Popular places to visit
Wrigley Field
Tour the iconic grounds and catch a game March through September at Chicago’s beloved baseball stadium.
Six Flags Great America
Spend a day at this sprawling theme park to enjoy an array of thrilling roller coaster rides, a water park and entertainment for kids of all ages.
Navy Pier
A Ferris wheel, shopping, restaurants and more can be found in this waterfront entertainment district.
McCormick Place
Attend an event at the United States’ largest convention center, which features hyper-modern facilities and huge exhibition spaces connected by promenades and sky bridges.
Grant Park
Chicago’s front yard is a pretty landscaped park, which is home to public art displays, museums, themed gardens and international music festivals.
Soldier Field
Events center, NFL stadium and historic landmark all in one, this waterfront field is one of Chicago’s most popular destinations.
Things to do
Odyssey Lake Michigan Premier Dinner Cruise
Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady
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Other neighborhoods around Gages Lake
Half Day
Visitors to Half Day enjoy its theaters, and if you want to do some exploring, Marriott Theatre is worth a stop.
O'Hare
Consider a visit to Rosemont Theatre and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in O'Hare. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Cumberland Station or Rosemont Station.
Uptown
The live music and lake views are just a few things visitors like about Uptown. Lake Michigan and Aragon Ballroom are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Wilson Station or Lawrence Station to get around the larger area.
Wrigleyville
You might enjoy the bars while in Wrigleyville. Wrigley Field is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Sheridan Station or Addison Station (Red Line) to see more of the city.
Logan Square
Get to know Logan Square and its many features like its breweries and live music. You might want to explore sights like The 606 and Milwaukee Avenue, and you can jump on the metro at Logan Square Station or California Station (Blue Line) to get around the city.
Lakeview
Known for its great bars and fantastic lake views, there's plenty to explore in Lakeview. You can visit top attractions like Wrigley Field and Lake Michigan, and jump on the metro at Southport Station or Addison Station (Red Line) to see more of the city.
More to Explore
- Six Flags Great America
- Naval Base Great Lakes
- Lake Michigan
- Gurnee Mills
- Volo Auto Museum
- Illinois Beach State Park
- Pleasant Prairie RecPlex
- Chicago Botanic Garden
- Lake County Fairgrounds
- Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
- Lake Forest College
- Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
- Genesee Theater
- Waukegan SportsPark
- Ravinia Pavilion
- Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets
- Chain 'O Lakes State Park
- Simmons Island Beach
- Ravinia Park
- Marriott Theatre
- Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
- Waukegan Harbor
- Cancer Treatment Centers of America Midwestern Regional Medical Center
- Harper College
- Arlington International Racecourse
- America's Action Territory Family Fun Park
- MainStreet Libertyville
- Wilmot Mountain
- Kemper Lakes Golf Club
- College of Lake County
- Cuneo Mansion and Gardens