Chicago Attractions
In a place like Chicago, choosing where to spend your time can be tricky because of everything the city has to offer. We've simplified the process by picking our own favorites. No matter what you choose, you're bound to invent your own favorite list of Chicago attractions.
Check out a show at one of America's favorite venues, the
House of Blues. The Chicago location offers that House of Blues feel with the traditional "Crazy Quilt" and Mississippi mud, in an environment that is unique to Chicago.
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Address: 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL 60654 - MAP
Phone: (312) 923-2000
Web: www.houseofblues.com
Take a stroll through a zoo that knows its animals. The
Lincoln Park Zoo is one of the oldest in the country and houses more than 1,250 animals, like zebra, big cats, polar bears, penguins, gorillas, reptiles, monkeys and more.
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Address: 2001 North Clark St., Chicago, IL 60614 - MAP
Phone: (312) 742-2000
Web: www.lpzoo.org
Millennium Park is one of the premier destinations for fun in Chicago. Stroll through the 24-acre lake-front park for a gorgeous glimpse of public art or stop by one of the attractions residing in the park like the McCormick Tribune Ice Skating Rink, McDonald's Cycle Center and the Boeing Galleries.
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Address: 201 E. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60602 - MAP
Phone: (312) 742-1168
Web: www.explorechicago.org
Experience the sights and sounds of
Navy Pier. The pier is a relevant and irreplaceable piece of Chicago's history that now houses some of the best attractions in the city. See what all the fuss is about and why Navy Pier is the No. 1 destination in Chicago.
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Address: 600 East Grand Ave., Chicago, IL 60611 - MAP
Phone: (312) 595-PIER
Web: www.navypier.com
Get the best view of Chicago possible from the
Willis Tower Skydeck. The full-glass Skydeck sits 1,353 feet above the city and is housed in the tallest building in America.
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Address: 233 S. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL 60606 - MAP
Phone: (312) 875-9447
Web: www.theskydeck.com
Laugh it up at a theater where some of the best comedic talents have gotten their start in show business.
Second City Theatre alumni include greats like John Belushi, John Candy, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Gilda Radner, Mike Myers, Chris Farley, Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, and Tina Fey.
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Address: 1616 N Wells St., Chicago, IL 60614 - MAP
Phone: (312) 337-3992
Web: www.secondcity.com
Journey through the ocean without ever having to leave land at the
Shedd Aquarium. The aquarium houses over 25,000 fish and animals within award-winning exhibits. Sea otters, beluga whales, sea turtles, penguins, sharks, octopi, and jellyfish are just a few of the inhabitants at the Shedd Aquarium.
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Address: 1200 S. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60605 - MAP
Phone: (312) 939-2438
Web: www.sheddaquarium.org
See one of America's favorite NFL franchises take the field at
Soldier Field. The Chicago Bears have played at Soldier Field since 1971. You're guaranteed a closer look at the ball game at the NFL's smallest venue.
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Address: 1410 S. Museum Campus Dr., Chicago, IL 60605 - MAP
Phone: (312) 235-7000
Web: www.soldierfield.net
Get an intimate view of live theater at
The Apollo Theater. The theater offers two stages and performances of classic and contemporary plays. The Apollo is also home to the largest children's theater company in Chicago, so forget about a babysitter and take the kids out for some fun.
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Address: 2540 N Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60614 - MAP
Phone: (773) 935-6100
Web: www.apollochicago.com
Walk the halls of
The Art Institute of Chicago and view an art collection rivaled by only the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. There are over 260,000 art works housed at the museum by artists like Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Pablo Picasso, and Vincent Van Gogh.
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Address: 111 South Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60603 - MAP
Phone: (312) 443-3600
Web: www.artic.edu
Travel back in time at
The Field Museum. There are over 21 million specimens owned by the museum with one of its key features being Sue, the most complete Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton in the world. Other artifacts and fossils come from around the globe explaining the history of human and animal life in many regions of the world.
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Address: 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60605 - MAP
Phone: (312) 922-9410
Web: www.fieldmuseum.org
See the famed NBA Chicago Bulls hit the court at the
United Center. If basketball isn't your cup of tea, the venue hosts concerts and other shows like Cirque du Soleil, Disney on Ice, and the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
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Address: 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago, IL 60612 - MAP
Phone: (312) 455-4500
Web: www.unitedcenter.com
Catch a Chicago Cubs game at the historic
Wrigley Field. The field was built in 1914 and is one of the most iconic baseball fields in Major League history. For a unique experience, check into rooftop seats.
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Address: 1060 West Addison, Chicago, IL 60613 - MAP
Phone: (773) 404-2827
Web: www.chicago.cubs.mlb.com
