choosechicago.com TOURS & ATTRACTIONS TOURS & ATTRACTIONS KEY ATTRACTIONS A =ADA Compliant F =Family Friendly S =Seasonal j =Minority Owned k =Women Owned The Chicago Tour Company Online only 773-930-3710 chicagotourco.com Whether you’re looking for a general overview of the Windy City or a more focused themed itinerary, we can create the perfect Chicago tour for you! F Chicago’s First Lady Cruises Loop Chicago Riverwalk, 112 E. Wacker Dr. 847-358-1330 cruisechicago.com Get the real story of Chicago’s rich architectural history aboard the Official Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise. Daily departures Apr. – Nov. A F S City Cruises Anchored by Hornblower Streeterville Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave. 888-957-2634 cityexperiences.com/chicago/ city-cruises The most elegant, unique way to experience Chicago. Three-course plated dining, entertainment, outstanding service, and stunning views — all for one price. A F Mercury, Chicago’s Skyline Cruiseline Loop Chicago Riverwalk, 112 E. Wacker Dr. 312-332-1353 mercurycruises.com Don’t miss Mercury’s Urban Adventure Cruise, a complete city tour of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan’s downtown harbor. Our guides make the difference. F Sk Shoreline Sightseeing Streeterville Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave. 312-222-9328 shorelinesightseeing.com Our Guided Architecture River Tour was Tripadvisor’s #1 Tour in the U.S. for 2020! Depart from Navy Pier or Michigan Avenue. See website for daily schedule, Mar. – Nov. F S Wendella Tours & Cruises Magnificent Mile 400 N. Michigan Ave. 312-337-1446 wendellaboats.com Chicago’s original narrated boat tours since 1935. Wendella tours feature live narration highlighting Chicago’s history and world-class architecture. A F S 360 CHICAGO Observation Deck Magnificent Mile 875 N. Michigan Ave. 888-875-8439 360chicago.com Enjoy 360° views of the Chicago skyline and lakefront from 1,000 feet above The Magnificent Mile. Experience TILT, Chicago’s highest thrill ride! A F American Queen Voyages Online only 866-522-1166 aqvoyages.com Sail the Great Lakes on an 11-day voyage between Chicago and Toronto. The Ocean Voyager and sister ship Ocean Navigator are the only overnight cruise ships docked at Navy Pier. Bobby’s Bike Hike Chicago – Bike, Walking, Food Tours & Rentals Streeterville 540 N. Lake Shore Dr. 312-245-9300 bobbysbikehike.com Guided bicycle, walking, food, and culture tours of Chicago appropriate for all ages and fitness levels. Top ranking on travel review site Tripadvisor. A F Chicago CityPASS Purchase online or from participating attractions 208-787-4300, 888-330-5008 citypass.com/chicago Save 48% or more on admission to Chicago’s top attractions, including the Shedd Aquarium and Skydeck Chicago, with CityPASS tickets. F The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center Hyde Park 740 E. 56th Pl. 773-947-0600 dusablemuseum.org The DuSable Museum shares a unique cultural environment of African American history through thought-provoking exhibits, programs, and celebrations. A F j The Escape Game Chicago River North 42 E. Ontario St. 312-453-7753 theescapegame.com/chicago Play Chicago’s #1 escape room! Choose from five immersive adventure games: The Heist, Prison Break, Gold Rush, Mission: Mars, and Special Ops. F Fox in a Box – Chicago South Loop 47 W. Polk St. 312-878-7899 foxinaboxchicago.com The only activity with a 5.0 rating on Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and Facebook. Try Chicago’s best escape room with your friends and family! F Go Chicago Purchase online or from participating attractions 866-628-9031 gocity.com/chicago/en-us Go Chicago is the only all-inclusive attractions pass with over 25 top choices, including all of the museums, boat tours, towers, walking tours, and bikes! F Millennium Park Loop 201 E. Randolph St. 312-744-1168 millenniumpark.org The sky’s the limit when hosting an event in Chicago’s Millennium Park. Millennium Park is the perfect location for your high-profile event. A F Museum of Illusions Loop 25 E. Washington St. 312-722-6780 moichicago.com Experience the impossible at the Museum of Illusions! Guests will enjoy immersing themselves in over 60 mind-bending, reality-altering exhibits! A Navy Pier Streeterville 600 E. Grand Ave. 312-595-5300 navypier.org A Chicago landmark and the city’s most-visited destination, featuring more than 50 acres of parks, shops, theatres, restaurants, and attractions. A F Poetry Foundation River North 61 W. Superior St. 312-790-7070 poetryfoundation.org The Poetry Foundation is an independent literary organization dedicated to poetry, offering free events, a library, and a gallery open to all! A Skydeck Chicago Loop 233 S. Wacker Dr. 312-875-9696 theskydeck.com Experience The Ledge at Skydeck Chicago while enjoying 360° views spanning four states and 50 miles. From 1,353 feet up, the glass ledges look straight down. A F Sloomoo Institute River North 820 N. Orleans St. tickets.sloomooinstitute.com/ sloomooinstitutechicago/events Sloomoo Institute is an interactive, immersive experience based on joy through sensory play — think never-ending handmade, scented slime. Fk Swedish American Museum Andersonville 5211 N. Clark St. 773-728-8111 swedishamericanmuseum.org A nonprofit educational activity center for the celebration and interpretation of Swedish American history and culture. F AMUSEMENT/ WATER PARKS Navy Pier Streeterville 600 E. Grand Ave. 312-595-5300 navypier.org A Chicago landmark and the city’s most-visited destination, featuring more than 50 acres of parks, shops, theatres, restaurants, and attractions. A F ARCHITECTURAL/ CULTURAL TOURS Chicago Architecture Center Loop 111 E. Wacker Dr. 312-922-3432 architecture.org Tour Chicago by boat, bus, walking, bike, or Segway on one of 85 exciting tours. Free exhibitions and programs all year. Unique retail shop on-site. A F Chicago Cultural Center Loop 78 E. Washington St. 312-744-3316 chicago.gov/city/en/depts/ dca/supp_info/chicago_ culturalcenter.html Gaze at the world’s largest Tiffany stained-glass dome and beautifully ornate multicolored mosaics, marble, and molding during guided architectural tours. A F Chicago Greeter Loop 77 E. Randolph St. 312-945-4231 chicagogreeter.com Local volunteer Greeters highlight Chicago’s downtown and neighborhoods on free guided walks customized by language and special interest. F Chicago Line Cruises Streeterville Ogden Slip, 465 N. McClurg Ct. 312-527-2002 chicagoline.com Tour Chicago’s renowned architecture aboard one of three vessels traversing the Chicago River, or experience Chicago’s history on a lake or river cruise. F S 47
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