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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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2024 Premium Season Tickets
2024 Premium Season Tickets things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
New Year's Eve, Dec 31, 2024 (Tuesday) Concert event in Chicago, IL USA

2024 Premium Season Tickets December 31, 2024 at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island in Chicago, IL 12:00AM


2day Ticket: CircuitMOM & CircuitSON Presents
2day Ticket: CircuitMOM & CircuitSON Presents things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
Aug 10, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Chicago, IL USA

2day Ticket: CircuitMOM & CircuitSON Presents August 10, 2024 at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, IL 12:00AM

311: Unity Tour with special guests AWOLNATION & Neon Trees
311: Unity Tour with special guests AWOLNATION & Neon Trees
Jul 21, 2024 (Sunday) Concert event in Chicago, IL USA

311: Unity Tour with special guests AWOLNATION & Neon Trees July 21, 2024 at The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds) in Chicago, IL 6:30PM

50th Anniversary of A Prairie Home Companion
50th Anniversary of A Prairie Home Companion things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
Jul 21, 2024 (Sunday) Concert event in Chicago, IL USA

50th Anniversary of A Prairie Home Companion July 21, 2024 at The Chicago Theatre in Chicago, IL 7:30PM

80's Night Featuring: The Breakfast Club at Q Bar Darien
80's Night Featuring: The Breakfast Club at Q Bar Darien things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
Next Month, Apr 27, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Darien, IL USA

80's Night Featuring: The Breakfast Club April 27, 2024 at Q Bar Darien in Darien, IL 8:00PM


A BARRIE COLE PLAY FESTIVAL: HAMBURGERS AND DISAPPOINTMENT
A BARRIE COLE PLAY FESTIVAL: HAMBURGERS AND DISAPPOINTMENT things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
May 02, 2024 (Thursday) to May 19, 2024 (Sunday) Theater event in Chicago, IL USA

Four Two-Character Plays CHICAGO, IL – Sweetback Productions, in collaboration with Labyrinth Arts, is proud to announce Hamburgers and Disappointment: Plays about Enoughness, a festival of works by Barrie Cole playing in repertory, May 2 - 19 at 7:30 p.m., at Labyrinth Club, 3658 N.

A Day To Remember - The Least Anticipated Album Tour
A Day To Remember - The Least Anticipated Album Tour things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
Jul 25, 2024 (Thursday) Concert event in Chicago, IL USA

A Day To Remember - The Least Anticipated Album Tour July 25, 2024 at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island in Chicago, IL 6:30PM

Â??The Handsome Devilz Celebrating 15 Years!
Â??The Handsome Devilz Celebrating 15 Years! things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
Memorial Day Weekend, May 25, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Chicago, IL USA

Â??The Handsome Devilz Celebrating 15 Years! May 25, 2024 at Reggie's Rock Club in Chicago, IL 8:00PM

Aaron May - MAKEORBREAK North American Tour
Aaron May - MAKEORBREAK North American Tour things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
Jun 01, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Chicago, IL USA

Aaron May - MAKEORBREAK North American Tour June 01, 2024 at Concord Music Hall in Chicago, IL 7:00PM


Ace Hardware Corporation's 100th Anniversary Celebration
Ace Hardware Corporation's 100th Anniversary Celebration things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
Aug 09, 2024 (Friday) Concert event in Chicago, IL USA

Ace Hardware Corporation's 100th Anniversary Celebration August 09, 2024 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL 8:00PM

Action Bronson at Vic Theater
Action Bronson at Vic Theater things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
Next Week, Apr 03, 2024 (Wednesday) Concert event in Chicago, IL USA

Action Bronson April 03, 2024 at Vic Theater in Chicago, IL 8:00PM

Adam Paddock, Rebecca Brunner, Midamerican Elevator
Adam Paddock, Rebecca Brunner, Midamerican Elevator things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
Next Weekend, Apr 07, 2024 (Sunday) Concert event in Chicago, IL USA

Adam Paddock, Rebecca Brunner, Midamerican Elevator April 07, 2024 at Beat Kitchen in Chicago, IL 7:30PM

Adam Paddock, Rebecca Brunner, Midamerican Elevator
Adam Paddock, Rebecca Brunner, Midamerican Elevator things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
Next Weekend, Apr 07, 2024 (Sunday) Concert event in Chicago, IL USA

Adam Paddock, Rebecca Brunner, Midamerican Elevator April 07, 2024 at BEAT KITCHEN in CHICAGO, IL 7:30PM

Adrianne Lenker at The Chicago Theatre
Adrianne Lenker at The Chicago Theatre things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
Jun 28, 2024 (Friday) Concert event in Chicago, IL USA

Adrianne Lenker June 28, 2024 at The Chicago Theatre in Chicago, IL 7:30PM

Aida at Civic Opera House
Aida at Civic Opera House things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
Tomorrow, Mar 29, 2024 (Friday) Theater event in Chicago, IL USA

Aida March 29, 2024 at Civic Opera House in Chicago, IL 7:00PM

Aida at Civic Opera House
Aida at Civic Opera House things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
Next Week, Apr 01, 2024 (Monday) Theater event in Chicago, IL USA

Aida April 01, 2024 at Civic Opera House in Chicago, IL 7:00PM

Aida at Civic Opera House
Aida at Civic Opera House things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
Next Week, Apr 04, 2024 (Thursday) Theater event in Chicago, IL USA

Aida April 04, 2024 at Civic Opera House in Chicago, IL 2:00PM

Aida at Civic Opera House
Aida at Civic Opera House things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
Next Weekend, Apr 07, 2024 (Sunday) Theater event in Chicago, IL USA

Aida April 07, 2024 at Civic Opera House in Chicago, IL 2:00PM

Aidan Bissett at Lincoln Hall
Aidan Bissett at Lincoln Hall things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
Next Month, Apr 30, 2024 (Tuesday) Concert event in Chicago, IL USA

Aidan Bissett April 30, 2024 at Lincoln Hall in Chicago, IL 8:00PM

Air Play Moon Safari at Auditorium Theatre
Air Play Moon Safari at Auditorium Theatre things to do on a rainy day in Chicago, IL
Oct 08, 2024 (Tuesday) Concert event in Chicago, IL USA

Air Play Moon Safari October 08, 2024 at Auditorium Theatre in Chicago, IL 8:00PM

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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


Free Chicago Visitor Guide


Chicago Southland Visitors Guide

Chicago Southland Visitors Guide



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