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Things To Do
Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo is a 35-acre zoo in Lincoln Park, Chicago. The zoo was founded in 1868, making it the fourth oldest zoo in North America. It is also one of a few free admission zoos in all of North America. Only a few minutes' walk from our ceremony or reception venue, or a few minutes' drive from the Michigan Avenue.
Lincoln Park Conservatory - Reservations Required
The Lincoln Park Conservatory is a conservatory and botanical garden in Lincoln Park in Chicago. No matter the time of year, Lincoln Park Conservatory is always green and lush. Come take a stroll and let yourself be transported away. Admission is free. But we recommend making a reservation ahead of time. Location is near Lincoln Park Zoo, so you can visit both of them on the same day.
Field Museum
Field Museum is a natural history museum in Chicago and is one of the largest such museums in the world. Their immersive exhibits explore everything from ancient cultures to the latest scientific discoveries, drawing from an astounding collection of more than 24 million objects.
The Art Institute of Chicago
The Art Institute of Chicago, founded in 1879, is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the world. Famous art works include Georges Seurat's A Sunday on La Grande Jatte, Pablo Picasso's The Old Guitarist, Edward Hopper's Nighthawks, and Grant Wood's American Gothic.
Navy Pier
Navy Pier is a 3,300-foot-long (1,010 m) pier on the shoreline of Lake Michigan, located in the Streeterville neighborhood of the Near North Side community area in Chicago. Navy Pier encompasses over 50 acres (20 ha) of shops, restaurants, live theaters, family attractions, parks (including Polk Bros Park), gardens, and exhibition facilities and is one of the top destinations in the Midwestern United States, drawing over nine million visitors annually.
Michigan Avenue
As the home of the Chicago Water Tower, the Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park, and the shopping on the Magnificent Mile, it is a street well-known to Chicago natives as well as tourists to the city. Michigan Avenue also is the main commercial street of Streeterville. It includes all of the Historic Michigan Boulevard District and most of the Michigan–Wacker Historic District, including the scenic urban space anchored by the DuSable (Michigan Avenue) Bridge.
360 CHICAGO
360 CHICAGO Observation Deck offers breathtaking panoramic views of Chicago from 1,000 feet above the famed Magnificent Mile. The observation deck is the home of TILT – Chicago’s highest thrill ride. Grab a drink and relax while enjoying the best views in the city.
Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium is an indoor public aquarium in Chicago. Opened on May 30, 1930, the 5 million US gal aquarium holds about 32,000 animals and is the third largest aquarium in the Western Hemisphere, after the Georgia Aquarium and Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Cloud Gate
Cloud Gate is a public sculpture by Indian-born British artist Anish Kapoor, that is the centerpiece of AT&T Plaza at Millennium Park in the Loop community area of Chicago.
Skydeck Chicago
Step outside what’s not only the tallest building in Chicago but the third-tallest building in the Western Hemisphere! The viewing tower offers spectacular views spanning up to four states, but there’s also The Ledge, a glass balcony extending four feet outside Willis Tower’s 103rd floor. At 1,353 feet in the air, its glass boxes extend out 4.3 feet from the Skydeck.
Chicago River Boat Architecture Tours
Highly recommended! A must-see tour of Chicago’s world-famous architecture. There are several boat tours to choose from, and you can either reserve your spot in advance or purchase tickets in person at one of the stations near the Apple store on the Riverwalk. Boats depart every 15-30 minutes.
Buckingham Fountain
Buckingham Fountain is a Chicago Landmark in the center of Grant Park. Dedicated in 1927 and donated to the city by philanthropist Kate S. Buckingham, it is one of the largest fountains in the world. Built in a rococo wedding cake style and inspired by the Latona Fountain at the Palace of Versailles, its design allegorically represents nearby Lake Michigan. The fountain operates generally from mid-April to mid-October (this may vary depending on the year), with regular water shows and evening colored-light shows.