Lincoln Park Zoo
In 1868, two pairs of swans were gifted to the city of Chicago by New York City’s Central Park, marking the start of North America’s
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In 1868, two pairs of swans were gifted to the city of Chicago by New York City’s Central Park, marking the start of North America’s
Officially named Cloud Gate, “The Bean” is the most popular feature of Millennium Park, an unmistakable 110-ton steel sculpture that reflects Chicago’s skyline. There isn’t
This must-see fountain in Millenium Park has 2 huge towers displaying the faces of 1,000 Chicagoans. Water spouts from the mouths of their 50 foot
Nicknamed “Chicago’s Front Yard” for its prominent placement on Lake Michigan in the city’s central business district, Grant Park contains some of Chicago’s most iconic
Since 1879 the Art Institute of Chicago has been building its impressive collection which now numbers more than 300,000 pieces. It’s subject matter is vast,
The home of the Chicago Cubs is among MLB’s oldest baseball stadiums, second to only Fenway Park in Boston. It was built in 1914, renamed
Nearly 10 Million people visit Chicago’s Navy Pier each year, making it one of the most popular tourist attractions in the entire Midwest. Originally built
The author of The Wizard Of Oz, Lyman Frank Baum, lived a few miles from this park in the 1890s. The City of Chicago acquired
With 2,000+ exhibits across 400,000 square feet in 75 major halls, Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry is the largest science museum in the United
This 18.5 mile long trail along the coast of Lake Michigan is an outdoor delight that thousands of locals and tourists use every single day.
You’ll find two of Chicago’s most iconic sights in Millenium Park — The Bean and Crown Fountain — but the park also includes gardens, a
From 5,000 year old mummies to 100+ foot long dinosaur skeletons, the Field Museum of Natural History seems to have it all within its monstrous
Designed by legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright, Robie House is a single family home that epitomizes the first uniquely American architectural style- Prairie School. It
This stunning glass structure has 8 indoor gardens, 10 acres of beautiful landscaping around it, and is home to 100,000 plants overall. Highlights of the
When it was built in 1927, Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park was the largest fountain in the world, and remains one of the largest to
The observatory atop 875 North Michigan Avenue (formerly the John Hancock Building) has an unparalleled 360-degree view of Chicago, allowing visitors to see across 4
Completed in 1897 as Chicago’s first central public library, the Chicago Cultural Center is an architectural marvel: it’s constructed with rare marble, expensive stone, fine
22 Million objects and artifacts can be found in the sprawling Chicago History Museum, unraveling the story of Chicago’s rich history. The museum houses objects
Along the bank of the Chicago River is a modern waterfront pedestrian concourse full of restaurants, bars, parks, boat rentals, and other top tier attractions