Area Attractions

Welcome to Chicago, named the Best Big City by Condé Nast Traveler readers for an unprecedented eight consecutive years.

Pexels-chaitaastic-1823681.jpgThe city is known for its electric big-city energy, famed restaurants and bars, a world-class cultural scene, iconic architecture, and miles of jaw-dropping waterfront. Chicago’s acclaimed museums include the lakefront Museum Campus and The Art Institute of Chicago, ranked one of the top five museums in the world by TripAdvisor. 

One of the country’s top dining cities, Chicago’s restaurant scene includes 23 Michelin-starred restaurants and international cuisines from around the world.  Visitors will find a packed calendar of exciting events all year long, from magical holiday traditions to major summer festivals like Lollapalooza.

Chicago Bean

Chicago’s unbeatable theatre scene includes Broadway in Chicago, iconic comedy clubs, and Tony Award-winning venues. Chicago is also home to a groundbreaking music scene known for its influence on blues, jazz, gospel, and house music. The city’s gorgeous outdoor spaces include charming neighborhood parks, the bustling Chicago Riverwalk, and sandy beaches with sweeping skyline views.

Finally, you can’t leave Chicago without checking out top sites and attractions, including an observation deck inside one of the world’s tallest buildings, “The Bean”, Navy Pier, UNESCO World Heritage sites designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, and so much more. Come experience what makes Chicago a place unlike any other.

Learn more about area attractions at the following links:

First-Time Visitors Guide to Chicago

Things to do in Chicago in the summer

 

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