What’s your passion? Ballet? Baseball? Brontosauruses? Classical music? Political satire? Modern architecture? Chicago has them all. In this city, you’re sure to find attractions that match your interests, and you’ll probably develop some new ones while you’re here. Make your first stop one of the official Visitor Centers, located at Chicago Water Works, 163 E. Pearson St., or the Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph St. Pick up some brochures, talk with one of our friendly visitor services representatives and then go out and do the town.
Situated on 24.5 acres of public green space in the heart of downtown Chicago, Millennium Park is a crown jewel along the city's lakefront. In addition to its world-class public art and architecture, the Park is home to a popular ice rink as well as indoor cabaret and theater performances all winter long.
With over 8 million annual visitors, Navy Pier is the Midwest's top tourist attraction. Take in spectacular skyline views on the Ferris Wheel, enjoy a Chicago Shakespeare Theater play or 3D IMAX movie, or bring your family to the Chicago Children's Museum! There is plenty of fun for all ages at Navy Pier.
Step out for a breathtaking view with SkyDeck Chicago’s The Ledge, from 1,350 feet above the ground! The Ledge offers a unique vantage point of the surrounding cityscape in glass boxes protruding from the 103rd-floor Skydeck Chicago, formerly the Sears Tower Skydeck.
The nation's first free municipal cultural center, the Chicago Cultural Center is one of the city's ten most popular attractions and is considered one of the most comprehensive arts showcases in the United States.
In 2003 & 2004, AOL Travel/Travel+ Leisure named Chicago One of “America’s Favorite Cities”.
