Chicago is a bustling, energetic city that never stops no matter the season. It's a destination with culture that is exciting, fast-paced, diverse and architecturally amazing. Our distinct medley of hotels, restaurants, retailers, attractions and neighborhoods will roll out the red carpet for you.

Area Attractions

Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum This first planetarium built in the Western Hemisphere featuring exhibits on astronomy, space exploration, telescopes, navigation and a special Sky Show. Admission Charge. For more information on the Chicago Downtown area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Museum.	1300 S. Lake Shore Dr. Chicago, IL 312-922-7827
Art Institute of Chicago One of the world's leading art museums houses one of the largest collections of French Impressionist masterpieces, as well as extensive collections of Asian, African and ancient American art, sculptures and photography. Admission Charge. For more information on the Chicago Downtown area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Museum.	Michigan Ave. at Adams St. Chicago, IL 312-443-3600
Chicago Architecture Foundation America's leading organization for public education in architecture and design. Offering more than 70 different tours and diverse activities including the official architecture River Cruise, daily loop walking tours, bus tours and special events. Admission Charge. For more information on the Chicago Downtown area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Tour.	224 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 312-922-8687
Chicago Children's Museum Offers 3 floors of interactive learning adventures for toddlers to 10 yr. olds. Kids can learn how to work with water, design a flying machine, explore life in the Playmaze,and work on a dinosaur expedition. Admission Charge. For more information on the Chicago Downtown area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Kids and Families.	Navy Pier 700 E. Grand Ave. Chicago, IL 312-527-1000
Chicago Cultural Center Chicago's architectural showplace for the lively and visual arts with many daily programs and exhibitions. Free. For more information on the Chicago Downtown area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Special Interest.	78 E. Washington St. Chicago, IL 312-346-3278
Chicago Greeter Catch the enthusiasm of city-wise locals who volunteer to share their knowledge and love of the city through 2-4 hour visits on foot and public transportation. Free. For more information on the Chicago Downtown area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Special Interest.	Chicago Cultural Center 78 E. Washington St. Chicago, IL
Chicago History Museum The nation's premier urban history museum features an impressive collection of exhibits centered on Chicago, Illinois and selected areas of American history. Admission Charge. For more information on the Chicago Downtown area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Museum.	Clark St. at North Ave. Chicago, IL 312-642-4600
Chicago Neighborhood Tours Discover a unique way to enjoy the feel and flavor of Chicago's exciting and diverse communities with half-day bus excursions that take an in-depth look at the traditions, stories and people of this great American city. Admission Charge. For more information on the Chicago Downtown area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Tour.	Chicago Cultural Center 78 E. Washington St. Chicago, IL 312-742-1190
Chicago Symphony Orchestra With over 200 performances and events every year, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is an internationally known talent. Admission Charge. For more information on the Chicago Downtown area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Theater / Performing Arts.	Symphony Center 220 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 800-233-7114
DuSable Museum African American heritage museum filled with exhibits and work by educators, artists, historians and civic leaders. Admission Charge. For more information on the Chicago Downtown area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Museum.	740 E. 56th Pl. Chicago, IL 773-947-0600
ESPN Zone Sports themed entertainmaint, main complex featuring 10,000 square feet of interactive games, dining and the ultimate in sports viewing. Free. For more information on the Chicago Downtown area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Entertainment Center.	43 E. Ohio St. Chicago, IL 312-644-3776
Field Museum One of the top natural history museum's in the world featuring over 15 million artifiacts and specimens. Visit Sue, the world's most complete and best preserved T-Rex, enjoy numerous nature exhibits and see a diverse array of new exhibits. Admission Charge. For more information on the Chicago Downtown area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Museum.	1400 S. Lake Shore Dr. Chicago, IL 312-922-9410
Garfield Park Conservatory Designed by Jens Jensen, the conservatory is famous for its flower shows, exoctic plant collection and jungle climate. Free. For more information on the Chicago Downtown area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Nature Area.	300 N. Central Park Ave. Chicago, IL 312-746-5100
Goodman Theatre The Goodman Theatre is one of Chicago's leading cultural institutions and a theater with an international reputation for excellence on stage. Admission Charge. For more information on the Chicago Downtown area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Theater / Performing Arts.	170 N. Dearborn St. Chicago, IL 312-443-3800
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Founded by Lou Conte in 1977, this company is an innovative force in contemporary dance, combining theatrical jazz, modern and classical ballet technique to create an unparalleled artistic style. Admission Charge. For more information on the Chicago Downtown area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Theater / Performing Arts.	Various Locations Chicago, IL 312-850-9744
Illinois' Route 66 Trail Experience the nostalgia of the Route 66 in a whole new way. Enjoy not only the unique history of the 'Mother Road' but access many of Illinois' great trails and historic sites. For more information on the Chicago Downtown area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Biking Trail.	Trail Start: Chicago Trail End: St. Louis (217) 782-3715
Joffrey Ballet The world renowned ballet company that is dedicated to the vision of American dance. Admission Charge. For more information on the Chicago Downtown area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Theater / Performing Arts.	Various locations Chicago, IL 312-902-1500
Lincoln Park Conservatory Year-round botanical garden featuring exotic plants from all over the world. Free. For more information on the Chicago Downtown area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Nature Area.	2200 N. Cannon Dr. Chicago, IL 312-742-2000
Lincoln Park Zoo More than 2,000 exotic and endangered species reside in one of the oldest zoos in the country. Enjoy the newly re-opened Farm-in-the-Zoo. Free. For more information on the Chicago Downtown area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Zoo.	2200 N. Cannon Dr. Chicago, IL 312-742-2000
Lyric Opera of Chicago Lyric Opera of Chicago is recognized internationally as one of the great opera companies of our time. Admission Charge. For more information on the Chicago Downtown area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Theater / Performing Arts.	Civic Opera House 20 N. Wacker Dr. Chicago, IL 312-332-2244
Magnificent Mile The world famous Magnificent Mile is a shopper's paradise with exclusive retail establishments, prestigious boutiques, critically-acclaimed restaurants and luxurious accommodations. Free. For more information on the Chicago Downtown area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Shopping Center.	N. Michigan Ave. (between Oak St. & the Chicago River) Chicago, IL
Mexican Fine Art Center Museum Original works by Mexican artists from both sides of the border, performing arts and interactive educational workshops. Free. For more information on the Chicago Downtown area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Museum.	1852 W. 19th St. Chicago, IL 312-738-1503
Millennium Park Millennium Park offers dazzling music, art, landscape design and architecture - including the mammoth stainless-steel Cloud Gate sculpture - plus ice skating in the winter, splashing around in the interactive Crown Fountain during summer, and alfresco dining from spring to fall. Free. For more information on the Chicago Downtown area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Special Interest.	201 E. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 312-742-1168
Museum of Contemporary Art The finest and most provocative contemporary art including sculpture, painting, photography, video, music and dance. Admission Charge. For more information on the Chicago Downtown area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Museum.	220 E. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 312-280-2660
Museum of Science and Industry One of the country's preeminent centers for informal science and technology education; explore a walk-through human heart, learn about the burdens on our environment, view a variety of educational shows at the Omnimax Theater and much more. Admission Charge. For more information on the Chicago Downtown area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Museum.	57th St. and Lake Shore Dr. Chicago, IL 773-684-1414
Navy Pier Chicago landmark with more than 50 acres of parks, promenades, gardens, shops, restaurants, live entertainment and attractions; IMAX theater,glass enclosed botanical garden, Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows, carousel, and 150 foot high Ferris wheel. Free. For more information on the Chicago Downtown area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Kids and Families.	600 E. Grand Ave. Chicago, IL 312-595-7437
Sears Tower Skydeck Experience the panoramic view of Chicago from the 103rd floor of the Sears Tower. Admission Charge. For more information on the Chicago Downtown area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Special Interest.	233 S. Wacker Dr. Chicago, IL 312-875-9696
Second City The starting point for many famous actors, directors and writers, this organization has a signature brand of sociopolitical satire. Admission Charge. For more information on the Chicago Downtown area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Theater / Performing Arts.	1616 N. Wells St. Chicago, IL 312-337-3992
Shedd Aquarium Opened in 1929, the Shedd Aquarium is the World's Aquarium, and is one of the oldest public aquariums in the world. Exhibits include Caribbean coral reefs, Amazon and Pacific rocky coasts. Admission Charge. For more information on the Chicago Downtown area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Museum.	1200 S. Lakeshore Dr. Chicago, IL 312-939-2438
Spertus Museum Judaic art, artifacts and exhibits spanning 5,000 years of Jewish history and culture. Admission Charge. For more information on the Chicago Downtown area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Museum.	Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies 610 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60605 312-322-1700
Steppenwolf Theatre A not-for-profit theater company comprised of 33 actors dedicated to the ensemble approach of dramatic art. An internationally acclaimed theater, Steppenwolf Productions include new plays, neglected works and established classics year round. Admission Charge. For more information on the Chicago Downtown area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Theater / Performing Arts.	1650 N. Halsted St. Chicago, IL 312-335-1650
The Hancock Observatory Visit the 94th floor observatory for a panoramic view of Chicago, Lake Michigan and three surrounding states. Admission Charge. For more information on the Chicago Downtown area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Special Interest.	875 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 312-751-3681
The Notebaert Nature Museum Connect to the world of nature and examine the relationship between people and nature, exploring the ways in which humans impact their environment. Featuring the Wilderness Walk, a 28-foot greenhouse in the Butterfly Haven, Outdoor exhibits and more! Admission Charge. For more information on the Chicago Downtown area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Museum.	2430 N. Cannon Dr. Chicago, IL 773-755-5100
Wild Blossom Meadery & Winery Wild Blossom meads and wines are made with the freshest wildflower honey and choicest grapes and fruits. Each bottle of mead contains the nectar of two million flowers, which means ten or twenty million seeds were pollinated to continue the cycle of life. Free. For more information on the Chicago Downtown area, visit their website. Attraction Type: Winery.	10033 South Western Avenue Chicago, IL 60643 773-233-7579

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