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From outdoor adventures to the finest in seasonal dining across the city, your Chicago winter adventure starts here. by rachel bertsche ultimate winter OutdOOr Adventures For Choose Chicago chair Desirée Rogers, there's plenty of appeal to be found in outdoor activities—even when the temperatures drop. A s the White House Social Secretary, Desirée Rogers was credited with turning the president's house into "the people's house." Today, the CEO of Johnson Publishing has a similar task at home: As chair of the nonprofit tourism organization Choose Chicago, she's helping show the world all our city has to offer—and that starts outside. There may be snow on the ground and a chill in the air, but that doesn't mean you should hole up at home, she says. "Bundle up, then get out there. Winter in Chicago is the most beautiful season. "I live on the Near North Side, so I love to walk along North Avenue into Lincoln Park, head up to Fullerton, and then come back along the lake. I pick a sunny day, and if you have the right clothing on, it's a perfect stroll. There's a great view of the city once you hit the lakefront, and the trees give you a nice shield from the wind. You'll see the natural beauty of the park, there's a little snow on the ground— it really is a winter wonderland. "Sky R ink (108 E. Superior St., 312-337-2888; chicago.peninsula.com) is the rooftop ice skating rink at the Peninsula Hotel, four stories above Michigan Avenue. Skating at Millennium Park is great, too, but I love the Sky R ink because you get a view. "There's a statue of Lincoln—it's called Abraham Lincoln: The Man—on the east lawn of the Chicago History Museum (1601 N. Clark St., 312-642- 4600; chicagohistory.org). There's a little hill right there where I love to watch kids go sledding. "Nothing says winter in Chicago like a Bears game. Outside at Soldier Field (1410 S. Museum Campus Dr., 312-235-7000; ticketmaster.com for tickets) is so spectacular. You've got the action, the crowd, the people. It's cold, but you wear your Bears gear!" There's more To a ChiCago winTer Than Cold and snow— comforting eats, breathtaking views, world-class performances, and indulgent luxuries all contribute to the city's most glorious season. whether you'd rather bundle up and stroll in the crisp lakefront air or hibernate in front of a fire with a stiff drink and a decadent meal, we've unearthed everything you need to make this your best winter yet, with a little help from our team of local experts. here, they reveal their favorite ways to ring in the season. photography by patrick L. pyszka/choose chicago (skating); anthony tahLier (firepLace) 120 michiganavemag.com