Attractions

Majestic landmarks, scenic river tours, and an epic museum campus – these are just some of world-class attractions found along the Chicago lakefront.

Osaka Garden
This Japanese Garden - established in the 1893 World's Columbian Exhibition -promotes peace -- between humans and nature, within people, with the spiritual realm, and between peoples.
5800 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago IL 60637
Museum of Science and Industry
At the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere, enjoy live science experiences, tour a World War II sub, catch a big-screen film and more!
773.684.1414
5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago IL 60637
Soldier Field
Soldier Field is an American football stadium on the Near South Side and home of the Chicago Bears. It is the oldest NFL stadium.
312.235.7000
1410 Museum Campus Drive, Chicago IL 60605
Field Museum of Natural History
From Dinosaurs to DNA, take a journey that spans billions of years at the Field Museum in Chicago.
312.922.9410
1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago IL 60605
Shedd Aquarium
Largest indoor aquarium in the world, with more than 8000 aquatic animals.
312.939.2438
1200 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago IL 60605
Adler Planetarium
Chicago's Adler Planetarium is America's first planetarium and a premiere resource for inspiring the next generation of space explorers.
312.922.7827
1300 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago IL 60605
Northerly Island
Northerly Island is a 91-acre park at the heart of the Museum Campus. The nature area at Northerly Island features beautiful strolling paths, casual play areas and a spectacular view of the skyline.
1521 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago IL 60605
First Merit Bank Pavilion
The First Merit Bank Pavilion is an outdoor music venue in Chicago operated by Live Nation. It is located on Northerly Island on the grounds of the former Meigs Field general aviation airport
312.559.1212
1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago IL 60605
Millenium Park
Millennium Park is a public park located in the Loop and originally intended to celebrate the millennium featuring the Pritzker Pavilion, Lurie Garden, and the Cloud Gate Sculpture.
312.742.1168
201 E. Randolph Street, Chicago IL 60602
Chicago’s First Lady
Cruise Chicago - The ultimate in Lake & River Cruise Dining. Corporate/social/wedding events. On the Magnificent Mile, at Michigan Ave and Wacker Dr.
847.358.1330
112 E. Upper Wacker Drive, Chicago IL 60611
Chicago Line Cruises
"Without question the best architectural tour available in Chicago; witty, informative, engaging." -The Chicago Sun-Times
312.527.1977
465 N. McClurg Court, Chicago IL
Shoreline Sightseeing
Shoreline Sightseeing is the #1 place for Chicago Tours! We offer the best Chicago Architectural Boat Tour, Chicago Sightseeing, Chicago River Tour & more.
312.222.9328
600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago IL 60611
Seadog Cruises
One of the most popular attractions at Navy Pier in Chicago, Seadog has thrilled over 1,000,000 people with its lakefront tours, river cruises, and thrill rides.
888.636.7737
600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago IL 60611
Navy Pier
For over 10 years, Navy Pier has been the place where all of Chicagoland and Tourists alike come together to enjoy all the fun and beauty of a day on Lake Michigan.
312.595.7437
600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago IL 60611
Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo is dedicated to connecting people with nature by providing a free, family-oriented wildlife experience in the heart of Chicago.
312.742.2000
2001 N. Clark Street, Chicago IL
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum - The Museum of the Chicago Academy of Sciences is a nature museum dedicated to expanding the public's knowledge of nature and environmental science.
773.755.5100
2430 N. Cannon Drive, Chicago IL 60614