Chicago has countless amazing things to see and do. From architectural river tours and important works of art to segwaying past the “Bean” in Millennium Park and Tilting out over the Magnificent Mile, every day is another opportunity to experience something you will never forget.

Attractions

chicago maggie daley park

maggie daley park

Named in honor of Mayor Daley’s wife, this dynamic park, adjacent to Millennium Park, a must-do for families

Skydeck Chicago

Featuring spectacular views spanning up to four states and The Ledge for those who dare 

360 family shot

city mini golf

This 18-hole miniature golf course, located in beautiful Maggie Daley Park, features unique Chicago themed obstacles throughout the course

Chicago Architecture Center Sights museums

chicago architecture center

The city’s starting point for all things architecture, design and history

chicago millennium park

millennium park

Chicago’s motto, urbs in horto “city in a garden” is personified at this lakefront crown jewel

360 family shot

360 Chicago

Magnificent views on the Magnificent Mile with a daring option to Tilt over the street below

Navy Pier chicago ferris wheel

navy pier

Chicago’s lakefront treasure is where you will find restaurants, rides and much more

chicago lincoln park zoo

lincoln park zoo

This 35-acre free zoo is one of the oldest in the country

Boat Tours

chicago tour boat shoreline sightseeing

shoreline sightseeing

Head out for informative Lake Michigan and architecture river tours departing daily from Michigan Ave. and Navy Pier

kayak chicago river tour

kayak chicago

As you paddle down the river, this one-of-a-kind experience gives you a whole new perspective of the city

wendella sightseeing lucia

wendella sightseeing

This family-owned sightseeing company offers 45 & 90-minute river tours as well as a 90-minute river and lake tour

chicago's first lady architecture river tour

Chicago's first lady

The official architecture river tour of the Chicago Architecture Center

chicago island party boat skyline

Island Party Boat

A floating tiki bar with daily Lake Michigan and Chicago River tours 

Segway Tours

chicago tour boat shoreline sightseeing

Steve's segway tours

Glide through Chicago and experience the most interesting and scenic destinations and landmarks, courtesy of expert tour guides

Specialty Tours

Chicago Crime Tours

Guided bus and walking tours investigate gangsters like Al Capone & John Dillinger

chicago architecture center walking tour wrigley

Chicago architecture center

Offering a diverse selection of walking, bus and ‘L tours that showcase Chicago’s architecture

chicago architecture center walking tour wrigley

AOT transportation

For a truly special tour, why not hire your own car and driver for sightseeing YOUR way

Museums

Chicago Architecture Center Sights museums

chicago architecture center

The city’s starting point for all things architecture, design and history

chicago international museum of surgical science

international museum of surgical science

Set in a majestic mansion overlooking Lake Shore Dr. and devoted to the history and science of medicine

Newberry Library

This free and independent research library specializes in the humanities and geneology

Chicago History Museum

chicago history museum

Showcasing Chicago’s history, culture and milestones

art institute Chicago Attractions

the art institute

Founded in 1879, this Chicago treasure is one of the nation’s oldest and largest art museums

Shedd Aquarium Chicago Point of Interest

shedd aquarium

Situated on the Museum Campus and home to thousands of species of beautiful fish and marine life

Field Museum Chicago Sights Museums

field museum

Situated on the Museum Campus this natural history institution is also home to a T-Rex named Sue

Museum of Science and Industry Chicago sights museums

Museum of Science and industry

The largest science center in the Western hemisphere featuring interesting and engaging exhibits

Points of Interest

Wrigley Building

This Mag-Mile landmark was originally built as the headquarters of Wrigley Gum  

Historic Water Tower Points of Interest

Historic Water Tower

This treasured landmark is one of the few surviving structures from the Great Chicago Fire of 1871

nature boardwalk

On the grounds of the Lincoln Park Zoo, this Jeanne Gang designed installation frames the city skyline

cloud gate

Cloud Gate by Anish Kapoor is the centerpiece of Millennium Park and an Instagram favorite

Merchandise Mart shopping

merchandise mart

This massive art deco structure was the largest building in the world when completed in 1930

Picasso Sculpture Chicago Point of Interest

picasso sculpture

This untitled sculpture by Pablo Picasso is located in the Loop’s Daley Plaza

fort dearborn

At the intersection of Michigan Ave. and Wacker Dr. and originally built in 1803 as a military fort