Chicago in June is an Extravaganza of Events and Festivals
Average temperature low and high: 53°-66°
In June, Chicago is the belle of the Midwest ball, donning her best weather for you. Fancy a run with the critters? "Run for the Zoo" invites you to scamper amidst animal habitats. Blues your groove? The world's largest Blues Festival has you covered. A smorgasbord of events await: Swedish culture at Andersonville Midsommarfest, a sizzling Pride Bar Crawl, the genre-hopping Heatwave Music Festival, the colorful Pride Fest, and the drool-worthy Food Truck Fest. Pack your dancing shoes and an appetite.
Chicago is awesome for outdoor lovers too. Consider going for a Kayak ride down the Chicago River; there are tons of places you can go to get a unique view of the city's skyline and surrounding nature areas.
Visit the Smart Museum of Art
While you're in town, make a stop at this museum on the University of Chicago's campus. The David and Alfred Smart Museum of Art has a permanent collection of 15,000 works of art, often used for students at the university, but also open for public viewing.