Attractions

The largest commercial office building in the World, with over 4.1 million square feet of permanent and temporary showrooms. The location features a bank, U.S. Post Office, transportation hub stop for the "El" train, a currency exchange, food court and many retail shops to choose from. The privately owned exhibit center, The Merchandise Mart, is the home of the world's largest contract furnishing show - Neocon - held every year in June and, the country's largest casual furniture market in September, plus two gift and home markets and ten different apparel shows a year.

A wonderful introduction to Millennium Park's development, art and architecture, visitor parties of 10 or fewer can enjoy a walking tour of Chicago's 24.5-acre, Award-Winning Millennium Park with a Millennium Park Greeter!

Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry, one of the largest science museums in the world, home to more than 35,000 artifacts and nearly 14 acres of hands-on-exhibits, is also the home of the "Little Theater" were theatrical performances are held.
Permanent exhibits include Yesterday's Main Street, Science Storms, and YOU! The Experience - an interactive exhibit exploring mind, body, and spirit. A virtural simulation tour of the 1893 World's columbian at the Palace of Fine Arts is offered on selected dates.

Over 90 years old, this longtime landmark is a favorite spot any time of the year and is considered the greatest outdoor walkway with indoor excitement anywhere on the Great Lakes. This world famous pier is right out of a storybook, complete with a Ferris wheel, breathtaking views of the lake, boat cruises, international crowds and a gigantic venue of things to see and do.

The Magnificent Mile, or North Michigan Avenue, is one of two central areas of Chicago's downtown. This thriving district features something for the whole family - from endless shopping to museums and from fun ice cream cafes to four star dining. Shopping highlights include Water Tower Place, The 900 Shops, Westfield North Bridge and Chicago Place.

Soldier Field Tours offer both a historic and modern-day journey that includes the South Courtyard, Doughboy Statue, Grand Concourse, Mezzanine Level, the United Club and Colonnades, Sky Suites, Visitor's Locker Room, and West Den.

The interactive experience begins the moment audience members enter Excalibur. The imposing historic building that houses Excalibur has been cited repeatedly by paranormal investigators and such TV shows as A&E’s Sightings as one the most haunted locations in Chicago. Asks the Necromancer, “What better place to lift a drink, soak up some haunting stories about our city, and explore the unexplained?” 

Come to see Sue, the World’s Largest Tyrannosaurus Rex and stay for all of the other amazing exhibits that give you a glimpse into the world we live In. Look into other cultures, plant life, rocks and fossils, animals in their natural environment, and meet "Bushman," a Lowland Gorilla who lived out his life at Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo.

A gem of an ecological adventure with more than 3000 varieties of trees and shrubs, engaging trails and formal programs for people of all ages.

Now in it’s 48th year, the Volo Auto Museum draws International attention to Volo, Illinois.
The Volo Auto Museum has over 300 classic cars on display and is home to the world’s largest Muscle Car Collection and the George Barris TV & Movie Car Collection.

Water Tower Place is situated in the heart of the Magnificent Mile on the Northern part of Michigan Avenue. The high-end shopping mall is part of a 74-story complex that boasts the luxurious Ritz-Carlton Hotel, restaurants, a theatre, business offices and condominiums.

It is fitting that Chicago would be home to some of the tallest buildings in the world. As a center of trade and commerce, Chicago saw its skyline develop rapidly. Today, the Sears Tower dominates in pure height. And a trip here to check out the view from the top is breathtaking to say the least.
photo Credit: Skydeck Chicago