One of the single best things about the Fall season is the amazing colors. The normally-green leaves and foliage turn a warm orange and red. While this change in seasons can be admired from anywhere, the Chicago Botanic Garden is one of the best places to check it out. It spans 385 acres and features millions of different plants and trees, many of which change colors when the seasons change. There are also yoga classes and other various events that take place there throughout the Fall. The botanic garden is just a little bit south of Highland Park, but the drive up from Chicago is definitely worthy of the sights you will see.<\/span><\/p>\n

8. Stuff Your Face at the Chicago Gourmet<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re anything like us, you love to eat. Chicago is one of the best places in the country for delicious grub, but on the week of September 19<\/span>th<\/span> to 24<\/span>th<\/span>, things get kicked up a notch. This is because the annual Chicago Gourmet is in town. This is the 10<\/span>th<\/span> year of the event that features some fantastic events and even better food from all over the world. This event takes place at Millennium Park in the downtown\/Grant Park neighborhood and is sure to be one of the most exciting things happening in Chicago this Fall.<\/span><\/p>\n

9. Go to the Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival<\/h3>\n

When many people think of the fall, they think of Halloween. If that describes you, then you might want to check out the Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival (which runs from October 6<\/span>th<\/span> to 8<\/span>th<\/span>). This festival is all about pumpkins. Carving them, viewing them, and much more! There is, of course, a variety of games, rides, food and live entertainment as well. This festival takes place in Highwood, which is just a little bit north of Highland Park.<\/span><\/p>\n

10. Grab a Coffee and Explore<\/h3>\n

One of the best fall activities in Chicago is simply exploring by foot. Grab a coffee or a water and start walking through the streets of Chicago. There is no better way to explore a city than by foot. Abd Fakk is the perfect time for one of those long walks outside.<\/p>\n

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While the summertime in Chicago is a great time to check out a Cubs game or Millennium Park, summer is sadly nearing its close. However just because fall is looming (it officially begins on September 22nd), doesn\u2019t mean you are limited to staying inside. In fact, there are tons of great outdoor fall activities in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":6898,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"yes","_lmt_disable":"no","footnotes":""},"categories":[152],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-6885","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-chicago-living"},"yoast_head":"\n