Woodhaven, Cold Beers, and Moo-Lix

Why this works

Woodhaven is the kind of park locals keep to themselves — forested, quiet, close to the lake — and it sets a tone that's easy and unhurried. Tree Brewing follows with something cold and unpretentious, the right gear-shift after a walk. Moo-Lix caps it with the city's best soft-serve, though a heads-up: dairy allergy means this last stop doesn't work as written, so swap it for a drive along Lakeshore with something from a nearby spot instead.