Winter temperatures in Chicago are brutal.
So brutal that most days you're better off just staying inside.
Which is why Chicagoans (and visitors to the city) are more than ready to take advantage of the warmer weather when spring finally rolls around.
Our guide will provide you with some ideas for getting outside and enjoying the sun and the city.
And don't worry — there are indoor activities too for those days or nights where it doesn't really feel like spring.
Taste bacon-inspired dishes from some of Chicago's best chefs at Baconfest, which runs April 17th to 18th at the UIC Forum.
Toast to Cinco de Maya with one of Masa Azul's 90 different tequila flavors; the bar has a number of very rare bottles, so chances are you haven't heard or tasted much of the tequila options there.
For Masa Azul's menu, click here >
Lounge on the lawn and listen to one of the many artists that perform at Chicago's Ravinia Festival which runs from mid-May till September and features genres ranging from symphony to rock to country.
For a complete schedule of artists and to buy tickets, click here >
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