Chicago Attractions Guide
There's always plenty to see and do while in Chicago. In addition to our favorite attractions listed below, be sure to spend some time exploring Chicago's beautiful lakefront, beaches, parks (e.g., Grant Park and Buckingham Fountain), the riverwalk and Chicago's outstanding outdoor public art (to name a few fun activities!).
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Navy Pier 600 E. Grand Avenue Chicago, IL 60611 312-595-PIER Navy Pier Tour Map It! |
Navy Pier is the most popular tourist and leisure destination in Illinois. Located just east of downtown, the Pier offers 50 acres of pure fun...parks, shops, restaurants, attractions, sightseeing & dining cruise boats, exhibition facilites and other amenities. Navy Pier offers year-round fun for visitors of all ages, and is a definite "must see" while in Chicago! |
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Navy Pier IMAX Theatre 700 E. Grand Avenue Chicago, IL 60611 312-595-5629 Navy Pier Tour Map It! |
IMAX grabs your senses. Projection lamps so bright you can see them from the moon. A sound system so precise you can hear a pin drop from across the room and know exactly where it fell. The Navy Pier IMAX Theatre is customized with a 440 seat auditorium designed to ensure you're always in the center of the action - no matter where you're sitting. |
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John Hancock Observatory 94th Floor 875 N. Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60611 888-875-VIEW Magnificent Mile Tour Map It! Get Coupon! |
Conveniently located in the heart of the Magnificent Mile, the John Hancock Observatory is a "must do" when in Chicago. The 94th floor observatory sits atop the 1,127 foot John Hancock Center and offers the best views in the city. Stop #9, Magnificent Mile Tour. |
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Millennium Park 201 E. Randolph Street Chicago, IL 60601 312-742-1168 Millennium Park Tour Map It! |
Millennium Park is one of the most popular destinations in Chicago. Opening in 2004 to rave reviews, this 24.5 acre park is one of the great public spaces in Chicago. It features sculptures, fountains, galleries and one of the best outdoor concert venues in the nation. See our Millennium Park Tour for more information. |
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Lincoln Park Zoo 2200 N. Cannon Drive Chicago, IL 60614 312-742-2000 Lincoln Park Map It! |
One of the nation's oldest zoos housing 1,200 animals representing 230 species. This outstanding FREE zoo is open 365 days per year, and includes a children's zoo, Farm-in-the-Zoo and a carousel. The Lincoln Park Zoo is a world of wildlife situated in beautiful Lincoln Park, just minutes north of downtown Chicago. |
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Chicago Cultural Center 78 E. Washington Street Chicago, IL 60602 312-744-6630 Loop/Architecture Tour Map It! |
The Chicago Cultural Center is home to the City of Chicago's Office of Cultural Affairs and regularly has free concerts, special exhibits and programs in its galleries. The building itself, originally built as the city's central library, is worth the visit. Stop #1 on Loop / Architecture Tour. |
