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9 things to try before Chicago's winter

Marc Sednaoui
LAYOUT EDITOR

Chicago is one of the most exciting
places to live in the United States--from
exploring downtown, to startup companies,
to deep dish pizza, museums, blues music and
architecture. But let’s face it; Chicago has a harsh
winter that Alaska couldn’t even compete with
last year. That’s why you should try at least once
these summer activities before the winter season
strikes again:

1. Bike Downtown Chicago:

Get lost by bike in downtown Chicago.
Stop to take selfies, eat some famous Deep Dish
Pizza (totally recommended) and stop for a
break at Millennium Park. If you don’t have a
bike yet, Chicago has Divvy Bikes, 3 bike sharing
system that gives you unlimited 30-minute rides
per day for only seven dollars.

2. Enjoy the Beach:

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Yes, Chicago has miles of beach.
You can swim in the lake and enjoy getting
tanned on the sand. It is a different feeling from
swimming in the sea. It is not salty; it is as if
you are swimming in pure water. The beach is
a must-go before winter, because the lake gets
cold quickly and freezes. Cost: Free!

3. Bat from Food Trucks:

Food Trucks are not available all
year long. They are all over Chicago during the
summer since people are more likely to be on
the street. Food Trucks range from the ones that
offer delicious cupcakes to the ones that make
you tasty sandwiches you’ve have never tried
before. You can track the food trucks online on
this website: www.chicagofoodtruckfinder.com
Cost: $2—7

4. Attend Festivals:

Festivals are packed during the
summer in Chicago. Since it’s already August,

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you are right on time for the most awaited
festival in Chicago: The Jazz Festival. It runs
from August 28 to 31 at the Cultural Center in
the Millennium Park. Cost: Free!

5. Visit Navy Pier

Navy Pier is Chicago’s number one
tourist attraction. You can’t come to Chicago
without at least checking why Navy Pier is on
top of the list. Go with your friends and enjoy
a walk all the way to the end. Cost: Free!

6. Go to the Zoo

Chicago has two Zoos: Lincoln Park
Zoo & Brookfield Zoo. Some of the animals
come out only in the summer. You have to catch
them before they hibernate inside their cages.
From polar bears to gorillas, you will definitely
find them all. Cost: Lincoln Zoo (Free) 8:
Brookfield Zoo ($16.95) _

7. Rock Climb Outdoors

Rock Climbing is one the most

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exciting sports you can try. With good
weather, you can climb outdoors in Chicago
without a jacket. The Rock Climbing Club at
IIT can provide you gears, places to climb,
transportation and an amazing experience.
Email iitclimbing@gmail.com to join.

8. Play Ball Outside

Volleyball or Soccer! IIT has a Beach
Volleyball court that can only be used in the
summer! If you a soccer fan, enroll in the HT
Soccer league outdoor open to all students. This
is a must do before the winter comes as you will
only enjoy outdoor sports during the summer.

9. BBQ at the Quad

Grill up some grub at the Quad, or
attend Rush week. They have plenty of good
BBQ and you will definitely enjoy the welcoming

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Check out

www.iit.edu/welcome_week

for more information!

RED OUT!

See RED on August 24th and wear

your favorite red ||T gear!

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