Best Attractions in Chicago

Navy Pier was originally built as an industrial pier in 1916, became a US military training center in 1941, and today it's used for recreation with activities such as the Chicago Funhouse Maze, the Centennial Wheel, the Shakespeare Theater, IMAX Theater, Crystal Gardens, and Children's Museum, plus dining and shops.

Chicago 360 Observation Deck, formerly the John Hancock Tower, offers views from the 94th floor and features the tilt attraction where glass goes right over the road; it can be accessed with the Chicago City pass.

The Centennial Wheel is a 200 ft ferris wheel offering views of the skyline and lakefront; the ride takes around 15 minutes and the gondolas are climate controlled.

One of the oldest continuously operating zoos in North America, this free urban zoo is home to a diverse collection of animals in a beautiful park setting. It's a beloved Chicago institution.

The Shedd Aquarium is located on the shores of Lake Michigan with over 32,000 animals from across the world including sharks, dolphins, sea turtles, and Penguins, with a Caribbean Reef exhibit and an Amazon Rising exhibit, and is part of the Chicago City pass.

A building with amazing architecture, best viewed by stretching your neck and looking up.

A building with amazing architecture, best viewed by stretching your neck and looking up.

Le Skydeck Chicago, situé au sommet de la Willis Tower, offre des vues imprenables sur la ville et permet de sortir sur le Ledge, une boîte en verre.

Chicago Architectural Cruise es un crucero arquitectónico.

360 Chicago, situé au 94e étage de l'ancien John Hancock Center, offre des vues imprenables sur la ville, surtout au coucher du soleil.

The Chicago Cultural Center is a free cultural center worth visiting for its stunning building built in 1897, where you can appreciate the stained-glass domes and exhibits.

Garfield Park Conservatory, one of the largest botanical conservatories in the U.S., features thousands of plant species from around the world in permanent and seasonal displays and offers free admission with encouraged donations.

One of Chicago's most popular beaches, offering sandy shores, recreational activities, and iconic views of the skyline. It's a quintessential summer destination.

This thrilling attraction at the John Hancock Center offers a unique perspective of the City where visitors can experience the sensation of being tilted outward 1,000 ft up high.

Building that contains the 360 Chicago observation deck.

The Chicago Shoreline Sightseeing Tour takes you down the Chicago River through downtown Chicago and allows you to learn fun facts and history behind Chicago's architecture.

A tour company based in the Streeterville neighborhood that offers a variety of bike tours of Chicago.

Chicago Theatre District, ubicado en The Loop, es un destino para los amantes de los musicales, con teatros, parques y restaurantes.

Experience Chicago's world-renowned architecture from the unique perspective of its scenic rivers. This guided tour offers fascinating insights into the city's history and design.