Things to Do in Chicago
Chicago is packed with entertaining and educational opportunities. Get the best initial overview of the city with a Windy City tour. The Chicago Trolley Tour is a narrated two-hour, hop-on/hop-off tour around the Loop and through downtown. Segway and bike tours offer unique and close-up views of city sights. See the city from the water with a lakefront cruise.
Back on land, there are over 40 Chicago museums with appeal for all ages and interests. Allow plenty of time for all of the attractions, exhibits, dining and entertainment at Navy Pier, Millennium Park and Chicago Cultural Center. Take in a game at Wrigley Field. And, get credit cards primed for a shopping spree at over 450 stores along the famous Chicago Magnificent Mile. Get significant discounts on local attractions, restaurants and shopping with a Chicago CityPass or Go Chicago Card.
When all the exertion and excitement work up an appetite, there are over 7,000 Chicago restaurants to tempt your taste buds. When it’s time to party, the Chicago music scene rocks at venues like House of Blues, one of the largest blues clubs in the U.S. And, don’t be surprised to run across a celebration. Each year city streets host around 200 parades and the Chicago festival calendar is packed.
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