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
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
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
The city’s starting point for all things architecture, design and history
millennium park
Chicago’s motto, urbs in horto “city in a garden” is personified at this lakefront crown jewel
360 Chicago
Magnificent views on the Magnificent Mile with a daring option to Tilt over the street below
navy pier
Chicago’s lakefront treasure is where you will find restaurants, rides and much more
lincoln park zoo
This 35-acre free zoo is one of the oldest in the country
Boat Tours
shoreline sightseeing
Head out for informative Lake Michigan and architecture river tours departing daily from Michigan Ave. and Navy Pier
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
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
The official architecture river tour of the Chicago Architecture Center
Island Party Boat
A floating tiki bar with daily Lake Michigan and Chicago River tours
Segway Tours
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
Offering a diverse selection of walking, bus and ‘L tours that showcase Chicago’s architecture
AOT transportation
For a truly special tour, why not hire your own car and driver for sightseeing YOUR way
Museums
chicago architecture center
The city’s starting point for all things architecture, design and history
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
Showcasing Chicago’s history, culture and milestones
the art institute
Founded in 1879, this Chicago treasure is one of the nation’s oldest and largest art museums
shedd aquarium
Situated on the Museum Campus and home to thousands of species of beautiful fish and marine life
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
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
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
This massive art deco structure was the largest building in the world when completed in 1930
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