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.
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.
Navy Pier
A Ferris wheel, shopping, restaurants and more can be found in this waterfront entertainment district.
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.
United Center
Catch an event at United Center during your trip to Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's lakeside or experience its fascinating museums.
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 East Side
Hyde Park
Hyde Park is noteworthy for its museums, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lake Michigan and Robie House.
Near South Side
Travelers choose Near South Side for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Cermak-McCormick Place Station or Roosevelt Station and check out top sights like Grant Park.
South Loop
Known for its fascinating museums, panoramic lake views, and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in South Loop. Top attractions like Grant Park and Soldier Field are major draws. Catch the metro at Roosevelt Station or Cermak-McCormick Place Station to see more of the city.
Theatre District
While you're in Theatre District, take in top sights like Michigan Avenue or State Street, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Washington Station or Monroe Station (Blue Line).
Near West Side
Live music, theaters, and shopping highlight some notable features of Near West Side. Make a stop by United Center or Credit Union 1 Arena while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Racine Station or Polk Station (Pink Line) to get around town.
The Loop
Grant Park and Millennium Park are a few top attractions in The Loop. Hop around the city on the metro at Washington Station or Lake Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops, and acclaimed art galleries.
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- Other vacations you might like
- Wrigley Field
- McCormick Place
- Navy Pier
- Grant Park
- United Center
- Millennium Park
- Lake Michigan
- Michigan Avenue
- Soldier Field
- Indiana Dunes National Park
- Chicago Riverwalk
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Willis Tower
- University of Chicago
- Chicago Museum of Science and Industry
- Chicago Theatre
- Field Museum of Natural History
- Lincoln Park Zoo
- University of Illinois Chicago
- Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
- Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana
- Ameristar Casino East Chicago
- Water Tower Place
- Guaranteed Rate Field
- SeatGeek Stadium
- Cloud Gate
- Tinley Park Convention Center
- Merchandise Mart
- John Hancock Center