Chicago

Attractions & Landmarks

333 North Michigan Building

Architectural Marvel

+1 312 744 2400

333 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60601

860-880 North Lake Shore Drive

Glam Look

+1 312 943 0432

880 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611

Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum

Explore the Celestial Skies

+1 312 922 7827

1300 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605

African American Cultural Center

African- American Culture

+1 312 996 9549

830 South Halsted, Chicago, IL 60607

Alta Vista Terrace

A Glimpse Of London

+1 312 744 2400

North Alta Vista Terrace, Chicago, IL 60613

American Sightseeing Chicago

Chicago Tour

+1 312 251 3100

27 East Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60603

Anshe Emet Synagogue

Georgian-Style Synagogue

+1 773 281 1423

3751 North Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613

Archbishop's Residence

A Holy Home

+1 312 744 2400

1555 North State Parkway, Chicago, IL 60605

Argyle Street

A Treat For Foodies

+1 312 744 2400

West Argyle Street, Chicago, IL 60640

Auditorium Building

Architectural Heritage

+1 312 341 3500

430 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605

Batcolumn

Humorous Sculpture by Claes Oldenburg

+1 312 744 7487

600 West Madison Street, Chicago, IL 60661

Belmont Harbor

Home To the Marina

+1 312 742 7673

3600 Recreation Drive, Chicago, IL 60613

Bubbly Creek

Eerie Landmark

+1 312 744 2400

1290 West 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609

Butler Field at Grant Park

A Tentartainment

+1 312 559 1212

100 South Lakeshore Drive, Chicago, IL 60601

Cadillac Club at the New Soldier Field

Watch Sports in Style

+1 312 235 7000

1410 South Museum, Chicago, IL 60605

Carbide and Carbon Building

Dark Clad Building

+1 877 244 2246

230 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60601

Caribbean Festival

Celebrate Jamaican Independence

+1 312 427 0266

1501 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60607

Chicago Board of Trade

Watch the Traders in Action

+1 312 435 3590

141 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60604

Chicago Botanic Garden

Lush and Sprawling Botanic Garden

+1 847 835 5440

1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022

Chicago City Hall

A Building of Importance

+1 312 744 2400

121 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60602

Chicago Cultural Center

Great Cultural Performances

+1 312 744 6630

78 East Washington Street, Chicago, IL 60602

Chicago Cultural Center & Visitor Information Center

Illinois Mementos & Information

+1 312 744 8000

78 East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60602

Chicago Picasso

Massive Piece of Art

+1 312 744 2400

50 West Washington Street, Chicago, IL 60602

Chicago Rising From the Lake

Landmark Sculpture

+1 312 567 8500

400 North Columbus Drive, Chicago, IL 60611

Chicago Vietnam Veterans Fountain

Somber Memorial

+1 773 276 4189

35 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60640

Chicago White Sox

Modern Stadium for Old-Fashioned Fun

+1 312 674 1000

333 West 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60616

Chicago's First Lady

Mini-Cruises

+1 847 358 1330

111 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60604

Chinatown

Historic and colorful neighborhood

+1 312 222 1900

318 West Cermak Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616

Clarence Buckingham Fountain

Worth a Look

+1 312 742 7529

Grant Park, Chicago, IL 60601

Clarke House Museum

Architecture in Greek Style

+1 312 326 1480

1855 South Indiana Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616

Cloud Gate

Millennium Park's Scene-Stealing Bean

+1 312 742 1168

AT&T Plaza, Chicago, IL 60686

Copernicus Foundation

All About Art and Music

+1 773 777 8898

5216 West Lawrence Avenue, chicago, IL 60630

Couch Mausoleum

Mysterious Tomb

+1 312 222 1900

1601 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614

Courthouse Place

Architecture and Justice

54 West Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL 60610

DeVry Institute of Technology

Excellent Academic

+1 602 216 7700

3300 North Campbell Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618

Dearborn Station

Restored Rail Hub, Now a Landmark

+1 312 554 8100

47 West Polk Street, Chicago, IL 60605

Downtown Theater District

For All the Theater Lovers

+1 312 567 8500

Theater District, Chicago, IL 60607

Elks Veterans Memorial Building (The)

Stirring World War I Memorial

+1 773 755 4876

2750 North Lakeview Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614

Ernest Hemingway Museum

The Life of Papa H

+1 708 848 2222

200 North Oak Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 60302

Essanay Studios

Historic Film Studio

+1 312 744 3200

1345 West Argyle Street, Chicago, IL 60640

Family Pavilion At Navy Pier

Great Place For the Family

+1 312 595 7437

600 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611

Fine Arts Building

Former Landmark Home of Studebaker Showroom

+1 312 566 9800

410 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605

Fisher Building

Unsung and Humorous Landmark Building

+1 319 913 1922

343 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60604

Fountain of Time

100 Feet Sculpture

+1 312 747 6823

5900 South Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637

Four Seasons Mosaic (The)

An Amazing Masterpiece

+1 312 744 2400

10 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60603

Fourth Presbyterian Church

Peaceful Church

+1 312 787 4570

126 East Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611

Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio

Personal home and studio offers glimpse of life of famous architect

+1 708 848 1976

951 Chicago Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302

Freedom Wall

Tied To Their Names

+1 312 455 1990

325 West Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60610

Gary Comer Youth Center

Center For the Kids

+1 773 358 4100

7200 South Ingleside Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619

General John Logan Memorial

Grant Park Memorial

+1 312 742 7648

337 East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601

Godfather of House Music Frankie Knuckles Way Street Sign

An Ode to a DJ

+1 312 744 2400

Jefferson Street, Chicago, IL 60661

Graceland Cemetery and Crematorium

Visit Chicago's Most Famous Deceased

+1 773 525 1105

4001 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60613

Greektown

Great Greek Restaurants and Bars

+1 312 567 8500

Between Van Buren and Madison Streets, Chicago, IL 60661

Harold Washington Library

Huge City Library

+1 312 747 4300

400 South State Street, Chicago, IL 60605

Harpo Studios

Talk Time!

+1 312 633 2100

110 North Carpenter Street, Chicago, IL 60607

Haymarket Affair

A Monument of Honour

+1 312 744 2400

Haymarket Square, Forest Park, IL 60130

Historic Pullman Foundation Visitor Center

Museum Dedicated To Industrialist Entrepreneur

+1 773 785 8901

11141 South Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago, IL 60628

House of Hope Arena (The)

Multi-purpose Event Venue

+1 773 568 8350

752 East 114th Street, Chicago, IL 60628

Hull House

Landmark Social Services Building

+1 312 413 5353

800 South Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60607

Illinois State Fairgrounds

Grounds for Fun

+1 217 782 1698

801 East Sangamon Avenue, Springfield, IL 62794-9281

Inland Steel Building

The Pride of Chicago

+1 312 263 9383

30 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60603

Irish American Heritage Centre

All Irish

+1 773 282 7035

4626 North Knox Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630

James R. Thompson Center

Center of Attraction

+1 312 814 6684

100 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601

Jewelers Row

First Jewelery Manufaturing Unit

Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611

John Hancock Center

A View from the Top

+1 312 751 3680

875 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611

Jones Convocation Center

Great Sports Facilities

+1 773 821 2701

9501 South King Drive, Chicago, IL 60628

Joseph J. Gentile Center

Multi-purpose Arena

+1 773 508 2575

6511 North Winthrop, Chicago, IL 60626

LaSalle Street Bridge

Heritage Bridge

+1 312 744 2400

150 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60610

Lake Point Tower

On the Lakeside

+1 312 467 0505

505 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611

Lakefront Path

Iconic Path

+1 312 292 2273

McCormick Place to Belmont, Chicago, IL 60661

Lincoln Monument

Statue by Augustus Saint Gaudens

+1 312 744 7487

2200 North Stockton Drive, Chicago, IL 60614

Lincoln Park Conservatory

Greenhouse With Tropical Displays

+1 312 742 7736

2391 North Stockton Drive, Chicago, IL 60614

Lincoln Park Zoo

Oldest Zoo in America

+1 312 742 2000

2001 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614

Loop Tatoo Mural

Incredible Mural

East Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60601

Loop Tour Train

See Chicago's Finest Architecture

+1 312 744 2400

77 East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601

Magic Hedge

Birdland

+1 312 567 8500

4400 North Montrose Avenue, Chicago, IL 60661

Marina City

Self-Sufficient Haven

+1 312 744 8000

300 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60654

Marquette Building

Classic Terra-Cotta Landmark

+1 312 422 5500

140 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60603

McGraw-Hill Building

A Landmark of its Kind

+1 312 744 2400

520 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611

Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament

Experience 11th Century Entertainment

+1 888 935 6878

2001 North Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL 60195

Michigan Avenue Bridge

Most-Photographed Spot in Town

+1 312 744 3200

North Michigan Avenue and East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601

Midway Plaisance

Historic Site of the 1893 Columbian Exhibit

+1 312 742 7529

1130 Midway Plaisance North, Chicago, IL 60637

Miro's Chicago

The Symbol of Galaxy

+1 312 744 2400

60 West Washington Street, Chicago, IL 60602

Monadnock Building

Arguably The Nation's First Skyscraper

+1 312 922 1890

53 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60604

Monument to the Great Northern Migration

By Sculptor Alison Saar

+1 312 744 8000

26th Street King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616

Monument with Standing Beast

Jean Dubuffet Monument

+1 312 744 8000

100 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601

National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame (The)

Precious Memorabilia

+1 312 226 5566

1431 West Taylor Street, Chicago, IL 60607

National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum

Works by Vets

+1 312 326 0270

1801 South Indiana Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616

Navy Pier

Lakefront Fun Center

+1 312 595 7437

600 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611

Navy Pier Ferris Wheel

Jolly Ride on a Wheel

+1 312 595 7437

600 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611

Nicholas J. Melas Centennial Fountain

Water Loop

+1 312 744 2400

300 East McClurg Court, Chicago, IL 60611

Noble Horse Theatre

Horse Show

+1 312 266 7878

1410 North Orleans Street, Chicago, IL 60610

Northerly Island

Picturesque Peninsula

+1 312 745 2910

1400 South Lynn White Drive, Chicago, IL 60605

Northside College Preparatory High School

Quality Education

+1 773 534 3954

5501 North Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625

Northwestern University Beach

Beautiful Beach

+1 847 491 4303

2379 North Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60201

Nuclear Energy Sculpture

A Salute to Nuclear Energy

+1 312 744 2400

5801 South Ellis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637

Old Colony Building

Landmark Skyscraper

+1 312 744 3200

407 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60605

Old St. Pat's World's Largest Block Party

Matchmaking Heaven

+1 312 648 1021

700 West Adams Street, Chicago, IL 60661

Paschen Park

Fun in the Park

+1 773 262 5871

1932 West Lunt Avenue, Chicago, IL 60626

Patterson-McCormick Mansion

A Beautiful Mansion

+1 312 664 5058

20 East Burton Place, Chicago, IL 60610

Picasso Statue

Unidentifiable Chicago landmark

+1 312 744 2400

50 West Washington Street, Chicago, IL 60602

Playboy Mansion

Pleasures of Life

+1 312 744 8000

1340 North State Parkway, Chicago, IL 60610

Prairie Avenue Historic District

Journey to the Opulent 1890s

+1 312 744 3200

1800 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616

Preston Bradley Hall

Unique hall

+1 312 744 6630

78 East Washington Street, Chicago 60602

Printers Row

Tree-lined historic street

+1 312 744 3200

57 West Polk St, Chicago, IL 60605

Pullman District

Urban Planning Historic Area

+1 773 785 8181

11111 South Forrestville Avenue, Chicago, IL 60628

Raven Theatre Company-East Stage

Ensemblage of Artists

+1 773 338 2177

6157 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60660

Reading Cones-Grant Park

More Than Meets the Eye

+1 312 742 7648

337 East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601

Reliance Building

Chicago School Skyscraper

+1 312 744 3200

32 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60602

Rookery Building

Architectural Masterpiece

+1 312 567 8500

209 South La Salle Street, Chicago, IL 60604

S.R. Crown Hall

Column Free Space

+1 312 744 8000

3360 South State Street, Chicago, IL 60616

Saint Valentine's Day Massacre Site

In Memory of the Dead

+1 312 744 2400

2122 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614

San Marco II

Replica of Sculpture by Ludovico de Luigi

+1 312 744 7487

440 South La Salle Street, Chicago, IL 60605

Sears Tower Skydeck

See Chicago from its Tallest Building

+1 312 875 9696

233 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606

Seneca Park

Downtown Getaway

+1 312 742 7891

228 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611

Six Flags Great America

Screams and Thrills at Popular Theme Park

+1 847 249 4636

542 North Route 21, Chicago, IL 60031

Soldier Field

Roman Coliseum Sports and Music Center

+1 312 235 7000

1410 South Musuem Campus Drive, Chicago, IL 60605

State Street

That Great Street

+1 312 567 8500

1 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60602

Stephen A. Douglas Tomb and Memorial

Senator's 100-foot Tomb

+1 312 744 6630

636 East 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609

Sullivan Athletic Center

A Multi-purpose Field

+1 773 325 7240

2323 North Sheffield Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614

Sullivan Center

Modular Construction and Design

+1 312 641 7000

1 South State Street, Chicago, IL 60603

Sunset Cafe

For Jazz Lovers

+1 312 744 2400

315 East 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60616

Supreme Life Building

First Venture

+1 312 744 2400

3501 South King Drive, Chicago, IL 60653

The Merchandise Mart

World's Largest Commercial Center

+1 312 527 4141

222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL 60654

Theater on the Lake

Live Performances on Lake Michigan's Shores

+1 312 742 7994

2401 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60614

Tribune Tower

Imposing Home of the Newspaper Giant

+1 312 222 3994

435 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611

Union Station

Breathtaking Train Terminal

+1 312 655 2524

225 South Canal Street, Chicago, IL 60606

University of Chicago (The)

Gothic Campus

+1 773 702 1234

5801 South Ellis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637

Walt Disney House

Little-Known Disney Landmark

+1 312 744 2400

2156 North Tripp Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639

Wells Street

A Lively Street

+1 312 559 1212

1220 North Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60610

Wrigley Building

One Of the Most Famous Chicago Buildings

+1 312 923 8080

410 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611

Wrigley Right Done

Rooftop View

+1 773 388 0500

3621-3625 North Sheffield Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613

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