Skydeck: Visit the iconic Willis (Sears) Tower and step out onto The Ledge, a glass balcony extending four feet outside the 103rd floor.
Chicago River Architecture Cruise: Explore Chicago’s world-famous architecture from the water. Tours are offered daily during warmer months.
Architecture Foundation River Cruises: Offered by the Chicago Architecture Center, these tours provide in-depth insight into the city’s buildings and urban design.
Museums and Art Galleries
The Art Institute of Chicago: One of the oldest and largest art museums in the United States, housing more than 300,000 works from all continents and time periods.
Museum of Science and Industry (MSI): Experience a variety of exhibits focusing on science, technology, and history, including a coal mine, U-505 submarine, and the Henry Crown Space Center with a simulated moon rocket launch.
The Field Museum: Known for its natural history exhibits, including Sue the T. rex and Evolving Planet.
Parks and Outdoor Activities
Millennium Park: Visit “the Bean,” a popular sculpture, and enjoy concerts at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion during summer evenings.
Navy Pier: Offers a variety of attractions, including the Centennial Wheel, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, and boat tours.
Lincoln Park Zoo: One of only a few free admission zoos in the U.S., home to more than 1,100 animals representing 200 species.
Sports Events
Wrigley Field (Cubs) and Guaranteed Rate Field (White Sox): Catch a game at two of Major League Baseball’s iconic stadiums.
United Center: Watch the Chicago Bulls or Blackhawks compete in basketball or hockey, respectively.
Soldier Field: Home to the NFL’s Chicago Bears during football season.
Nightlife and Entertainment
Nightlife: Explore neighborhoods such as Wicker Park, Lincoln Park, and River North for bars, clubs, and live music venues.
The Second City: A renowned improv comedy theater where many famous comedians got their start.
Blue Man Group: Experience this unique, high-energy performance at Briar Street Theater.