The city of Chicago is a wonderful place to enjoy the holiday season. The whole place comes alive with dazzling lights, elegant displays, and a wonderful festive atmosphere.
Whether you want to get out and see the sights or you prefer to stay warm indoors with a hobby or activity, Montgomery Place Senior Living Community in Chicago has you covered.
Winter is a magical time of the year in Chicago. Despite the chilly weather, the snow makes the whole city sparkle. With light shows, Christmas and holiday markets, and live performances, there is much to do to help you get into the season's spirit.
Because winter is a relatively low season for tourism in Chicago, many popular attractions experience somewhat lighter crowds than normal. You can enjoy museums, theater, great restaurants, shopping, comedy clubs, and all the wonderful things Chicago is famous for while you enjoy the place at its loveliest. Access to all the city offers in winter is just a bus ride from Independent Living at Montgomery Place.
On those days when you'd rather not brave the weather, Chicago features many interesting indoor activities for you to enjoy.
See famous works of art at the Art Institute of Chicago, one of the oldest and largest museums in the U.S.
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry displays over 50 decorated Christmas trees for the Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light exhibit.
Winter flower shows happen at Garfield Park Conservatory and Lincoln Park Conservatory, where it is green and lush year-round. Admission is free, but reservations may be required.
Montgomery Place offers holiday-themed films and concerts that can be enjoyed in the lounge. You or your loved one can make Christmas ornaments, wrap gifts, decorate wreaths, enjoy fiber arts like knitting, crocheting, and sewing, baking holiday treats, take part in community events like gift exchanges and game night, and share memories with others to feel the warmth of the season.
If you have grandkids in town, everyone will enjoy seeing Chicago all lit up for the holidays. The grounds of Lincoln Park Zoo are turned into a twinkling winter wonderland during the winter months with ZooLights. This long-time family-friendly tradition features over 2.5 million lights, hundreds of radiant holiday displays, themed lighting concepts, a Light Maze, and ticketed rides.
Always admission-free, Christkindlmarket is a German-style outdoor shopping experience where visitors can stroll through magical holiday villages, participate in special events, and find unique vendor products from around the world. A large indoor and outdoor holiday experience in Chicago is Light Up the Lake on the Navy Pier, featuring lakefront lighting exhibits, an outdoor ice-skating rink, cozy firepits, and the enclosed Centennial Ferris Wheel.
Winter is an excellent time to explore Chicago's diverse restaurant scene. A Chicago food tour can take you through everything from deep-dish pizza to Chicago-style hotdogs, Italian beef sandwiches, and more. Many of Chicago's renowned restaurants offer delicious seasonal menus.
There are lots of convenient transportation options available to you! Check out our blog on transportation for seniors in Chicago to learn more.
Montgomery Place offers engaging activities all year long and is an especially fun place to be during the holidays. Located in Chicago's Hyde Park residential neighborhood, the community is convenient to all the exciting winter activities happening in the city.
Contact us today to learn more about our living options. We provide several medical and lifestyle assistance levels to ensure safety, mobility, and happiness to members who want to live their best lives.