Bongo Room
1152 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL 60605

Serving breakfast and lunch, this sibling to the popular Wicker Park location serves omelets, breakfast burritos and upscale flapjack offerings such as the “Oreo cookie” for breakfast. If you’re looking for lunch, seasonally inspired salads and sandwiches highlight the menu.

Custom House
500 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60605

Custom House, led by Shawn McClain, named Best Chef Midwest by the James Beard Foundation in 2006, focuses on offering the finest artisanal meats and fresh, seasonal ingredients. Unlike most classic steak houses, Custom House allows carnivores to savor their meat raw, cured, marinated, braised, roasted and slow-cooked.

Garrett Popcorn Shop
4 East Madison Ave., Chicago, IL 60602

Since 1949, Chicagoans have been enjoying Garrett Popcorn, Carmel Corn, and Cheese Corn. The popcorn is hot-air popped using no oils or fats.

Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum
1300 S. Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605

Situated at a prime point along Chicago 's vaunted lakeshore, The Adler Planetarium sits on what was once known as Northerly Island . Like the land link that eventually connected it to the mainland, the planetarium has directed visitors' eyes toward the heavens since it first opened for business in 1930 (thanks largely to the vision of its founder, Max Adler).

Chicago Symphony Orchestra
220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is the heartbeat of Chicago. The CSO has numerous concerts and special events throughout the year. See the full list at their website. Tickets range from $10 to $200.

Chicago Trolley and Double Decker Bus Co.
401 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60609

Daily tours of Chicago in San Fransisco-style trolleys and London-style buses, narrated by expert guides, are offered here. Take Chicago trolley tours as a worry-free way to get around the city of Chicago; it's "Hop On Hop Off". 

Lincoln Park Zoo
2200 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL 60614

Lincoln Park Zoo, located in Chicago, is among the oldest zoological gardens in the country (established in 1868) and is also among the most modern. Generations of Chicago kids and visitors to the city alike take the time to stand face to face with apes and even go palm-to-palm with them through the glass. Human-to-animal interaction is mixed with the heavily scientific- and research-based initiatives here.

Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60637

The Museum of Science and Industry, one of the most beloved and visited museums in the world, has origins that are tied to two great World's Fairs and to civic spirit and imagination of Chicago businessman Julius Rosenwald.

Navy Pier
600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL 60605

Navy Pier, one of the top tourist attractions in Chicago and the country, is visited by almost nine million visitors per year. From dining to shopping, boat tours to countless entertainment options, Navy Pier in Chicago is a must-stop for a wide range of visitors--Chicago residents already know and love it!Watch our latest video offering and take a quick, two-minute narrated tour through the highlights at Navy Pier, stern to bow.

Shedd Aquarium
1200 S. Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605

Being the new museum in Grant Park when it opened in 1930, the Shedd Aquarium had its work cut out. Today, it houses nearly 22,000 aquatic animals and 1,500 species, and more than two million people per year take it all in.

Shoreline Sightseeing
600 E. Grand St., Chicago, IL 60611

Shoreline Sightseeing offers a range of boat tours showcasing Chicago's spectacular skyline and colorful history.

Soldier Field
1410 South Museum Campus Drive, Chicago, IL 60605

Historic home of the Chicago Bears, Soldier Field is sacred space to Chicago's legions of Bears fans.      

Spertus Museum
610 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60605

At Chicago's Spertus Museum, expect to see a permanent collection of Judaica, a hands-on archaeology exhibit for children, and temporary and raveling exhibitions.

The Field Museum
1400 S. Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605

Chicago's famed Field Museum, housed in the Fine Arts Building of the 1893 Columbian Exposition, is dedicated to the study of the naturial sciences.

The Freedom Museum
435 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

Chicago's McCormick Tribune Freedom Museum teaches guests about their First Amendment rights and how those rights protect their freedom as Americans.  

The Morton Arboretum
4100 Illinois Highway 53, Lisle, IL 60532

A top Chicago nature site, The Morton Arboretum boasts more than 3,000 trees, shrubs, and other vegetation across its 1,700-acre site.

Chicago Trolley and Double Decker Bus Co.
401 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60609

Daily tours of Chicago in San Fransisco-style trolleys and London-style buses, narrated by expert guides, are offered here. Take Chicago trolley tours as a worry-free way to get around the city of Chicago; it's "Hop On Hop Off". 

Shoreline Sightseeing
600 E. Grand St., Chicago, IL 60611

Shoreline Sightseeing offers a range of boat tours showcasing Chicago's spectacular skyline and colorful history.