Chicago Attractions

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Adler Planetarium and Museum (Museum Campus)
The oldest Planetarium in the country located on Chicago’s Museum campus.

Brookfield Zoo (Brookfield)
Brookfield Zoo is located on 216 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, and is only twelve miles west of downtown Chicago.

Buckingham Fountain (Loop)
One of Chicago's top tourist attractions.

Chicago Architecture Foundation (Loop)
Explore Chicago’s outstanding architectural legacy.

Chicago Water Tower (Magnificent Mile)
The only building that exists today that survived the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.

Field Museum (Museum Campus)
No trip to Chicago would be complete without a visit to the Field Museum, home of Sue, the largest, most complete, and best preserved Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil.

Hancock Observatory (Magnificent Mile)
The New Hancock Observatory offers incredible views of the City and Lake Michigan.

Lincoln Park Zoo (Lincoln Park)
Just Minutes North of Chicago is the Lincoln Park Zoo - Always Free!

Millennium Park (Loop)
Millennium Park opened in 2004 has since then has been visited by millions of people. One of Chicago’s top tourist hot spots.

Navy Pier (Streeterville)
Historic Navy Pier, located on beautiful Lake Michigan attracts 9 million people a year and ranks as Chicago’s top tourist destination.

Sears Tower Skydeck (Loop)
Great Views from the Sears Tower Skydeck. The Sears tower is 1,450 feet high.

Shedd Aquarium (Museum Campus)
The Shedd Aquarium is one of the countries best and one of Chicago top rated attractions, not to be missed!

Tribune Tower (Magnificent Mile)
The Landmark Tribune Tower is one of the most recognizable icons of the city of Chicago.

Also see: Arts and Culture, Museums