Attractions in Chicago, Illinois
Amusements
Chicago Children's Museum 312-527-1000
700 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
Located at Navy Pier
A special place of education, exploration, and stimulation, this museum is the number one children's museum in Chicago and offers unique, hand-on exhibits and activities... more info mapDeep River Waterpark 219-947-7850
9001 East Lincoln Highway (US 30), Crown Point, IN 46307
Located Within the Chicagoland Metro Area
"The Indiana's premiere, Chicagoland's largest and the Midwest's favorite family waterpark." Generally open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. They offer discount... more infoHancock Observatory, The 312-751-3675
875 North Michigan Avenue, Ninety-Fourth Floor, Chicago, IL 60611
Located at the John Hancock Center
This observatory towers over 1,000 feet above Chicago and features an open air Skywalk, the Midwest's highest open air experience, as well as a Chicago history wall, and... more info mapOdyssey Fun World 708-429-3800
19111 South Oak Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 60477
Located in Tinley Park
Voted Chicago Southland's "Best Family Fun Center" and "Best Miniature Golf Course," this amusement center offers numerous indoor and outdoor attractions including 250... more info mapSears Tower Skydeck 312-875-9696
233 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606
The tallest building in the world, this building stands over 1,700 feet tall and features a skydeck overlooking the west side of Chicago's downtown Loop. more info mapShedd Aquarium 312-939-2438
1200 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605
This aquarium opened in 1929 and is one of the oldest public aquariums. Over 6,000 aquatic animals representing more than 700 species from all parts of the world are... more info mapWheel Fun Rentals 773-561-5044
5200 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60640
Located at Foster Beach
Wheel Fun Rentals has two great locations within Foster Beach. Their cycle rentals are located at the main parking lot and watercraft are available at the Beach House,... more info mapXTreme Trampolines 630-752-1400
485 Mission Street, Carol Stream, IL 60188
Xtreme Trampolines is the first ever indoor trampoline park in the Chicagoland area. They are excited to bring jumping joy to all those trampoline lovers in Illinois. more info
Historic Homes & Buildings
Clarke House Museum 312-326-1480
1827 South Indiana Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616
Located in the Prairie Avenue Historic District
The oldest domestic structure in Chicago, this Greek Revival house was built by the Henry B. Clarke family and is filled with furnishings and wallpaper from the period. ... more info mapCuneo Museum and Gardens 847-362-3042
1350 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60061
Located in Vernon Hills
Situated on 75 serene acres that includes lakes, fountains, formal gardens, antique classical statuary, a private nine hole golf course, and a conservatory housing... more info mapFrank Lloyd Wright's Frederick C. Robie House 773-834-1847
5757 Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637
Located On the Campus of the University of Chicago
Designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, this spectacular Prairie style house is considered an architectural masterpiece and features 174 exquisite art glass windows... more info mapGlessner House Museum 312-326-1480
1800 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616
Located in the Prairie Avenue Historic District
Explore Chicago's history and architecture by touring this magnificent house that was built by H.H. Richardson and is the only surviving Richardson building in the... more info mapOld Saint Patrick's Church 312-648-1021
700 West Adams Street, Chicago, IL 60661
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Old St. Patrick’s was founded as the first English-speaking parish in the city. One of the few buildings to... more info map
Museums & Galleries
Pritzker Military Museum & Library 312-374-9333
104 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60603
Open to the public Tuesday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and until 4:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, The Pritzker Military Museum & Library's mission... more infoABA Museum of Law 312-988-6222
750 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611
This museum exhibits and documents famous trials in American history that shaped and shocked the nation. Sensational trials featured at this museum including the Lizzie... more info mapArt Institute of Chicago 312-443-3600
111 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60603
Founded in 1879, The Art Institute of Chicago houses a collection spanning 5,000 years of artistic expression in medias such as paintings, prints and drawings,... more info mapBalzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture 773-582-6500
6500 South Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60629
Located in the West Lawn Neighborhood of Chicago
"The Balzekas Museum is dedicated to the preservation and perpetuation of Lithuanian culture." more infoBrauer Museum of Art 219-464-5365
Valparaiso University Center for the Arts, Chicago, IL 46383
Located in Valparaiso
A nationally recognized collection of 19th and 20th century American art is showcased at this museum that focuses on American and international religious art. more infoBronzeville Children's Museum 773-721-9301
9301 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617
An interactive children's museum that relates to the contributions and culture of African-Americans. more infoChicago Cultural Center 312-744-6630
78 East Washington Street, Chicago, IL 60602
Chicago's architectural showplace for the lively and visual arts, this landmark historic building also offers daily programs and exhibitions covering a wide range of the... more info mapChicago History Museum 312-642-4600
1601 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614
Located at the South End of Lincoln Park
"The Chicago History Museum cares for, showcases, and interprets millions of authentic pieces of Chicago and U.S. history." more infoDavid and Alfred Smart Museum of Art, The 773-702-0200
5550 South Greenwood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637
Located on the Hyde Park Campus
A focal point for art in the Chicago area, this museum houses a permanent collection of over 8,000 objects that spans five centuries of both Western and Eastern... more info mapDuSable Museum of African American History 773-947-0600
740 East Fifty-Sixth Place, Chicago, IL 60637
Dedicated to the collection, preservation, study, and dissemination of the history and culture of Africans and Americans of African descent, this museum is the first and... more infoField Museum, The 312-922-9410
1400 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605
Part of a 57-acre lakefront museum campus that includes the John G. Shedd Aquarium and the Adler Planetarium, near Soldier Field, the Charter One Pavilion and Grant... more info mapInternational Museum of Surgical Science 312-642-6502
1524 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60610
Located in a historic landmark mansion, this museum contains over 10,000 objects related to the history of surgery with artifacts featured on all four floors of the... more info mapJane Addams Hull-House Museum 312-413-5353
800 South Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60607
The University of Illinois at Chicago
Located in two of the original settlement house buildings, the Hull Home, a National Historic Landmark; and the Arts and Crafts-style Residents' Dining Hall, "the Museum... more info mapMartin D’Arcy Collection 312-915-7600
820 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
The only museum in Chicago that showcases Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque art, this museum is situated on the north shore of Lake Michigan and features over 500... more info mapMexican Fine Arts Center Museum 312-738-1503
1852 West 19th Street, Chicago, IL 60608
Located in the Pilson/Little Village Community
Situated in the largest Mexican community in the Midwest, this museum showcases the art and culture of Mexico and features multiple exhibits, lectures, and special... more info mapMuseum of Contemporary Art Chicago 312-280-2660
220 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
Located in the Magnificent Mile
MCA houses a magnificent collection of contemporary art since 1945. Medias include painting, sculpture, photography, video and film, and performance. This museum also... more info mapMuseum of Contemporary Photography 312-663-5554
600 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605
Columbia College Chicago
Presents "projects and exhibitions and acquiring works that embrace a wide range of contemporary aesthetics and technologies." more infoNational Hellenic Museum 312-655-1234
333 South Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60661
The 40,000 square foot National Hellenic Museum is "America’s only national institution that interprets the American experience through the history of Greek... more infoNational Veterans Art Museum 312-326-0270
4041 North Milwaukee Avenue, 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60641
Historic Portage Park Neighborhood
The National Veterans Art Museum's permanent collection consists of more than 2,500 works of art by more than 250 veteran artists, including paintings, photography,... more infoOriental Institute Museum, The 773-702-9514
1155 East 58th Street, Chicago, IL 60637
“Promotes interest in and understanding of ancient civilizations of the Middle East, and their connections to the modern world.†The Oriental Institute... more infoPeggy Notebaert Nature Museum, The 773-755-5100
2430 North Cannon Drive, Chicago, IL 60614
The Chicago Academy of Sciences' Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum provides hands-on science instruction, including the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven, a 2,700 square foot... more infoPolish Museum of America, The 773-384-3352
984 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642
One of the United State’s first ethnic museums, the Polish Museum of America "collects, preserves, interprets and promotes materials, artifacts and history that... more infoSwedish American Museum 773-728-8111
5211 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60640
Andersonville
"The Swedish American Museum is a nonprofit museum and cultural center for the education, celebration and interpretation of Swedish American history and culture in... more infoUkrainian National Museum, The 312-421-8020
2249 West Superior Street, Chicago, IL 60612
Houses over 1,140 artifacts, including those related to traditional folk arts, agricultural tools, artwork, musical instruments, household utensils, and souvenir... more info
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Camp Sagawau 630-257-2045
12545 West 111th Street, Lemont, IL 60439
A 12 acre dedicated nature preserve and environmental educational facility that features a canyon estimated to be 100,000 years old and offers a variety of seasonal... more info mapChicago Botanic Garden 847-835-5440
1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL 60022
Located in Glencoe
Situated on 385 serene acres, this relaxing venue features 23 spectacular gardens set on a series of islands and lakes that contain over two million plants. Three... more info mapGarfield Park Conservatory 312-746-5100
300 North Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 60624
Open year round, the Garfield Park Conservatory is the sister facility of the Lincoln Park Conservatory. Visitors will be able to enjoy its six greenhouses and two... more info mapIrons Oaks Environmental Learning Center 708-481-2330
2453 Vollmer Road, Chicago, IL 60461
Located in Olympia Fields
Home to diverse wildlife and habitats, this 37 acre nature preserve offers a wide variety of educational programs including environmental education, adventure education,... more info mapLincoln Park Zoo 312-742-2000
2001 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614
Visitors will find several species of fish, invertebrates, reptiles, and amphibians with more than 2,300 individual animals at Lincoln Park Zoo, accredited by the... more info mapLittle Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 708-839-6897
9800 South 104th Street, Chicago, IL 60480
Located in Willow Springs
Designed to educate visitors about the importance of wildlife and environment, this forest preserve nature center was once a schoolhouse built in 1886 and sits on land... more infoPlum Creek Nature Center 708-946-2216
27064 Dutton Road, Chicago, IL 60401
Located in Beecher
A fine educational and recreational nature center that features local natural history exhibits and hands-on displays for children plus offers family programs throughout... more infoWolfe Wildlife Refuge 708-857-2200
109th & Laramie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60453
Located in Oak Lawn Park District
Explore the natural beauty and animal habitats of this beautiful 45 acre wetlands preserve that offers visitors activities such as bird surveys, seed collections, and... more info map
Science & Technology
Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum 312-922-STAR
1300 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605
"The first planetarium built in the Western Hemisphere," this planetarium opened in 1930 and fuels the imagination of its visitors with exhibits and state-of-the-art... more info mapMcDonald's-The Future at Navy Pier 312-832-1640
600 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
A wide range of laser light shows, videos, and gadgets to fascinate children of all ages is on site at this exciting and unique facility that also includes a 7,000... more info mapMuseum of Science and Industry 773-684-1414
57th Street and Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637
The restored and converted Palace of Fine Arts, the last remaining major structure from the 1893 World's Fair, opened in 1933 to the public as the Museum of Science and... more info map
Tours & Cruises
American Sightseeing Tours 312-251-3100
17 East Monroe Street (Street Level), Chicago, IL 60603
Palmer House Hotel (Gray Line Ticket Office)
Established in 1907, American Sightseeing Tours offers sightseeing trolley and coach bus tours and shuttle bus services in Chicago. more infoBlack CouTours 773-233-8907
P.O. Box 201896, Chicago, IL 60620
Black CouTours is a destination planning service that specializes in tours of Black American heritage, history, culture, and entertainment. more infoChicago Architecture Foundation 312-922-TOUR
224 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60604
This foundation offers an exciting mix of over 65 tours, as well as exhibitions, lectures, and special events, that are designed to enhance the public's appreciation of... more info mapChicago Cruises
330 North Wabash, Chicago, IL 60611
Cruise Chicago's Summer of George provides private chartered cruises of all kinds. Specializing in corporate meetings and social outings, they can accommodate any group... more info mapChicago Detours 312-350-1131
435 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647
Chicago Detours offers walking tours that are smart, engaging and different. They explore the real Chicago - from the past into the present day. more info mapChicago Elevated 773-593-4873
Chicago Elevated is a new kind of tour company. Looking for something a little rebellious? Off the beaten path? Looking for something as entertaining as it is... more infoChicago Food Planet Tours 212-202-3370
830 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
Hungry for an authentic Chicago culinary and cultural experience? Chicago Food Planet specializes in Food Tours through Chicago's most historic, delicious neighborhoods.... more info mapChicago Line Cruises 312-527-1977
465 North McClurg Court, Chicago, IL 60611
60- and 90-minute architectural cruises, cocktail architectural cruises, Chicago History Museum river cruises, and fireworks cruises. more infoChicago Neighborhood Tours 312-742-1190
78 East Washington Street, Chicago, IL 60602
"Visit the World, One Neighborhood at a Time" with this tour company that offers interesting tours of specific areas in Chicago including tours of Uptown, Chinatown,... more info mapChicago Pizza Tours 630-842-0372
27 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606
See Chicago one slice at a time as you ride around town on this comfortable bus and stop at four different pizzerias in four different neighborhoods. Chicago has so much... more infoChicago Theater Stories Walking Tour 773-508-4894
Southwest Corner of Randolph & Michigan
A storytelling walking tour of the Chicago downtown theater district. Tours daily at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. Reservation required. more infoCity Segway Tours 312-819-0186
910 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 130, Chicago, IL 60605
Guided Segway tours. more infoMercury Cruises 312-332-1353
112 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601
Chicago city day and night tours, Chicago fireworks cruises, Chicago river cruises, Lake Michigan cruises, and Chicago's only canine cruise. Tours depart from the... more infoMystic Blue Cruises
600 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
Mystic Blue provides casual and fun dining cruises in Chicago. more info mapPresidential Bike Tour 312-729-1000
740 East 56th Place, Chicago, IL 60637
DuSable Museum
Ride in the footsteps of Chicago's favorite son, Barack Obama, and learn about the 44th President's amazing journey to the White House. This easy riding 2.5 hour bike... more infoShoreline Sightseeing 312-222-9328
600 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
Navy Pier
A variety of tours are offered by this tour company including water taxi tours, skyline lake tours, and architecture cruises where you'll learn how Chicago architects... more info mapSlice of Chicago Pizza Tours 312-929-4333
29 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL 60611
Slice of Chicago Pizza Tours is the original deep-dish pizza Chicago tour. While enjoying Chicago sightseeing on these Chicago walking tours, taste samples of Chicago's... more info mapWeird Chicago Tours 888-446-7859
Most tours of the Windy City's haunted places, crime spots and weird locations are three hours long. Tours depart from outside the McDonald's at 600 North Clark Street. more infoWendella Boat Tours 312-337-1446
400 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
"Chicago's original and most comprehensive boat tour," this tour company provides live narration of the famous sites and history of this city. They also operate a water... more info map
Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries
Goose Island Brewing Company
1800 W. Fulton, Chicago, IL 60612
Since 1988 Goose Island has consistently brewed Chicago's finest and freshest hand-crafted ales and lagers. Brewermeister, Greg Hall, produces a variety of unmatched... more info mapThree Floyds Brewing 219-922-3565
9750 Indiana Parkway, Munster, IN 46321
A small, artisanal craft brewery. Tours are offered on Saturdays on a first come, first serve basis. The brew pub offers a variety of snacks, small plates, sandwiches,... more info mapWild Blossom Meadery & Winery 773-233-7579
10033 South Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643
The only producer of mead on the Northern Illinois Wine Trail, Chicago's first winery creates wine and mead using locally produced ingredients. more info
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