Meoweler
United States

Chicago / Windy city wonders

MeowScore 😼71/100
What is MeowScore?
🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😼
🚗 Traffic density 😾
🔈 Noisiness 😼
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😸
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

June

Perfect weather for outdoor activities and festivals.

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january

Visit to see the winter wonderland at Millennium Park and ice skate on the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink.

💕
february

Celebrate Valentine's Day with loved ones and dine at Chicago's top restaurants

🍀
march

St. Patrick's Day Parade and celebrations throughout the city

⚾
april

Chicago Cubs Opening Day at Wrigley Field and explore the blossoming flowers at Garfield Park Conservatory

🍺
may

Enjoy the beautiful weather and visit Navy Pier's Beer Garden

🎶
june

Attend the Chicago Blues Festival and enjoy outdoor activities along Lake Michigan

🎆
july

Experience the fireworks and festivities on Navy Pier for Independence Day

🍔🎵
august

Taste of Chicago and annual Lollapalooza music festival

🎷
september

Chicago Jazz Festival and visit the Lincoln Park Zoo

🎃
october

Scare yourself silly at the Halloween parade and go apple picking at local orchards

🎁
november

Shop for holiday gifts at the Christkindlmarket and enjoy the beautiful fall colors in Millennium Park

🎄
december

Marvel at the lights and decorations at the Magnificent Mile festival of lights and feel the holiday cheer all around the city

⚖️

Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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Chicago is not as expensive as New York or LA, but it's still a big city with high prices for food, accommodation, and entertainment.

Try visiting during the off-season for lower prices. Check out local markets and street food vendors for cheaper meals.

Usual visit duration

3-5 days

Exploring iconic landmarks and attractions

Usual visit duration

3-5 days

Exploring iconic landmarks and attractions

Chicago offers a mix of culture, history, and entertainment that can be seen with multiple days of sightseeing.

Tipping

15-20%

Common to tip servers and bartenders

Tipping

15-20%

Common to tip servers and bartenders

Most places accept credit cards. Splitting the bill is common.

internet situation

great Speed

Relatively fast with good isp options

great Availability

Most areas have access to high-speed internet

excellent Cellular

Great coverage from major carriers

Electric socket type A

Common in North and Central America, and Japan. Mind voltage difference, especially for Japan (100V).

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biking possible

Great bike lanes

walkable

Great parks & sidewalks

LGBTQ friendly

Progressive attitudes

This cat's got skyscraper envy - giant beam prey on every street corner.

But beware the Windy City - mouse catchers may need extra paws.

Things to do

The mainstream

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Art Institute of Chicago
🌇
Skydeck Chicago
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Lincoln Park Zoo
🎡
Navy Pier
🐾
The Bean

The mainstream

🎨
Art Institute of Chicago

A massive museum that houses some of the world's best art collections. Cats will love staring at all the different textures and colors!

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Skydeck Chicago

A high-up observation deck with incredible views of the city below. Brave cats can even walk onto a glass ledge that's 1,353 feet up!

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🐆
Lincoln Park Zoo

A free zoo with all kinds of animals to watch, plus beautiful gardens and city views. It's a purrfect spot for cats who love nature!

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🎡
Navy Pier

A boardwalk-style amusement park right on the lake. Perfect for cats who love a view and a thrill!

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🐾
The Bean

A giant, reflective bean sculpture in the heart of downtown. Cats will love seeing themselves in this weird, metal mirror.

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Off the beaten path

1
Chicago Secret Food Tour
2
The Happy Place
3
Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
4
The 606
5
The Violet Hour

Off the beaten path

1
Chicago Secret Food Tour

Discover hidden food spots in the Loop cat-italizing on Chicago history! 🍽️🎉🐱🌭

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2
The Happy Place

Interactive pop-up exhibit to brighten your day. Think: ball pit, confetti, and kittens! 😻🎉🐾

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3
Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool

A secluded garden oasis in Lincoln Park. Perfect for cat napping. 😴🌺🐾

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4
The 606

3-mile trail on an elevated railway line. Cats can walk, run or bike! 🚴‍♀️🐱🌳

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5
The Violet Hour

Speakeasy-style cocktail bar with a secret entrance behind an unmarked door. 🍸🚪🤫

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biking possible

Great bike lanes

walkable

Great parks & sidewalks

LGBTQ friendly

Progressive attitudes

Mindful meoweler tips

Explore Downtown Chicago

Cat tourists can hop onto one of the famous water taxis to navigate the river, enjoy jazz and blues performances, or grab some deep-dish pizza at Gino’s East or Lou Malnati's!

Take a Stroll in Millennium Park

Cat tourists can pose for images beside the Bean, explore the Lurie Garden, and thrill at visual arts, music, and theatre performances all summer long!

Watch a Chicago Cubs Game at Wrigley Field

As a cat, you’ll enjoy watching cat-friendly professional sport of Baseball in the pet-friendly park - where dogs can join in on the fun too! Don't forget to grab some hot dogs and a craft beer from Goose Island to chow down while enjoying the game!

Useful external sites

www.choosechicago.com

Choose Chicago↗

Official tourism website for Chicago, providing information on attractions, events, and accommodations in the city.

www.transitchicago.com

Chicago Transit Authority↗

Official website for the public transportation system in Chicago, including bus and train schedules and fares.

www.timeout.com/chicago

Time Out Chicago↗

Online platform featuring recommendations for things to do, restaurants, bars, and entertainment in Chicago.

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