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Chicago Tourism and Sightseeing
Just minutes from downtown Chicago, the Southland offers outstanding restaurants, shopping and antiquing, plus a huge array of lodging and a variety of meeting and convention facilities.

Major attractions in the Southland include TOYOTA PARK, home of Chicago Fire Soccer Club and an outdoor concert venue; Balmoral Park, Illinois' premier harness racing facility; the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre for the top names in popular music and Standard Bank Stadium, home of Windy City ThunderBolts Baseball. The Chicago Southland is great for families with a variety of attractions and activities, including two children’s museums, waterparks, nature centers, biking/hiking trails, professional sports teams, railfan sites, and a variety of family-friendly dining options. Annually the region hosts over 500 fun festivals!

Easily accessible to Midway and O'Hare International Airports and interstates I-55, I-57, I-80, I-90, I-94, I-294 and I-355, the Chicago Southland is Chicago's most convenient and affordable destination!

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And So I Watch You From Afar & Caspian
And So I Watch You From Afar & Caspian things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
Jul 25, 2024 (Thursday) Concert event in Chicago, IL USA

And So I Watch You From Afar & Caspian July 25, 2024 at House of Blues Chicago in Chicago, IL 7:00PM


Andres Cepeda at Riviera Theatre- IL
Andres Cepeda at Riviera Theatre- IL things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
Next Month, Apr 13, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Chicago, IL USA

Andres Cepeda April 13, 2024 at Riviera Theatre- IL in Chicago, IL 7:30PM

Andrew Cushin at BEAT KITCHEN
Andrew Cushin at BEAT KITCHEN things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
May 09, 2024 (Thursday) Concert event in Chicago, IL USA

Andrew Cushin May 09, 2024 at BEAT KITCHEN in CHICAGO, IL 8:00PM

Andrew Cushin at Beat Kitchen
Andrew Cushin at Beat Kitchen things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
May 09, 2024 (Thursday) Concert event in Chicago, IL USA

Andrew Cushin May 09, 2024 at Beat Kitchen in Chicago, IL 8:00PM

Andrew Cushin: Waiting For The Rain 17+ at Beat Kitchen
Andrew Cushin: Waiting For The Rain 17+ at Beat Kitchen things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
May 09, 2024 (Thursday) Concert event in Chicago, IL USA

Andrew Cushin: Waiting For The Rain 17+ May 09, 2024 at Beat Kitchen in Chicago, IL 8:00PM


Anfang, Mr. Underhill, Jesus Freak, Carnivore Mommy
Anfang, Mr. Underhill, Jesus Freak, Carnivore Mommy things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
May 22, 2024 (Wednesday) Concert event in Chicago, IL USA

Anfang, Mr. Underhill, Jesus Freak, Carnivore Mommy May 22, 2024 at Reggie's Music Joint in Chicago, IL 8:00PM

ARC Music Festival at Union Park
ARC Music Festival at Union Park things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
Aug 30, 2024 (Friday) Concert event in Chicago, IL USA

ARC Music Festival August 30, 2024 at Union Park in Chicago, IL 12:00AM

Architects w/ Of Mice And Men at Riviera Theatre- IL
Architects w/ Of Mice And Men at Riviera Theatre- IL things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
May 17, 2024 (Friday) Concert event in Chicago, IL USA

Architects w/ Of Mice And Men May 17, 2024 at Riviera Theatre- IL in Chicago, IL 7:30PM

Arden Jones at Subterranean
Arden Jones at Subterranean things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
Today, Mar 28, 2024 (Thursday) Concert event in Chicago, IL USA

Arden Jones March 28, 2024 at Subterranean in Chicago, IL 8:00PM


Argentina v Ecuador at Soldier Field
Argentina v Ecuador at Soldier Field things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
Jun 09, 2024 (Sunday) Sports event in Chicago, IL USA

Argentina v Ecuador June 09, 2024 at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL 5:30PM

Arklight at Cubby Bear
Arklight at Cubby Bear things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
Jun 08, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Chicago, IL USA

Arklight June 08, 2024 at Cubby Bear in Chicago, IL 9:00PM

As I Lay Dying Us Summer '24 Tour at House of Blues Chicago
As I Lay Dying Us Summer '24 Tour at House of Blues Chicago things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
Jul 21, 2024 (Sunday) Concert event in Chicago, IL USA

As I Lay Dying Us Summer '24 Tour July 21, 2024 at House of Blues Chicago in Chicago, IL 6:30PM

Ash with Felukah at Thalia Hall
Ash with Felukah at Thalia Hall things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
May 04, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Chicago, IL USA

Ash with Felukah May 04, 2024 at Thalia Hall in Chicago, IL 8:00PM

Asian AF at Harris Theater
Asian AF at Harris Theater things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
Next Month, Apr 20, 2024 (Saturday) Theater event in Chicago, IL USA

Asian AF April 20, 2024 at Harris Theater in Chicago, IL 7:00PM

Atmosphere - Tour De Friends Part Deux
Atmosphere - Tour De Friends Part Deux things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
May 03, 2024 (Friday) Concert event in Chicago, IL USA

Atmosphere - Tour De Friends Part Deux May 03, 2024 at The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed) in Chicago, IL 8:00PM

Augustana at Park West
Augustana at Park West things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
Next Month, Apr 26, 2024 (Friday) Concert event in Chicago, IL USA

Augustana April 26, 2024 at Park West in Chicago, IL 7:30PM

Austin Meade w/ The Bart Attacks at Cubby Bear
Austin Meade w/ The Bart Attacks at Cubby Bear things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
Tomorrow, Mar 29, 2024 (Friday) Concert event in Chicago, IL USA

Austin Meade w/ The Bart Attacks March 29, 2024 at Cubby Bear in Chicago, IL 8:30PM

Austin Millz at Concord Music Hall
Austin Millz at Concord Music Hall things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
Next Weekend, Apr 06, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Chicago, IL USA

Austin Millz April 06, 2024 at Concord Music Hall in Chicago, IL 10:00PM

Autoheart, Argonaut & Wasp, Raegan at Bottom Lounge
Autoheart, Argonaut & Wasp, Raegan at Bottom Lounge things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
Easter Weekend, Mar 30, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Chicago, IL USA

Autoheart, Argonaut & Wasp, Raegan March 30, 2024 at Bottom Lounge in Chicago, IL 7:00PM

Automatic Monster at Cubby Bear
Automatic Monster at Cubby Bear things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
Jun 29, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Chicago, IL USA

Automatic Monster June 29, 2024 at Cubby Bear in Chicago, IL 9:00PM

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Best Time to Visit Chicago


The best time to visit Chicago Southland is in the summer and fall. Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the upper 60's and highs in the upper 70's. Nights are cool with lows in the upper 50's. Fall temperatures are cold with averages in the mid 40's and highs in the mid 50's. Fall nights are cold with lows in the mid 30's.

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Monthly Temperatures in Chicago


Month Low Avg High
January 14.3 22.0 29.6
February 19.2 27.0 34.7
March 28.5 37.3 46.1
April 37.6 47.8 58.0
May 47.5 58.7 69.9
June 57.2 68.2 79.2
July 63.2 73.3 83.5
August 62.2 71.7 81.2
September 53.7 63.8 73.9
October 42.1 52.1 62.1
November 31.6 39.3 47.1
December 20.4 27.4 34.4

Chicago Visitor Bureau


Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau

Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau


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Chicago Southland Visitors Guide

Chicago Southland Visitors Guide



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