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Recommended activities in Chicago

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Architecture River Tour

Architecture River Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 1497 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $68 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Eastside Chicago The Heist Exploration Game and Tour

Eastside Chicago The Heist Exploration Game and Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour and 35 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $13 per adult*
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Odyssey Lake Michigan Premier Dinner Cruise

Odyssey Lake Michigan Premier Dinner Cruise

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
7.6 out of 10 with 41 reviews
Price is CA $285 per adult
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Attractions

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360 CHICAGO Observation Deck

360 CHICAGO Observation Deck

Activity duration is 30 minutes
8.4 out of 10 with 677 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $41 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Rosemont: Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

Rosemont: Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

Activity duration is 1 hour
6.6 out of 10 with 7 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $136 per traveller
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Popular places to visit

Navy Pier

Navy Pier

4.5/5(459 reviews)

With a visit to Navy Pier, a favorite shopping spot in Chicago, you can enjoy some retail therapy. Amble around this vibrant area's lakeside or experience its fascinating museums.

Navy Pier
Millennium Park featuring autumn colours, street scenes and a city

Millennium Park

4.5/5(722 reviews)

After visiting Millennium Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Chicago. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Millennium Park
United Center

United Center

4.5/5(96 reviews)

Catch an event at United Center during your trip to Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's lakeside or experience its acclaimed theater scene.

United Center
Woodfield Mall featuring shopping as well as a small group of people

Woodfield Mall

4/5(19 reviews)

During your visit to Schaumburg, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Woodfield Mall. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Woodfield Mall
Art Institute of Chicago which includes interior views and art

Art Institute of Chicago

4.5/5(304 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Art Institute of Chicago during your travels in Chicago. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.

Art Institute of Chicago
Willis Tower which includes a city, views and central business district

Willis Tower

4.5/5(277 reviews)

Willis Tower is just one of the places to see in Chicago, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.

Willis Tower

Chicago sightseeing tours & attractions