MAY 2026
2026 Best of Chicago Travel Awards: Top Luxury Destinations & Experiences
modernluxury.com/2026-best-of-chicago-travel-awardsBrunches, Spa Days, And More Ways To Celebrate Mother’s Day In Chicago This Year
secretchicago.com/things-to-do-for-mothers-day-in-chicago-2026Hit the water with these unique boat tours for families in Chicago
chicagoparent.com/things-to-do/family-boat-tours-chicagoExploring the Maritime Wonders of Chicago and Lake Michigan
newcity.com/2026/05/06/lake-effect-exploring-the-maritime-wonders-of-chicagoPost by Stephanie N - style & sewing
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There’s no better way to experience Chicago in the summer than from the water. ☀️🚤 @Chicago Boat Company Cruised the river with friends on an electric Duffy boat from The Chicago Boat Company and it was such a fun, relaxing way to see the skyline, bridges, and riverfront views. Bluetooth-friendly, BYOB, easy to drive, and perfect for a group outing, date, or girls night. One of my favorite Chicago summer activities. 🌆✨ #chicago #chicagosummer #boatcruise #chicagoboat #thingstodoinchicago
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3 Chicago boat experiences — each with a completely different vibe 🚤🌆 🚕 Chicago Water Taxi The affordable, laid-back, local option. Less of a tour and more of a scenic ride through the city for the price of a coffee. Open-air views, river breeze, and easily the best way to get to Chinatown during the summer. Start at Ogilvie Station, hop on the water taxi, and it becomes the perfect city adventure when coming in from the suburbs. 🔥 Chicago Fireboat Tour @Chicago Fireboat Tours The historic, adventurous, nostalgic experience — and surprisingly one of the best architectural tours on the river too. Cruising aboard a retired fireboat feels like stepping into Chicago history, with incredible skyline views, fascinating stories behind the buildings, and the unique experience of passing through the Chicago Locks where the river meets Lake Michigan. 🌿 Chicago Boat Company @Chicago Boat Company – Rockwell on the River The hidden gem, peaceful, neighborhood escape. Located on the quieter North Branch of the Chicago River, this feels completely different from downtown. Think electric boats, tree-lined river views, and a slower pace that makes you forget you’re in the middle of Chicago. Bonus: grab food from Soul & Smoke in the same building as the boat check-in before heading out on the river. Each one shows a different side of the city — from skyline moments to calm river escapes — and honestly, Chicago is best experienced from the water. Which one is your favorite? #chicagosummer #chicagoriver #chicagoboat #thingstodochicago #chicagobucketlist
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Another chi summer itinerary for the next time your friends come to visit 🤸🏻💌 #chicagoitinerary #chicagosummer #chicagorestaurants @tinytappandcafe
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