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If it always takes a little while for your party guests to begin talking and enjoying each other’s company, you may want to introduce conversation starters to jump-start your summer bash. With fun games that act as conversation starters, people tend to quickly start connecting with each other. So, build up the next bash at your apartments in Chicago with these interesting activities.
Famous
If you have a bunch of movie and music enthusiasts coming together, give them a chance to play Famous to get to know each other. Once all your guests arrive, have them come together in a circle to play. Start by saying the name of a famous person everyone will know. The next person should say the name of another famous person who is connected to the first in some way. Then, the next person will guess the connection, and then the game starts over.
Bingo
With Bingo, you can have all the guests at your Chicago apartments get to know each other a little bit better in a short amount of time. You will have to set up this game ahead of time, using your knowledge of your guests. Create the playing boards by putting personal characteristics of each guest into the squares. When your guests arrive, pass out the cards and have them try to fill them in by asking the other guests leading questions.
Teeth
You will have your guests howling in laughter within minutes by playing Teeth. To start this game, have everyone pick their favorite fruit or vegetable. Then start by saying the name of their choice fruit or vegetable twice, then the name of the next one in line. For example, your group may start by saying “blackberry blackberry, cauliflower cauliflower.” Then, the next starts with “cauliflower cauliflower.” The catch is that each player must say their phrase without once showing their teeth. If the person talking shows their teeth, then anyone in the group can alert the rest by yelling “teeth” and flapping their arms in protest.
After things simmer down, give our team at The Montrose a call at 866-659-3593 to learn about ways to upgrade your apartment before your next bash.
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The Montrose Apartments in Chicago, Illinois, offer easy proximity to the best of the "Windy City." As the blustery days of winter pass, spring days arrive and it’s one of the best seasons to enjoy the city.
1. Visit Lincoln Park Zoo
A balmy spring day is perfect for a visit to the 35-acre Lincoln Park Zoo. Less than five miles south of The Montrose, the Zoo still offers free admission and is just as magical as remembered from childhood.
2. Challenger Playlot Park
When you enjoy living at our pet-friendly apartments in Chicago, it’s great to have a city dog park within walking distance. The Challenger Playlot Park spans almost an acre and is a fun place to hang out with your canine companion on a spring afternoon.
3. Rainy Day? Visit the Chicago History Museum
Spring showers can fall in the city, but a rainy day is perfect for the Chicago History Museum on North Clark Street. From the city’s earliest days to its modern history, explore the museum and get to know your city better.
4. Shop for Spring Flowers
Nothing says spring like a bouquet of fresh blooms displayed in your home. Chicago offers an array of shopping opportunities, and there is no shortage of florists. From boutiques with exotic varieties to specialty florists and family-owned shops that have served the city since the 1930s, Chicago has it all.
5. Park Hop
The Chicago Park District manages more than 500 parks and spring is the time to explore these green spaces. Each offers Chicago residents a place for play, picnics, exercise, and relaxation. Some such as Millennium Park are contemporary, while others such as Garfield Park are an oasis for gardens, ball fields, and scenic paths ideal for walking, jogging, and biking.
6. Dine Outdoors
Spring allows residents to indulge balcony dining at our apartments in Chicago. It also makes it easy to dine outdoors at one of the city’s many outstanding restaurants. Choose from neighborhood restaurants with patio dining for a romantic dinner or one of the many cafes for weekend brunch.
7. Enjoy a Festival
Chicagoans love a good celebration and spring in the city means festivals. Check out the Chicago Festival and Event Guide for the best of spring, including events showcasing movies, music, food, and the arts.
Located in the city’s historic Uptown neighborhood, The Montrose Apartments in Chicago combine on-site amenities with elegant floor plans and location close to shopping, dining, and attractions. Contact our office for information on available floor plans.
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Nestled near Lake Michigan, the weather can be unrelenting during the winter months. That's why when spring rolls around, people are always looking for things to celebrate spring. Creating a "spring bucket list" is a good way to start your plans. The Montrose Apartments in Chicago, Illinois, are located close to many different attractions and hot spots that you can use to quickly fill up that list of things to do.
What's on Your Spring Bucket List?
Chicago's spring weather is perfect for many outdoor activities. Averaging in the 50 to 60-degree range, you can spend your time in the sunshine without being too uncomfortable. There are several unique things you can place on your bucket list, including:
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Taking a road trip to a bed and breakfast or nearby tourist attraction
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Spring cleaning your apartment and getting it all spic and span for summer
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Going on a hike in the great outdoors
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Feeding the birds at the park or build a small bird feeder for your patio
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Having a picnic and share some tasty food and drinks in the park
The list of fun things to do is endless. It's limited only by your own level of creativity. Walk or drive through your neighborhood and find out what is in walking distance for other fun spring activities.
Explore Your Community
No matter where you live in Chicago, each little neighborhood has its own little atmosphere and community vibe. Visit different neighborhoods and find out why people love to come home to the Windy City. Visit historical places or find an art museum. Everywhere you go you will find an opportunity to learn about the city and its people.
Our apartments in Chicago, Illinois, offer the best in modern luxury in the historic Uptown neighborhood. Call our office to schedule a tour of our apartment community. We are happy to help go over all of the floor plans that are currently available and give you a tour of our apartments so you get a feel for what living in style is like. Visit our website and give us a call. Don't settle for less than the best. The Montrose Apartments is an excellent choice! We look forward to speaking with you.
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