Shedd Aquarium
The Shedd Aquarium lies on the shores of Lake Michigan, a gateway to an underwater world unlike anything you've ever experienced. Sharks patrol, jellies pulse, and fishes from around the world school together. Shed... from smartdestinations.com
Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo is everyones zoo. And although it is among the oldest zoological gardens in the country (established in 1868), it also is among the most moderna leader in wildlife conservation, community education and re... museumland.net
Field Museum
The Field Museum is home to Sue, the worlds largest, most famous T. rex, plus more than 35 world-renowned exhibitions. In "Underground Adventure", visitors magically "shrink" to explore a subterranean world where e... smartdestinations.com
Dusable Museum Of African American History - Chicago, Il
From their website: "The DuSable Museum of African American History located in the historic Hyde Park area of Chicago at 740 East 56th Place (57th Street and South Cottage Grove Avenue) in Washington Park unites art, hist... waymarking.com
Brookfield Zoo - Suburban Chicago, Il
Brookfield Zoo, located in Brookfield, Illinois, just west of Chicago, is open every day of the year. The Zoo is located on 216 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, featuring over 2,000 individual animals. The Zoo fir... waymarking.com
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Celebrating more than 150 years of science exploration and education, the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is the public face of the Chicago Academy of Sciences, founded in 1857 as Chicago"s first museum dedicated to edu... explorechicago.org
Bike And Roll Chicago
Whether you are a local or a tourist, Bike and Roll, located in multiple locations throughout Chicago, IL is a great way to explore the city, see the sites, and get around town in a fun, healthy, and green way. Did you k... ettractions.com
Garfield Park - Chicago Park District
In 1869, the Illinois state legislature established the West Park Commission, which was responsible for three large parks and interlinking boulevards. The centerpiece of the system, the 185-acre Central Park, was renamed ... famplosion.com
Wrigley Field, Home Of The Chicago Cubs
Nicknamed "The Friendly Confines", Wrigley Field is the home of the The Chicago Cubs. Wrigley Field is known for its signature bricks and ivy and surrounding rooftop-bleacher buildings on Waveland and Sheffield Avenue... explorechicago.org
Lakeshore Theater
The Lakeshore Theater?s mission is simplicity itself: To be an artist-driven theater dedicated to comedy as an uncompromising form of expression rather than a simple means to force herds of hapless customers to buy watere... famplosion.com
Hyde Park Chamber Of Commerce
Founded in the 1850's, Hyde Park occupies an enviable location, just seven miles south of the Loop and bounded by the magnificent Lake Michigan shoreline, Washington Park, Midway Plaisance, and the historic community of K... famplosion.com
Millennium Park (Chicago)
Millennium Park is an award-winning center for art, music, architecture and landscape design. The result of a unique partnership between the City of Chicago and the philanthropic community, the 24.5-acre Park features th... ettractions.com
Ridgeland Common
Set on six acres, this athletic complex is one of the Park District's biggest attractions... patch.com
Spirit Of Chicago
A local cruise ship offering lunch, dinner and moonlight cruises with dazzling views of Chicago as its backdrop. Entertainment and special events vary. famplosion.com
Uptown, Chicago, Illinois
Uptown is what you'd call a vintage ride. It's one of the last great architectural neighborhoods not yet gentrified - which is probably why at Uptown's famous Green Mill, I once heard a bongo - drumming band perform a song ti... trails.com
Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain
IF YOU'RE GOING The Fountain, one of the largest in the world, is located at Columbus Drive (301 East) and Congress Parkway (500 South) in Grant Park. The Fountain runs from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily, typically from A... famplosion.com
Humboldt Park Lagoon And Prairie River
Humboldt Prairie River, on west side of Humboldt Drive, is a meandering stream designed in 1906 by the Jens Jensen, the founder of the prairie-style of landscape architecture. Inspired by Midwestern natural landscapes... explorechicago.org
South Shore Nature Sanctuary
In 2001, the Chicago Park District created a 4.25 acre nature sanctuary on a long neglected peninsula located behind the South Shore Cultural Center. A trail system loops through the sanctuary and leads visitors along... explorechicago.org