Chicago events, tours, attractions, sightseeing and things
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 Chicago may still be stereotyped as the home of sausage-loving,
overweight guys who babble on endlessly about "da
Bears" or "da Cubs," but in reality the
city offers some of the most sophisticated cultural and
entertainment options in the country. You'll have trouble
fitting in all of Chicago's museums, which offer everything
from action (the virtual-reality visit to the Milky Way
galaxy at the Adler Planetarium) to quiet contemplation
(the Impressionist masterpieces at the Art Institute of
Chicago). Gape at Sue, the biggest T-rex fossil ever discovered,
at the Field Museum of Natural History, or be entranced
by the colorful world of the Butterfly Haven at the Peggy
Notebaert Nature Museum. Stroll through picture-postcard
Lincoln Park Zoo on the Near North Side, and then enjoy
the view from the top of the Ferris wheel on historic
Navy Pier.
Best
of all for visitors, the majority of the places you'll
want to visit are in or near downtown, making it easy
to plan your day and get from place to place. And because
this is a town with a thriving tourist economy, you'll
have plenty of visitor-friendly options: walking tours
of famous architecture; boat cruises on Lake Michigan;
even bus tours of notorious gangster sites. If you're
lucky enough to visit when the weather's nice, you can
join the locals at our parks and the beaches along Lake
Michigan.
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 The Go Chicago Card is the perfect way to save on your Chicago vacation. You'll get FREE admission to over 25 attractions and tours for one low price! Chicago has dozens of great attractions, so the Go Chicago Card has something for everyone. With the Go Chicago Card you'll enjoy the ultimate in freedom, choice, flexibility and value in the city. It gives you over $500 in value and savings at shops and restaurants, FREE gifts at select attractions, and a full-color pocket guidebook to Chicago |
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1, 2, 3, 5 or 7 days |
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 Step aboard the Chicago Dinner Cruise and enjoy a three-hour escape on Lake Michigan. Relaxing in the elegant ambiance that only a true luxury cruising vessel can provide, you'll sail along the lake shore and have unmatched views of the world-famous Chicago skyline For an experience that begins well before the cruise departs, arrive early dressed in your most festive attire. Enjoy the electric atmosphere of Navy Pier, alive with wandering entertainers and remarkable views that offer a taste of the experience to come. |
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3 hours (approx.) |
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 Celebrate a night out in Chicago with dinner, dancing and sightseeing aboard a three-hour luxury cruise on Lake Michigan. Glimpse top Chicago attractions like Navy Pier, Soldier Field and more while you dine on a lavish, all-you-can-eat buffet! See spectacular views of the Chicago skyline while being entertained by a singing ship staff and a live DJ spinning your favorite songs. |
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3 hours (approx.) |
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 Chicago is renowned for its stunning and original architecture, and the most relaxing way to see it is on a cruise on the Chicago River! You'll learn all about Chicago's history and landmarks before the tour's grand finale, a thrilling speedboat ride on Lake Michigan. From the boat, you'll see and hear about the dozens of skyscrapers lining the Chicago River, including the Sears Tower and the Tribune Tower. |
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75 minutes (approx.) |
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 Head to Chicago Premium Outlets for an unparalleled collection of 120 designer and name brand stores offering savings of 25% - 65% every day! Stroll through this Prairie style outdoor center featuring Ralph Lauren, Giorgio Armani, Versace, MaxMara, Kate Spade, Calvin Klein, Coach, Villeroy and Boch, Jones New York, Diesel, Dooney and Bourke, Salvatore Ferragamo, Nike, Miss Sixty/Energie, Waterford Wedgwood and more. It is easy to see why Chicago Premium Outlets has quickly become an international shopping destination. Book now and shop til you drop! |
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5 hours (approx.) |
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 Be transported to the outer reaches of the Universe on a visit to Chicago's Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum, the first planetarium in the United States. Since 1930 the country's oldest planetarium has been delighting audiences with the spectacle of the night sky. Visit Deep Space Adventure, Atwood Sphere Experience, Shoot for the Moon exhibit and choose from a range of Sky Shows in Grainger Sky Theater, Definiti Space Theater and 3D Universe Theater. |
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 See Chicago’s landmark architecture, outdoor sculptures and famous skyline by Segway! This family-friendly guided tour is both an exciting and educational way to explore Chicago. Plus, you'll save your feet from a day of walking and instead, quickly glide along the lakefront soaking in views of the spectacular skyline while seeing some of the tallest buildings in the world. |
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2 hours (approx.) |
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 Add a new adventure to your Halloween festivities this year. Come join all the fun on a haunted one hour speedboat cruise on Lake Michigan. You will be welcomed by a ghostly character who will narrate the speedboat cruise and inform you of interesting supernatural and odd occurrences that have taken place in Chicago since the city's inception. This is a frightfully exciting experience for the whole family with kids encouraged to come in costume. |
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60 minutes (approx.) |
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 This tour explores the art glass designed, crafted or installed by the Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company, Louis Comfort Tiffany and his contemporaries, in four late 19th Century Chicago landmarks. Discover mosaics, lighting fixtures, vaults and domes, as well as the buildings in which they are housed, recent restoration efforts, and the history behind this dramatic art form. |
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2 hours (approx.) |
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 Enjoy the Grand Tour of Chicago and a visit to the Hancock Tower! See the sites from one of Chicago's tallest landmarks. It takes the world's fastest elevators just 39 seconds to take visitors to the 94th floor to The Hancock Observatory. On a clear day you can see up to 80 miles away and view four states - Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin. Experience the open-air Skydeck, 1,000 feet above Chicago's Magnificent Mile, where you can feel the wind, take in the sun and check out the dynamic city below. |
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5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) |
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