Chicago attractions

LaSalle Bank Theatre Broadway , 22 W. Monroe (4.57 km) (show on map)

Type: Theatre district of Chicago.

Broadway in Chicago offers you the chance to experience some amazing live shows in the cities best theatres. Tours are also available.

Great way to spend an afternoon out of shops and off...

– Gillian (Aug 18, 2009)

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200 N Oak Park Ave (12.76 km) (show on map)

Type: Museum

The childhood home is a beautiful Queen Anne style buidling and has not changed since the time Ernest Hemingway lived there. From the house you can walk down the road to the museum which is host to permanent and temporary exhibits.

Ernest Hemingway, the world famous author of classic...

– houstyiscool (Aug 8, 2008)

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600 East Grand Avenue (5.89 km) (show on map)

Type: Large lake front pier.

Navy Pier is home to a 15 storey Ferris wheel, IMAX cinema, bars and restaurants. Throughout the summer months you will see Chicago's street performers here and you can ice skate during winter.

Only about half the things open when we were there b...

– Gillian (Aug 18, 2009)

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Pick ups around the city. (3.56 km) (show on map)

Type: Bus tour around the city.

This bus tour offers you a chance to see all the big attractions around the city while sitting down on a bus. You can hop on and off at various locations and tickets are normally valid for the day so you can take your time sightseeing.

If you're limited on time this is a good way to spen...

– Gillian (Aug 19, 2009)

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1616 N. Wells Street (6.96 km) (show on map)

Type: A comedy club.

Many famous comedians have started their careers at this well-known, popular comedy club. Stand up and improv acts take place, alongside humorous plays and more.

If you like comedy, you'll love this. Stars like mi...

– clare (Apr 3, 2009)

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233 S. Wacker Dr (3.27 km) (show on map)

Type: A signature skyscraper.

It is Americas tallest building and the 3rd tallest in the world, exceeding 500 metres in height. It claims to have views over 4 states. It is hoped to be rebranded and painted silver in the year to come.

Like most viewing towers in any city, get to see fro...

– Gillian (Aug 18, 2009)

Just a short review, DON'T go up this Tower unless i...

– dtdublin (Sep 13, 2008)

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239 E Randolph (4.46 km) (show on map)

Type: A bike rental and tour company.

Chicago's leading bike rental and tour company. Tours of the city and its miles of lake front paths available. Chicago is a very bike-friendly city.

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900 North Michigan Avenue (5.84 km) (show on map)

Type: A department store.

From the best names in fashion and beauty to all the luxuries of home, Bloomingdale’s is your destination for a great shopping experience in Chicago.

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201 E Randolph St (4.47 km) (show on map)

Type: A city park with wonderful architecture, landscape and arts.

The park has many prominent features including the Frank Gehry designed Jay Pritzker Pavilion, a sophisticated outdoor concert venue. Also, there's the interactive Crown Fountain and the Cloud Gate sculpture.

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111 South Michigan Avenue (3.98 km) (show on map)

Type: The Institute displays many great works of art.

It's the home to famous works from Monet to Dali. The newly opened Modern Wing houses the museum’s collection of 20th and 21st century art. This extension makes it the second largest art museum in the United States.

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875 N. Michigan Avenue (5.54 km) (show on map)

Type: A 1,000ft tall building that offers views of four states.

To get there you first have to take America's fastest elevator. It also offers a free multimedia Sky Tour, narrated by David Schwimmer. Coffee, cocktails and dining can also be experienced on adjacent floors.

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1200 S. Lake Shore Drive (3.57 km) (show on map)

Type: The world's largest aquarium.

The aquarium houses a Caribbean Reef where volunteer divers will answer all your questions, and the Oceanarium which is encased in glass and looks out onto the lake. The building itself is a national landmark.

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1060 W Addison St.

Type: The home of the Chicago Cubs baseball team.

Wrigley Field was built in 1914 and is the second-oldest ballpark in the majors behind Boston's Fenway Park.

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2001 North Clark Street (7.89 km) (show on map)

Type: Chicago's most popular zoo.

There's an AT&T Endangered Species Carousel which features 48 artisan-crafted wooden animals and two chariots and can accommodate up to 50 riders. Also has the LPZoo Express Train for under 12s.

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