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Category: Sightseeing - Chicago Attractions & Activities
Address: 875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60661
After 40 seconds in John Hancock's elevator, visitors are transported many stories above Chicago. From there, the city's third-largest building offers views that stretch out to 80 miles on a clear day. Food and drink are available in the restaurant and lounge, and informational exhibits are on display in four...
Category: Sightseeing - Chicago Attractions & Activities
Address: Cermak Rd at S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
One of Chicago's most unique neighborhoods, Chinatown offers Far Eastern charm in the Midwest. Featuring scores of terrific Chinese and Cantonese restaurants and bakeries, the neighborhood has a special place in the hearts (and stomachs) of folks who visit. Shoppers also enjoy cozy, family-owned bookstores and gift...
Category: Parks - Chicago Attractions & Activities
Address: 205 E Randolph Dr, Chicago, IL 60601
One of Chicago's top attractions, Millennium Park is a 24˝-acre park that features an ice-skating rink, outdoor theaters, and attractive tree-lined promenades. Thousands of people gather here each day to take in the park's beauty over lunch or to enjoy its many fascinating sights, among them the dynamic "Crown...
Category: Chicago Attractions & Activities
Address: 1340 Glenview Rd, Glenview, IL 60025
Though typically overshadowed by some of the area's more well-noted courses, this demanding course packs a punch. Winding through a densely wooded area, most of this course demands accuracy off the tee and caution on approach shots. Greens are typically firm, increasing the difficulty of stopping approach shots near...
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Chicago Attractions & Activities
Address: 1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
This aquarium, the largest of its kind, houses both saltwater and freshwater exhibits, along with the Caribbean Coral Reef. When you go, you'll want to see the Oceanarium, which showcases marine mammals from the Pacific Northwest and includes sea otters and beluga whales. A colony of penguins in a naturalistic...
Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum
Category: Museums - Chicago Attractions & Activities
Address: 1300 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
This eye-catching, twelve-sided building includes two sky theaters, one of which was the first planetarium in the western hemisphere. The theaters depict the night sky and allow visitors an up-close look at distant planets, moons, and galaxies. The complex also features exhibition rooms, a café, and a StarRider...
Category: Parks - Chicago Attractions & Activities
Address: 6401 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
After a hectic day, why not spend time in the serenity of a classic Japanese garden? Chicago's Jackson Park offers one of the best. Osako Garden features a teahouse and several rock gardens. Originally opened in 1893, the park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, who included reflecting pools and perennial gardens...
Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise
Category: Chicago Attractions & Activities
Address: 224 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60604
Seeing Chicago's architectural beauty from the decks of a river cruiser is a must. One of the city's most unique tours, the river cruise, hosted by the Chicago Architectural Foundation, takes you along the north and south shores of the lake. Tours are available late April through mid-November and run about an hour and...
Category: Historic Sites - Chicago Attractions & Activities
Address: 11141 S Cottage Grove Ave, 14 miles from downtown, Chicago, IL 60628
Conceived of by George M. Pullman (of Pullman car fame) as a model neighborhood for his factory workers, this late 19th-century town originally featured residences, a school, a hotel, a bank, a church, and ahead-of-their-time conveniences like indoor plumbing. Having survived threats of redevelopment over the last...
Category: Historic Sites - Chicago Attractions & Activities
Address: 1060 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60613
This cozy stadium's friendly atmosphere asserts strong appeal for Chicago Cubs fans. First opened in 1914, the facility boasts ivy-covered brick walls in the outfield and a manual scoreboard that helps promote a good-old-days ambience. The place is such a local legend that any visit to Chicago must include a day at...
