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AeroBalloon (Streeterville)
See Chicago's Skyline From 350 Feet Above Lakefront!

Amazing Chicago's Funhouse Maze (Streeterville)
Over 1 million people have gotten lost in the Maze!

Aon Center (Loop)
83 Story building towers above Millennium Park.

BP Bridge (Loop)
Connecting Millennium Park to Daley Bicentennial Plaza

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

Cloud Gate (Loop)
Inspired by liquid mercury, the sculpture is among the largest of its kind in the world, measuring 66-feet long by 33-feet high.

Crown Fountain (Loop)
The fountain, which anchors the southwest corner of Millennium Park at Michigan Avenue and Monroe Streets, is great for children.

Eli's Cheesecake World ()
Come experience our world with your family and friends! Learn about Eli's history, our philosophy, and how we make our desserts, see our decorating department at work, and then enjoy a slice of Eli’s Cheesecake.

Exelon Pavilion (Loop)
Millennium Park Welcome Center.

Garfield Park Conservatory (Rogers Park)
3.5 acre wonder under glass - the Garfield Park Conservatory, has been home to rare tropical plants for 100 years

Grant Park (Museum Campus)
Referred to as Chicago's "front yard," Grant Park is among the city's loveliest and most prominent parks.

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

Lincoln Park Conservatory (Lincoln Park)
No matter the time of year, Lincoln Park Conservatory is always green and lush. Come take a stroll and let yourself be transported away.

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

Lurie Garden (Loop)
This garden pays homage to the City's motto City in a Garden.

McCormick Tribune Plaza Ice Rink (Loop)
The best views of Chicago’s famed Michigan Avenue streetwall.

McDonald's Cycle Center (Loop)
Heated indoor bicycle parking facility.

Merchandise Mart (River North)
When opened in 1930, the Merchandise Mart was the largest building in the world with over 4,000,000 square feet of floor space.

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.

Northerly Island (Museum Campus)
91-acre peninsular piece of land surrounded by Lake Michigan to the south and east and Burnham Harbor to the west.

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.

Wrigley Building (Magnificent Mile)
The gleaming white Wrigley Building is one of America’s most famous office towers.

Wrigley Square Millennium Monument (Loop)
Relax on the lawn or stroll paths.