyond that, the music festivals will leave you speechless.

Employees enjoying music at the House of Blues. 

• Ravinia Festival in Highland Park, IL
• Lollapalooza at Grant Park
• Improv shows
  • The Second City
    • Chicago Mainstage, 1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60614
  • iO Theater
    • 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642
• Music Box Theater
  • 3733 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
• Blue Man Group
  • Briar Street Theater, 3133 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657
• Broadway shows

Shopping

Chicago has some of the best shopping in this country. The city has all of the options that visitors could possibly look for.

Credit to Chicago Genie

• The Magnificent Mile (Michigan Avenue)
  • Water Tower Place