The 4 Best Places to Ice-Skate in Chicago

The 4 Best Places to Ice-Skate in Chicago

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Created by PureWow • Updated On: December 7, 2015

Even though our chances of falling while ice-skating are a little higher than we’d like (there’s a 100 percent chance), it wouldn’t be the holiday season if we didn’t lace up our skates at least once.

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McCormick Tribune Ice Rink is one of The 4 Best Places to Ice-Skate in Chicago.

1. McCormick Tribune Ice Rink

7.4
201 E Randolph St (at Millennium Park), Chicago, IL
Skating Rink · Grant Park · 36 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: The McCormick Tribune ice rink in Millennium Park is offering free skating lessons during the Chicago Public School holiday break (that’s December 21 to 31). Read more.

Maggie Daley Ice Skating Ribbon is one of The 4 Best Places to Ice-Skate in Chicago.

2. Maggie Daley Ice Skating Ribbon

8.9
337 E Randolph Dr (Columbus Drive), Chicago, IL
Skating Rink · Grant Park · 20 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: The windy rink has gorgeous skyline views and plenty of spots for a hot-chocolate pit stop. Read more.

Wicker Park is one of The 4 Best Places to Ice-Skate in Chicago.

3. Wicker Park

8.8
1425 N Damen Ave (btwn Wicker Park Ave & Schiller St), Chicago, IL
Park · Wicker Park · 37 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Just east of Wicker Park’s fountain, the chilly spot has hours determined by Mother Nature: When the water is frozen, the rink will be open. For warm sips, head to the nearby Mindy’s Hot Chocolate. Read more.

The Peninsula is one of The 4 Best Places to Ice-Skate in Chicago.

4. The Peninsula

9.2
108 E Superior St, Chicago (at N Michigan Ave.), Chicago, IL
Hotel · Streeterville · 71 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: There’s decor inspired by an Alpine village, heated lounges and a little “Chalet” slinging hot chocolate, Champagne and German spiced wine. Read more.