Explore Chicago! Our friendly city is full of top choices for visitors year round. And we’ve made it easy for you to find the things that you like to do.
- Navy Pier
With more than 50 acres of parks, shops and restaurants along the lakefront, Navy Pier's attractions include the IMAX Theatre, the Ferris Wheel, the Chicago Children's Museum and the Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
- Millennium Park
This new cultural hot spot features a spectacular elliptical sculpture by Anish Kapoor, the beautifully landscaped Lurie Garden, the Frank Gehry designed Jay Pritzker Pavilion, and a digitally - animated water fountain created by Jaume Plensa.
- Lincoln Park Zoo
Visit one of the last free zoos in the country with an exciting African Journey exhibit, experience the newly renovated Farm-in-the-Zoo, or enjoy a magical ride on the Ameritech Endangered Species Carousel.
- John G. Shedd Aquarium
From beluga whales to frolicking sea otters, and lively penguins to exotic fish, the Shedd is the world's largest indoor aquarium offering more than 8,000 aquatic animals.
- Art Institute of Chicago
A cultural gem which boasts one of the nation's largest collections of Impressionist works, the Art Institute offers an extensive permanent collection of paintings, drawings, photography and textiles as well as rotating special exhibits.
- Museum of Science and Industry
More than 800 interactive exhibits are open to touch, create and explore at this museum for all ages. The Museum of Science and Industry is the largest science museum in the Western hemisphere.
- The Field Museum
Learn about different worlds, cultures and environments through the various permanent exhibits found at The Field Museum. Discover Sue, the largest and most complete T.Rex ever found or descend into an Egyptian tomb. Be dazzled by sparkling gems or come close to the man-eating lions of Tsavo.
- Sears Tower Skydeck
Breath-taking 360-degree views from North America's tallest building. At 103 stories high, the Skydeck offers an unparalleled view of Chicago and four surrounding states.
- Chicago Cultural Center
See the world's largest Tiffany stained-glass dome at this architectural showplace for the performing, literary and visual arts. Here you can enjoy a wealth of exciting, free exhibits.
- Chicago Children's Museum
Hands-on exhibits and new activities daily make every visit special for kids and adults.
- Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Chicago's acclaimed symphony led by Daniel Baremboim performs more than 200 concerts annually from September - June.
- Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum
The Adler fuels the imagination of its visitors with all-new exhibits and state-of-the-art computer technology in the world's first Star Rider Theater.
- The Hancock Observatory
The 94th-floor observatory, more than 1,000 feet above Chicago, features an open-air Skywalk, Sky Tours, which takes you on a personal audio tour of Chicago, and Soundscope 3-D "talking" telescopes.
- Museum of Contemporary Art
Known as Chicago's largest museum for contemporary art, the museum highlights today's most innovative and exciting artists.
- Chicago History Museum
Visit the oldest cultural institution and keeper of Chicago's memories.
- Macy's on State Street
Holding both fashion and historical stature, Macy’s on State Street is truly one of Chicago’s finest icons. As the world’s second largest department store, Macy’s on State Street houses 800,000 square feet of couture, ready to wear, and home fashions. Designed by architect Daniel Burnham, the State street store opened in 1852 and in 1979 was listed in the National Register of Historic Places for both its beauty and historical significance. Macy’s on State is responsible for many Chicago traditions including: the Walnut Room, Frango® Mint Chocolates, and the ever famous annual holiday windows and Great Tree showcase.