Housed in the Palace of Fine Arts from the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition, the Museum of Science and Industry has a German World War II submarine, a Boeing 727, a 40-foot water vapor tornado, and a chick hatchery making it the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere.
A Chicago landmark extending nearly a mile out into Lake Michigan, Navy Pier is the top tourist and leisure destination in the Midwest. Discover theaters, museums, restaurants, shops, dining, sightseeing cruises, special events, and more. Free admission, open year-round.
Located in the Museum Campus, the Shedd Aquarium holds 32,000 aquatic animals making it one of the largest indoor aquariums in the world. Some of the wildlife you can see are stingrays, whales, otters, amphibians, jelly fish, sea lions, and other adorable and curious creatures.
Various special cruises offered daily departing from Navy Pier.
Enjoy spectacular views spanning up to four states. Experience interactive exhibits and The Ledge, a glass balcony experience extending four feet outside the 103rd floor of the Willis Tower.
Enjoy 75-minute tours that provide a look at 100 years of history at Wrigley Field including the clubhouse, press box, dugout, sections of the field, and more.
Warm up at these world-class museums.
Diana Thater: The Sympathetic Imagination presents a series of immersive film and video installations that push the limit of these media to imagine animal experiences in natural habitats.
Tours offer a great way to see Chicago when it’s too windy, feet are tired, or you want to hear from an expert. Check out these concierge-recommended tours.
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Magnificent Mile Not only does the Magnificent Mile on Michigan Ave. contain the water tower with dozens of shops in itself, but it also contains any store you can think of from high-end apparel to all sorts of electronics. Bonus: The Mag Mile is filled with restaurants and bars, so stop for casual drink, a… Read more »
Written by Dustin Ford One of Chicago’s favorite Summer events is Movies in the Park. It brings people together from all over the city to enjoy the fleeting weather. Nothing says summer like a couple drinks, fresh cut grass, and watching movies with your friends and family. The Events These showings draw huge crowds and… Read more »