Things To Do
Lincoln Park Zoo
FREE zoo with tons of animals to see. Great for adults and kids.
Tours & Boats Architecture Tours
Chicago is home to some of the best architecture in the world. These architecture tours show beautiful buildings and the awesome Chicago River.
Navy Pier
Home of the world's first ferris wheel. Don't worry, it's been updated since its debut in 1893.
Chicago Museums
Because there are so many, we compiled a list of Chicago's Museums/Aquariums/Galleries: Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum, Adler Planetarium, Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, Art Institute of Chicago, and many others
Millennium Park / Grant Park
Millenium Park / Grant Park includes the Bean, Buckingham Fountain, Crown Fountain, and the Pritzker Pavilion
Ohio Street Beach
Why yes, Chicago does have beaches. Best part - no salt water and no scary fish.
Wrigley Field
Catch a Cubs game at Wrigley Field
Rate Field
Catch a White Sox game at Rate Field
Willis Tower
Experience the Skydeck at the Sears Tower (we all call it that)
Portillo's & Barnelli's Chicago
Portillo's is a small Chicago chain selling Chicago Style hot dogs, burgers, and the famous italian beef sandwiches. Please get it dipped.
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse
Gibson's is on the fancier side if you are looking for a nice dinner.
Giordano's Pizza
Classic Chicago deep dish pizza, of course!
Barack Obama Presidential Library
Opening June 2026