Cubs, Bears, Bulls, Blackhawks
or a deep-blue boat ride.
There is so much to do when you are in Chicago you'll be amazed. Shoppers and sports nuts are equally happy here in our fair city - as are those who love world-class museums, good music, fine wine and great food. Fans of McDreamy and McSteamy may just want to check out our one-of-a-kind International Museum of Surgical Science. World-class sports teams always seem to be doing battle. Of course for something more tranquil, you can always check out Lake Michigan from a hiking trail or tour boat.
Arts & Cultural
National Museum of Mexican Art: A huge collection of paintings, prints and photographs created over the last 80 years.
National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum: Work by brave veterans of war, with depictions that are intense and poignant.
Terra Museum of American Art: This museum is dedicated to fostering exploration, understanding, and enjoyment of American art.
Points of Interest
Chicago Children's Museum:
It features thirteen permanent interactive exhibits on three floors - it's where play and learning connect.
Dusable Museum of African American History: Founded in 1957, its the nation's foremost museum for African American history.
Glessner House Museum: Architect Henry Hobson Richardson created this lovely and important 19-century residence.
International Museum of Surgical Science: Creatively composed, this museum enhances the public's appreciation and understanding of the history and advances in surgery.
Lake Michigan: One of the five great lakes, it's the third largest - and the only one located wholly in the USA. With great hiking, boating, and so much more.
Millennium & Grant Park: Located in downtown Chicago, this 24.5-acre park is a center for music, art, architecture and landscape design.
Museum of Science and Industry: The largest science museum in the western hemisphere, with a WWII subs tour and more.
Navy Pier: The historic Navy Pier is Chicago's lakefront family attraction center. With entertainment, shopping, dining, cruises and events - spread over 50 acres.
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum: This museum encourage understanding and conservation of the natural world through exhibits, programs, and field trips. Not to be missed is the Butterfly Lab.
Shopping
Michigan Avenue/Magnificent Mile Shopping: A unique urban experience of world-class shopping, dining and more. Over 460 shops offering something for every style.
Sports & Amusement
Empress Casino: Just 25 miles away, its 50,000 square feet of gaming with 1,100 slot machines, plus 20 types of table games.
Harborside International Golf: Just 16 miles from downtown Chicago, they're home to two championship 18-hole golf courses.
Lake Michigan Tennis Courts: There are dozens of parks with tennis courts around the city for you to practice your serve - or play a heart-pounding set.
Lakeshore Athletic Club: Great gym with racquetball, climbing walls and even doggie yoga. They have it all.
Soldier Field Stadium: Home of those famous Chicago Bears and all the gridiron action you can handle.
United Center: See the Bulls battle it out, the Blackhawks skate like demons, and world-renowned entertainers like the one and only Tina strut their stuff.
US Cellular Field: Watch our own Chicago White Sox play under an open sky.
Wrigley Field: Come see the Cubs dominate - with all-stars like Ryno at 2nd base and Mr. Cub himself guarding 1st.
