Attractions in Chicago


Magnificent Mile
Chicago's answer to New York's Fifth Avenue. A bustling, pedestrian friendly high end shopper's paradise. It has at least 460 stores, 275 restaurants and 51 hotels. Address: Michigan Ave. Chicago River to Oak St.

Architectural River Cruise
The Chicago Architecture Foundation offers an hour long cruise down the Chicago River, giving a history of Chicago Architecture with an enchanting view of the city.
Address: Michigan Avenue & the River. Southeast corner of the bridge. Blue awning.
Opening hours: Seasonal, see home page for more information.
Phone: +1 312.902.1500
Price: Price: $28-$30

Art Institute of Chicago
World's largest collection of Impressionist paintings outside of the Louvre in Paris, along with numeral special exhibitions.
Address: 111 S. Michigan Avenue
Opening hours: Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 10:30am-5pm; Thurs 10:30am-8pm; Sat & Sun 10am-5pm
Phone: +1 312.443.3600

The Field Museum
In 1997, Chicago's famous natural history museum, purchased Sue, the largest, most complete and best preserved Tyrannosaurus Rex ever discovered.
Address: 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive
Opening hours: 9am-5pm Daily
Phone: +1 312.922.9410

John G. Shedd Aquarium
The aquarium is the largest indoor aquarium in the world.
Address: 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive
Opening hours: 9am-6pm Daily; Thursdays 9am-10pm
Phone: +1 312.939.2426

Navy Pier
A family attraction that features entertainment, amusement park rides, shopping, dining, lake front cruises, and more than 50 acres of gardens and parks.
Address: 600 E. Grand Avenue
Opening hours: Pier itself is always open. Shops & attractions vary in hours.
Phone: +1 .312.595.7437 (PIER) or +1.800.595.7437

Robie House
This 1909 creation is one of Frank Lloyd Wright's most famous houses in the prairie style. Designated by Wright himself as "the cornerstone of modern architecture".
Address: 5757 S. Woodlawn Avenue
Opening hours: Tours only: Monday-Friday 11am, 1pm, 3pm; Closed on Tuesday & Friday in February; Saturday & Sunday 11am-3.30pm; Saturday & Sunday 11am-3:30pm, every half hour.
Phone: +1 773.834.1847

Sears Tower
The tallest building in North America, and the third tallest building in the world. Stunning views!