{"product_id":"moon-52-things-to-do-in-chicago-local-spots-outdoor-recreation-getaways-paperback","title":"Moon 52 Things to Do in Chicago: Local Spots, Outdoor Recreation, Getaways - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRosalind Cummings-Yeates\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom that gallery in River North you haven't visited yet to the lakeside weekend you keep meaning to plan, experience something new right here at home with \u003ci\u003eMoon 52 Things to Do in Chicago.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCool things to do in and around the city: \u003c\/b\u003eWander over to the zodiac sculptures in Chinatown Square, or soak up some music and history at the Black Ensemble Theater. Try out surfing at Montrose Beach, rent a kayak on the Chicago River, or hike the elevated 606 trail. Browse for your next read at an independent bookstore, explore the street art in Pilsen, or admire the architecture on a stroll through the Beverly neighborhood. Catch a classic live blues show, sample Senegalese comfort food, or savor some Southside barbecue on a Sunday \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDay trips and weekend getaways\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003eCycle through the Morton Arboretum, connect with nature in Door County, dive into history in Galena, or unwind for a couple days at the perfect lakeside cabin \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExperiences broken down by category: \u003c\/b\u003e Find ideas for each season, activities for kids, outdoor adventures, exploring Black history, getting to know a new neighborhood, and more \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA local's advice: \u003c\/b\u003e Whether it's a bucket-list museum or an underrated dive bar, local author Rosalind Cummings-Yeates knows the ins and outs of Chicago \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eInspirational full-color photos throughout \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEasy-to-scan planning tips: \u003c\/b\u003e Addresses, L stops, and nearby spots, plus \u003cb\u003etips for avoiding the crowds\u003c\/b\u003e if you're heading to a popular attraction \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat are you doing this weekend? 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