Top 10

1) Navy Pier – Navy Pier is Chicago’s most popular attraction drawing around 8.6 million visitors per year. Located on Lake Michigan, Navy Pier has free admission and a ton of family activities. Must sees at Navy Pier include the IMAX Theatre, Ferris Wheel, fireworks on Wednesday and Saturday nights during the summer, Smith Museum of Stained Glass, Shakespeare Theatre, and the Children’s Museum. Cost: FREE (attractions & shows are additional) Website: www.navypier.com

2) The Art Institute of Chicago – The Art Institute of Chicago has the world’s largest collection of Impressionist paintings outside of The Louvre in Paris. The Art Institute of Chicago features the works of El Greco, Monet, Van Gogh, Warhol, and many others. Debatably the most popular painting at the Art Institute is Georges-Pierre Seurat’s Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte made famous by the movie “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”. Cost: $23 for Adults (available at Concierge Desk) and $17 Students/Senior Website: www.artic.edu

3) Wrigley Field – This year Wrigley Field will celebrate its 100th birthday. It is a new century, but Wrigley Field still has a lot of historic charm from the ivy- covered walls to the hand-operated scoreboard. Fans pack the park for every single game, hoping for a Cubs win. Fans enjoy the surrounding Wrigleyville Neighborhood for its bars and that are always busy on game days. Starting in March behind the scenes tours of the famed Wrigley Field are offered both game and nongame days. A Cubs game or tour of famed ball park are a must for any sports enthusiast! Tour Cost: $25 Website: www.chicagocubs.com

4) - Millennium Park is the closest attraction to the Fairmont hotel and is popular attraction for locals and visitors year round. Celebrating its 10th Anniversary, summer guests can enjoy nightly live music in the Pritzker Pavilion and kids will love the interactive splash pad at the . The 24.5 acre park has sculptures, , a bike station, and the famed (aka the Bean), and dining at the Park Grill. During the winter guests can enjoy ice skating at the McCormick Tribute Ice Rink. Cost: FREE Website: www.millenniumpark.org

5) The Magnificent Mile - Chicago’s most famous mile, The Magnificent Mile, has some of the best shopping in Chicago! Three shopping centers – 900 Shops, Water Tower Place, and The Shops at North Bridge are joined by flagship stores Saks Fifth Avenue, Tiffany & Co, Nike, Burberry, Victoria Secret, AT&T, Banana Republic, Ralph Lauren, and many more. Historic buildings along the mile include the Tribune Building, Wrigley Building, John Hancock, and Historic Water Tower. Early spring is the best time to stroll when The Magnificent Mile as it is lined with colorful tulips! Cost: FREE Website: www.themagnificentmile.com

6) Willis Tower - Locals may still call it the Sears Tower, but the now named Willis Tower is one of the tallest buildings in America and one of the most spectacular views on Earth! On a clear day from the 103rd floor observatory you can see the neighboring states of Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin plus the gorgeous blue of Lake Michigan. Adventure seekers can step onto “The Ledge” a thick glass box that allow visitors to see the city below. Due to the Willis Tower’s popularity advance tickets for the Skydeck are recommended. Please see the Concierge for VIP tickets that will allow guest to skip the ticket line. Cost: $20 (available at Concierge Desk) Website: www.theskydeck.com

7) Architecture River Cruise - The best way to spend 90 minutes in Chicago is on one of the Architecture River Cruises. Our top two recommended tour companies are Chicago Line Cruises sponsored by the Chicago History Museum and Chicago’s First Lady which is ran by Chicago’s Architecture Foundation. Both tours will guide you along the Chicago River while tour guides point out buildings along the trip. You’ll learn history, facts, and have new appreciation for Chicago’s beautiful skyline! Advance tickets are recommended and reservation can be made through the Concierge. Cost: Chicago Line ($42/Adults, $35/Seniors, $23/ Youths ages 7-18) and Architecture Foundation’s First Lady ($39.43/per person) Websites: www.chicagoline.com and www.cruisechicago.com

8) The Field Museum – The Field Museum was built after the 1893 World’s Fair to house artifacts and exhibits from the World’s Fair creating a huge archive. The Field Museum most famous permanent resident is Sue, the World’s largest, most extensive and best preserved Tyrannosaurus Rex dinosaur. Cost: $18/basic admission or $30 All Access Tickets through hotel concierge Website: www.fieldmuseum.org

9) John G. Shedd Aquarium – The Shedd Aquarium is the largest indoor aquarium in the world with more than 8000 aquatic animals. The aquatic show is a must see and kids will enjoy the Polar Play Zone. See the concierge about hotel VIP tickets. Due to the Shedd Aquariums popularity advance tickets are recommended. Cost: $34 Fairmont VIP Shedd Pass (available at Concierge Desk) Website: www.sheddaquarium.org

10) Zoo – The Lincoln Park Zoo was founded in 1868 and is dedicated to connecting people with nature through a free family oriented wildlife experience. The Lincoln Park Zoo is a great way to spend an afternoon in the summer and during the winter Zoo Lights are a favorite holiday tradition! Cost: FREE Website: www.lpzoo.com