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Here's your plan for a peaceful bird watching hike with skyline views at Montrose Point. Watch the video 👇

Connect with nature at a peaceful bird sanctuary on the North Side.

City Nature Escape 🐦

Explore Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary in Uptown, Chicago. A prime spot for bird watching and enjoying quiet nature walks.

Bird Watching

✅ Before you go
• It’s free entry + they’re open from dawn to dusk
• Bring your binoculars if you have them!
• Some of the paths are ADA accessible
• Leave any pups at home since they’re not allowed in the sanctuary - more rules here: https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/nature/rules-regulations

💪 Pro tips
• Go early in the morning for the best birding
• Bring a water bottle and sunscreen
• Don’t be afraid to say hi to any birders you meet! They’re friendly and knowledgeable 
• Check bird migration patterns here: https://birdcast.info/migration-tools/migration-forecast-maps/

Walk around Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary 🐦

without having to leave the city - keep watching.

on the lakefront trail is Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary.

This hidden oasis is perfect for bird watching, or just a chill nature hike.

I mean, I almost forgot I was still in the city.

We went on a mission to see some migratory birds,

some of which lead you to this gorgeous skyline view.

Plan to go in the early fall or springtime for the best birding.

let me know if you go when the weather gets a bit cooler

because I bet the fall foliage would be on point.

This was such a wholesome activity to do as the seasons change

An Artistic City Secret

Visit the Chicago Cultural Center in the Loop for free art, stunning architecture, and rotating exhibitions. Look for the old 'Public Library' engraving.

Art Exhibitions

Look up ‘Chicago Cultural Center’ on Maps, the building still has its former name ‘Public Library’ engraved on it.


How to find it

This hidden gem is called the Chicago Cultural Center and is

located right across the street from Chicago's most seen sculpture.

The green painting style called Art Nouveau you see across the walls,

and dome has been patented by the son of Tiffany and Co.

oversees the Millennium Park and also has rotating art exhibitions.

Chicago's famous mirror that reflects on it the whole city.

Stop by the Lea French Cafe for a lavender latte.

Here's your plan for designing and building a personalized flower bouquet at Flowers for Dreams. Watch the video 👇

Check out open studio at Flowers for Dreams, every Saturday from 11am-2pm

Self-Guided Bouquet Design 💐

Pick a date online for a self-guided flower bouquet design experience at Flowers For Dreams in West Town, Chicago. Choose between standard or deluxe bouquet sizes.

Book bouquet session

✅ Before you go
Find an available date on the website 
• choose a standard or deluxe bouquet size 

💪 Pro tips


1. Choose a date 

Design your own custom bouquet with fresh flowers at Flowers For Dreams' open studio in West Town, Chicago. Bring your vase or purchase one for $10.

Bouquet Making

✅ Before you go
•Bring your own vase or purchase one for $10

💪 Pro tips
The deluxe bouquet includes:
• 4 focal blooms
• 4 linear blooms
• 7 filler stems
• 4 assorted greenery 

Build your bouquet 

spring to build the most gorgeous flower bouquet?

You're greeted with a glass of champagne or sparkling water and

you're invited to explore the space filled with fresh spring flowers.

Every Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Flowers for Dreams hosts an open studio with a self-guided bouquet design.

You can choose between standard or deluxe.

No feelings of pressure or a sense of urgency.

You'll even notice me put some of my flowers back,

and maybe even try more than one variation

to find the combination that's just right.

These are the tall flowers that kind of peek through the middle of the bouquet.

Gentle care was taken to trim the stems and tie

it up while maintaining the health of each stem.

All that was left was to pick a vase and finally

One I get to take home and watch flourish.

Check out Flowers for Dreams on Hubbard Street right in Chicago.

You'll have so much fun building your own bouquet and taking it home.

Here's your plan for grabbing coffee, exploring a tropical indoor farmers market, and playing shuffleboard. Watch the video 👇

Beat the winter blues with a farmers market at an indoor tropical oasis 

Indoor Farmers Market

Order a coffee or espresso drink at Red June Cafe's walk-up window in Bucktown before heading to the nearby indoor farmers market.

Coffee at Cafe

💪 Pro Tips
• Order your beverage at the walk up window
• This cafe is only a 10 minute walk from Royal Palms!


Grab a coffee at Red June Cafe

Browse local goods and treats at the Wicker Park Farmers Market, hosted indoors at Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club on select Sundays. Enjoy snacks, seating, and post-market games.

✅ Before you go
• Check to see what Sundays the farmers market is at Royal Palms here: https://www.royalpalmschicago.com/farmersmarkets


💪 Pro tips
• Sign up for Yoga at the Palms before exploring the farmers market (ticket includes a post-class cocktail) 


Explore an indoor farmers market

This is your plan to extend the farmers' market season all year round.

Before heading to a bright and tropical indoor oasis,

you're going to want to fuel up at Red June Cafe,

where you can go inside or use their walk-up

window to order and pick up your beverage.

Then you'll head to the Wicker Park Farmers Market,

which is hosted indoors on select Sundays at Royal Palms.

you can stroll in between the shuffleboard courts

of your favorite makers while discovering new vendors.

There's plenty of seating there to enjoy your food,

or play one of the other games they have around the venue.

Here's your plan for playing padel, enjoying amenities, and socializing at Chicago's Union Padel Club. Watch the video 👇

Check out Union Padel Club, Chicago’s first premium indoor padel club that just opened in West Loop.

Chicago’s Hottest New Sport

Play padel at Chicago's Union Padel Club—book a court, join leagues, and enjoy modern amenities at this premium indoor sports venue.

Padel court booking

✅ Before you go
• Book a reservation here: https://www.unionpadelclub.com/

💪 Pro tips
• Free parking right outside on Paulina St! 

Book a court at Union Padel Club 🏓

I just played Padel for the first time and this is definitely my new favorite sport.

Union Paddle Club opened a little over a month ago in

West Loop, and we had such a blast learning how to play.

Co-founder Fabian and general manager Ben gave us a mini

lesson in the rules before we tried to play solo.

You can try it for yourself by booking a court by the hour,

getting a monthly membership or reservation pack,

The club also offers awesome amenities for members,