Parks and Concert Venues From Tombstone to Chicago's Lakefront

4.5 (117)

Mon – Sun, Open 24 hours

311 E Allen St

Right on Allen Street, this small green space offers a quiet rest stop between Tombstone's louder historical attractions. Pagoda architecture defines the grounds, a statue honors town founder Edward Schieffelin, a playground sits nearby, and the park is open 24 hours.

4.6 (2,995)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 10:00 – 20:00; Fri – Sat, 10:00 – 00:00 (+1)

600 E. Grand Avenue

Navy Pier's 13-acre front lawn links the city and shoreline with wide lawns and performance stages. Its signature fountain turns into a splash pad in summer and an ice rink in winter, and people stroll with a drink, spread a picnic or sit and watch.

Tue – Fri, 12:00 – 18:00

640 W Cermak Rd

Concerts and DJ nights fill this 55,000-square-foot music hall in Pilsen, a well-lit, huge room tuned with advanced acoustics. Outside, a small area holds a couple of food trucks between sets, and pricing runs mid-range.

4.5 (16,005)

Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00

1410 S. Museum Campus Drive

Built in 1924 on Chicago's lakeshore, this open-air stadium blends neoclassical architecture with 2003 upgrades. Home to the Chicago Bears, it also hosts large concert tours and international soccer matches, massive screens keep views clear from the 200 level, and public transit works well.