McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
Park

McCormick Tribune Ice Rink | © Jeffrey Jung 2008/WikiCommons
You may have to fight off a hoard of tourists, but the atmosphere is worth it. The McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park is the most picturesque place for a skate in Chicago, so long as you’re prepared to wait for it. Weekends draw large crowds and big lines, so try to come at off-peak hours. Even after the Christmas decorations are gone, nothing beats skating in the shadows of the skyline.