Navy Pier

Find waterfront fun at Navy Pier, a Chicago landmark with more than 50 acres of parks, gardens, shops, restaurants and attractions of every kind. Navy Pier is home to the Chicago Shakespeare Theater, the Children's Museum, the outdoor Skyline Stage, an IMAX Theater and several sightseeing and dining cruise ships. Navy Pier's sky-high Ferris wheel was featured in the comedy Never Been Kissed.

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Magnificent Mile Shopping

A unique urban experience awaits you! Four inspiring outdoor festivals beckon you to return at least once a season! You'll find world-class shopping, dining, lodging and leisure entertainment throughout the Magnificent Mile area. There's something for everyone. With four shopping centers, world-renowned boutiques and locally acclaimed designers, Chicago's Magnificent Mile area is a shopper's paradise. After you've shopped 'til you dropped, enjoy a moment to revive and replenish at one of our superb restaurants. Once refreshed, take some time to see Chicago's famous skyline from a birds-eye view, or catch a star at any one of the theater performances in area venues. You'll undoubtedly find you can't squeeze all the fun into one day, so plan to spend a night, a weekend, or an entire week exploring North Michigan Avenue at one of our exceptional hotels.

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Millennium Park

Stroll the grounds at Millennium Park and discover the reflective Cloud Gate sculpture designed by Anish Kapoor, the multimedia Crown Fountain and the Frank Gehry-designed Jay Pritzker Pavilion, a stunning outdoor performance venue. The Park also features gardens, parks, exhibits and more. In the winter, Millennium Park's alfresco dining patio is converted into an ice rink, as featured in The Weather Man and Derailed.

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Lincoln Park Zoo

This free zoo located in the heart of the city is a natural oasis filled with tropical rainforests, dry-thorn forests and spacious savannas. Marvel at wild wonders as you play and learn about the natural world in a living, breathing, roaring classroom. Check out the Farm-in-the-Zoo and Pritzker Children's Zoo. Plus, don't miss the Regenstein Center for African Apes. Lincoln Park Zoo was one of the locales featured in the romantic comedy Return to Me. ...

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Willis Tower SkyDeck & The Ledge

Get a panoramic view of Chicago from the Chicago Skydeck, located atop one of the tallest buildings in the world.The Ledge Experience brings an exhilarating new experience to the Skydeck. At 1,353 feet up, The Ledge's glass boxes extend out 4.3 feet from the skyscraper's Skydeck on the 103rd floor, providing never-before-seen views of the city. An unmatched view is not all the Skydeck offers. From the moment visitors arrive they enjoy interactive and educational attractions that not only highlight the iconic landmark, but also celebrate Chicago's sports, architecture, pop-culture, history, food, music and people. Formerly known as The Sears Tower.

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Hancock Observatory

Situated on the world-famous Magnificent Mile, steps from American Girl Place and the best shopping in the Midwest, the Hancock Observatory offers Chicago's best view (voted by the Chicago Tribune), spanning 80 miles and four states. Don't miss the sweeping panoramas, bird's-eye views of Navy Pier's fireworks or the open-air Sky Walk for an outside experience to be remembered!

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Museum Campus

The lakefront Museum Campus is home to The Field Museum, the Shedd Aquarium/Oceanarium and the Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum. The Field Museum's classic setting made it a perfect locale for the films, The Relic and She's Having a Baby.

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The Art Institute of Chicago

A trio of wise-cracking high school buddies hung out at the esteemed Art Institute in Ferris Bueller's Day Off. This world-class art museum is known for its rare master works, including an impressive collection of French Impressionist paintings. The new Modern Wing opened in May 2009.

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Chicago Architecture Foundation

Experience Chicago's world renowned architecture with one of 80+ different tours offered by The Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF). Explore by boat, foot, bus, bicycle or Segway, and choose from tours such as the Devil in the White City tour, Lights, Camera, Architecture! tour, the Daniel Burnham Tour and many others. Interested in the boat tour? Only the Chicago Architecture Foundation and Chicago's First Lady Cruises can showcase Chicago's world renowned city architecture with style, class and comfort. Learn more at www.cruisechicago.com. Also offered: FREE exhibitions, programs and workshops, youth education, family programs and an architecture and design-themed retail store. Private tours and group tour rates available. Open daily 9:30-5:00.

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Museum of Science and Industry

A world discovery awaits at the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere, with 14 acres of hands-on exhibits designed to spark curiosity, ingenuity and creativity. Guests can explore the legendary U 505, a German submarine captured on the high seas during World War II - now indoors in a new 35,000 square foot exhibit; take off on an authentic Boeing 727 airplane for a simulated cross-country flight; descend down a mineshaft for a tour of a realistic Illinois coal mine; witness 12 robots at work in a real toy factory; or take in a thrilling movie at the five-story Omnimax Theater. Live demonstrations, costumed exhibit interpreters, groundbreaking temporary exhibits and special programming bring the wonders of the Museum to life for all ages. Harry Potter: The Exhibition, features actual movie props and costumes in elaborate Hogwarts-inspired settings.

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Chicago Cubs

The North Side professional baseball team, the Chicago Cubs, call historic Wrigley Field home. The ballpark has been the backdrop for many films, including the Babe Ruth biopic The Babe, Ferris Bueller's Day Off and The Break-Up.

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Chicago White Sox

The world champions Chicago White Sox play on the South Side of town at U.S. Cellular Field. One of the many Chicago spots featured in the blockbuster My Best Friend's Wedding, they're also the favorite home team of President Obama.

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