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Things to See and Do

Explore the restaurants, theaters, shops, parks, and other attractions that Chicago has to offer. Selected destinations and events are highlighted at Choose Chicago and Time Out Chicago.

Chicago is full of exciting educational and cultural attractions such as:

 

Other nearby attractions include:
  • Cloud Gate art installation in Millenium Park (AKA "The Bean")
  • Wendella Chicago Architecture Boat Tours
  • 360 Chicago Observation Deck (formerly John Hancock Observatory) offers 360 degree views of the city from the Magnificent Mile in downtown Chicago. Night or day, a trip to the top is a great way to view the city.
  • Willis (Sears) Tower is the tallest in the Western Hemisphere and attracts more than 1.3 million visitors each year. Venture onto The Ledge for a unique and daring view from 103 stories high.
  • The Second City comedy theatre is the leader in improv-based sketch comedy. Legendary Second City alums include Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Tina Fey, Steve Carrell, and Stephen Colbert. Shows run at various times throughout the day; it is suggested to purchase tickets online in advance.
  • Chicago Segway Tours - Discover the beauty and excitement of the Windy City through a Segway tour of Chicago.