Chicago place to visit

Brookfield Zoo

Illinois, Brookfield · Brookfield Zoo · 8400 31st St, Brookfield, IL 60513, USA

Lions, tigers, dolphins & more frolic in natural indoor & outdoor settings at this wildlife park.

Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain

Chicago Loop, Chicago · Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain · 301 S Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA

Among the world’s largest, Grant Park’s 3-level rococo fountain (1927) offers light & water shows.

Cloud Gate

Chicago Loop, Chicago · Cloud Gate · 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA

Huge outdoor sculpture shaped like a bean & allowing for views from its many mirrored sides.

Riverwalk

Chicago Loop, Chicago · Riverwalk · Chicago, IL 60601, USA

Navy Pier

Streeterville, Chicago · Navy Pier · 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

Former Navy training center draws crowds with carnival rides, restaurants, shops & fireworks.

Lincoln Park Zoo

Lincoln Park, Chicago · Lincoln Park Zoo · Chicago, IL 60614, USA

Millennium Park

Chicago Loop, Chicago · Millennium Park · Chicago, IL 60602, USA

24.5-acre green space with a video display, the reflective "Bean" sculpture & an outdoor theater.

Chicago River Boat Architecture Tours

Streeterville, Chicago

Informative boat tours along the Chicago River offer insights into the city's architecture.

MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM

Streeterville, Chicago · MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM · 435 N Michigan Ave Suite G, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

Interactive museum with 14 installations including a speakeasy, mini golf, and a pool filled with sprinkles.

Chicago Cultural Center

Chicago Loop, Chicago · Chicago Cultural Center · 78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA

Adler Planetarium

Near South Side, Chicago · Adler Planetarium · 1300 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA

Interactive exhibits & high-tech sky shows entertain stargazers, lakefront views are a bonus.

Shedd Aquarium

Near South Side, Chicago · Shedd Aquarium · 1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA

State-of-the-art indoor aquarium, famous for its variety of habitats & views of Lake Michigan.

Field Museum

Near South Side, Chicago · Field Museum · 1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA

The Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago Loop, Chicago · The Art Institute of Chicago · 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, USA

Renowned art museum holding nearly 300,000 works from all over the world, spanning many centuries.

Skydeck Chicago

Chicago Loop, Chicago · Skydeck Chicago · 233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606, USA

103rd floor of the Willis Tower with clear observation boxes & views extending to four states.

Wrigley Field

Lake View East, Chicago · Wrigley Field · 1060 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60613, USA

Ivy-clad walls & manual scoreboard add retro charm to the 2nd oldest baseball stadium in the majors.

The Chicago Theatre

Chicago Loop, Chicago · The Chicago Theatre · 175 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA

Opened in 1921, this grand French Baroque theater hosts concerts, comedy shows, and more.

Starbucks Reserve Roastery

River North, Chicago · Starbucks Reserve Roastery · 646 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

Sprawling 5-story coffee destination with a bakery, Italian dining, and a rooftop cocktail bar.

Giordano''s

Chicago Loop, Chicago · Giordano''s · 223 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60606, USA

Neon Gardens

Sheffield & DePaul, Chicago · Neon Gardens · 2576 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA

London house 85 E wacker Dr, Chicago 60601

Costera Cocina Tulum

Fulton Market District, Chicago · Costera Cocina Tulum · 850 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

Vibrant restaurant serving coastal and Mayan cuisine in a lively yet serene space.