Events may be canceled, and life will still be restricted, but one day, the stay-at-home order will be lifted, and we will be able to go out and do things again! Here are 35 things we can’t wait to do once quarantine ends.
Chicago is full of great venues like Thalia Hall, The Metro, Aragon Ballroom, Riviera Theatre, House of Blues, Concord Music Hall… the list goes on and on.
Drinking on a rooftop, overlooking the lake and city skyline sounds like the perfect way to spend an evening.
An evening at Chicago’s Michelin-starred restaurants, like Alinea, Acadia, Oriole, or Smyth, with our loved ones can’t come soon enough.
The beaches and lakefront remain closed, but one day, soon we will be able to exercise along the lakefront.
2020 has been one of the worst years for many, so we all deserve a full day of treating ourselves after this is all over.
Remember traveling? I can’t wait to pay $15 for an airport beer before jetting off to a new exotic location.
Starved Rock is only a short trip from Chicago. But, as everyone knows, it’s usually full of people. Hiking without having to worry about social distancing sounds amazing.
Cooling off at one of the many waterparks in and around the city seems like the ideal way to pass a hot, humid summer day in Chicago.
Checking out mummies at the Field Museum or the submarine at the Museum of Science + Industry is high on our to-do list after the quarantine ends.
We’re severely missing gossiping over cold brews, lattes, and tasty pastries from my favorite local independent coffee shop.
Being able to hug and sit next to loved ones is something we took for granted before the quarantine.
Chicago is home to some of the best shops, including thrift stores and designer outlets.
We can’t wait to check out the weekly fireworks at Navy Pier, on a boat cruise, or along the shore.
Sports remain canceled, but we are looking forward to spending the afternoon at Wrigley Field cheering on the home team.
Window shopping down the Mag Mile and stopping by our favorite shops will be a great way to spend a weekend.
Millennium Park is full of fun summertime activities like concerts, movie nights, and other shows.
Jazz festivals, Lollapalooza, Riot Fest, Spring Awakening… one day, festivals will be back on the schedule.
We are dreaming of renting a kayak or a pontoon with a group of friends down the Chicago River.
There are so many unique neighborhoods to try in Chicago. Pilsen, Wrigleyville, and Boystown are a few that have tons of personality and local businesses to try out.
Learning more about the city while on one of the architecture tours is another activity you might have overlooked the first time around. Now that quarantine is ending, why not take advantage of this amazing offering?
There are a ton of local breweries to try out and enjoy a hoppy IPA on the patio this summer.
Get cultured at an art museum like the Museum of Contemporary Art, The Art Institute of Chicago, and the National Museum of Mexican Art.
The 606 trail has been closed for more than a month, but we’re looking forward to a jog down the shaded path.
We know you’ve been ordering a pizza weekly, but it might be a while before dine-in is normal again. A fresh, Chicago-style pizza after a full day of exploring the city will be a great way to celebrate the end of quarantine.
Mimosas. Bloody Marys. Waffles. Bacon. Need we say more?
Cooling off in a pool, surrounded by others, sounds like a great Saturday.
Heading to Grant Park, Humboldt Park, or Ward (A. Montgomery) Park with a picnic basket would be a tasty way to pass a Sunday afternoon.
Now that we can’t, all we want to do are touristy things like the Skydeck at Willis Tower or 360CHICAGO at what was formerly known as the John Hancock Building.
We’re ready to laugh our stress away at an improv or comedy show at the Second City.
Lincoln Park Zoo and the gorillas are calling my name!
Going for a climb at First Ascent or stretching at a yoga session at Yogaview would help relieve some of the stress building up from the quarantine.
Do you think North Avenue Beach misses us as much as we miss it?
Going to a play at The Chicago Theatre or Broadway Playhouse is going to happen as soon as the quarantine is over.
A full night out with friends and strangers at Boystown bars is much needed.
Ready to dance the night away at some of the best local clubs in Chicago!
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