Chicago Attractions:
Museum of Contemporary Art (220 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611) Located in the center of the downtown area, this museum offers a wonderful look at modern pieces of art. www.mcachicago.org
The Art Institute of Chicago (111 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60603) In the heart of the Magnificent Mile, this Chicago landmark museum showcases artwork from around the world, through many periods of time. www.artic.edu
Adler Planetarium (1300 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605) This lakefront museum has a variety of exhibits centering around space, science, and the world around us. www.adlerplanetarium.org
Shedd Aquarium (1200 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605) This aquarium is a great family museum with live marine mammal shows and hands on exhibits. www.sheddaquarium.org
The Field Museum (1400 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605) The museum features exhibits that cover a vast array of subjects from dinosaurs to DNA. www.fieldmuseum.org
Chicago Children’s Museum (700 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611) Set right in the center of Navy Pier, this museum offers a hands on experience for kids and is a great way to explore the city. www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org
Lincoln Park Zoo (2001 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614) A free neighborhood zoo with many outdoor animal habitats. www.lpzoo.org
Millenium Park (55 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611) From dining to mini golf to concerts, Millennium Park has it all. You can play or just relax with a stroll through its picturesque grounds. www.millenniumpark.org
Navy Pier (600 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611) Home to the Chicago Children’s museum, a variety of restaurants, shopping, a beer garden and various other points of interest, Navy Pier is a beautiful way to experience the waterfront. Ride the Ferris wheel or sit back and enjoy the fireworks on Saturday night. www.navypier.com
The Magnificent Mile (North Michigan Avenue) The strip of North Michigan Avenue from the Chicago River to Oak Street features some of the best shopping and dining in the world! www.themagnificentmile.com
Chicago Trolley and Double Decker Company (Various Locations) The trolleys and double decker buses offer a unique and beautiful way to see the city. The convenient hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour visits many of Chicago’s best points of interest. www.chicagotrolley.com 773-648-5000
Shoreline Sightseeing tours (600 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611) Hop aboard a boat to experience everything the city has to offer. The tour focuses on the city’s architecture and other iconic Chicago landmarks. www.chicagotours.us
Horse drawn carriage tours (Michigan and Pearson Street) Take a step back in time and experience the city streets of Chicago from the back of a horse drawn carriage. www.chicagohorseandcarriage.org
Wrigley Field (1060 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL 60613) See the Cubs play in historic Wrigley Field. The ivy-covered park is located among a lively stretch of bars and restaurants which are always exciting, especially on game day. http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/chc/ballpark/index.jsp
Second City (1616 North Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60614) This home of improvisational comedy will have you laughing out loud with various award winning sketches. www.secondcity.com