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Chicago Convention Center-McCormick Place
At 2.2 million square feet, this Chicago convention center is the largest in the nation! With such an expansive campus and a wide variety of facilities, McCormick Place houses much more than just space for exhibitions. Restaurants, theatres, a hotel and even a massage break room grace the inside of this Lake Shore Drive establishment.
Read MoreMillennium Park Chicago - Overview
Millennium Park has become Chicago’s biggest main stage attraction. Aligned with Chicago’s emphasis on architectural innovation, Millennium Park, Chicago's 24.5-acre phenomenon, integrates historical significance with contemporary style from a number of international players.Chicago Trolley Stops Here!
Read MoreThe Magnificent Mile
Stretching from the Chicago River to Oak Street, Chicago's Magnificent Mile has the perfect balance of history and modernity. It's the epitome of urban activities, where visitors get a chance to shop, eat, and play while experiencing some of the city’s greatest landmarks.
Read MorePublic Parks in Chicago
You'll find all kinds of things to do at the numerous public parks, from a long list of sporting activities to just laying on the grass in the shade and taking in the scenery. The Chicago Park District is one of the oldest entities of its kind, and one of the most active.
Read MoreMuseums & More: Chicago Cultural Center
The Chicago Cultural Center is a city landmark for exquisite art, architecture, music, theater, and history. The most prominent elements of the Cultural Center are the two famous glass domes (including the world’s largest Tiffany dome) that rest atop this “People’s Palace”. Free art exhibits, renowned performers, and glorious architecture draw a range of people to Chicago’s cultural home.
Read MoreNavy Pier Chicago
Navy Pier equals entertainment in Chicago, no matter the season. With more than 8.6 million visitors a year, Navy Pier Chicago is the Midwest’s number-one tourist destination. The Pier has 50 acres to explore and is overflowing with museums, restaurants, shops, rides and more. We dare you to get bored at Navy Pier; Chicago’s own entertainment oasis on Lake Michigan.
Read MoreBoat Tours: Overview
Via Chicago boat tours, take in breathtaking views of Chicago architecture and more. Board one of the boat tours that daily tour Lake Michigan and the Chicago River. Whether you want tour highlighting the architecture, history, and sights that define Chicago or to cruise, dine, and dance the night away, Chicago has a boatload of options available for everyone.
Read MoreMuseums & More: DuSable Museum of African American History
OverviewThe first museum of its kind in the U.S., the DuSable Museum of African American History shares the stories of the struggles and triumphs of African Americans throughout U.S. history. The museum focuses not only on the well known leaders, but also on those unsung heroes who paved the way for equality through history.
Read MoreChicago Museums-Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Founded in 1857 as "the teaching and learning center" of the Chicago Academy of Sciences, the Notebaert Nature Museum has been preserving the environment and promoting environmental consciousness for over 150 years. Children will love the Notebaert whether they are seeing the world through the eyes of a bug or monkeying around in a tree house. There are also a number of fun workshops and other programs where adults and kids alike can join in the museum's daily activities, like animal feedings and butterfly releases, and learn more about the earth and saving it.
Read MoreMuseums & More: Chicago History Museum
The city's oldest museum, the Chicago Historical Society, reopened its doors after a multi-million dollar renovation, unveiling not only its new name—The Chicago History Museum—but also a new motto that Chicago history begins here. So trek on up to Lincoln Park and immerse yourself in Chicago's spectacular past.
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