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Attractions

Chicago ("Chi-town," "The Windy City") is the U.S.'s third largest city (3 million people), known for its pizza, hotdogs, jazz and blues, architecture, sports, improv comedy, and of course, as the film site for The Dark Knight! For comprehensive visitor information, visit the Chicago Convention and Visitors Bureau website or the City of Chicago 's site. All of the following locations are easily accessible by foot or Chicago 's easy-to-use public transportation system, the CTA.

Downtown

The Magnificent Mile
Take a magnificent vacation in just eight spectacular blocks. Explore over 460 exclusive stores and boutiques. Enjoy fine dining at over 200 restaurants. Discover unsurpassed hospitality at over 50 hotels. Marvel at Chicago 's famous architecture by boat, trolley or on foot. Learn why North Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago is called The Magnificent Mile.

Navy Pier
There is always something happening at Navy Pier, Chicago 's lakefront playground. Offering visitors more than 50 acres of parks, promenades, gardens, shops, restaurants and attractions, Navy Pier is host to an unparalleled array of family-oriented events and entertainment. For additional information about upcoming events, please call (312) 595-PIER or (800) 595-PIER outside the Chicagoland area.

Millennium Park
Millennium Park is an award-winning center for art, music, architecture and landscape design. The result of a unique partnership between the City of Chicago and the philanthropic community, the 24.5-acre park features the work of world-renowned architects, planners, artists and designers.

Sears Tower Skydeck
Rise to the 103 rd floor of the tallest building in America ! "You'll see the best view and best overview of Chicago . At 1,353 feet (412 meters), the Skydeck is the highest observatory in Chicago . The view is amazing! You can see 40 - 50 miles (65 - 80 kilometers) on a clear day. Imagine seeing Michigan , Indiana , Illinois and Wisconsin , just by walking around the Skydeck. And there's no finer view of Chicago architecture.

John Hancock Observatory
Feel why Chicago is called the Windy City ! Our unique, open-air Skywalk takes you to the edge, 94 stories high above Magnificent Mile. But don't worry, you won't fall-although there's no glass, there is a high-strength, stainless steel screen to protect you.

First United Methodist Church - Chicago Temple and "Sky Chapel"
The oldest church in Chicago ! It includes the Chicago Temple , its primary worship space, and the Sky Chapel: Each year thousands of people make the pilgrimage by two elevators and a set of stairs to the Sky Chapel located under the spire 400 feet above the streets of the city. The chapel's altar is a companion piece to the altar in the sanctuary but in the carving on this altar Jesus is shown weeping over the city of Chicago because people still do not know 'the things that make for peace.'

The Chicago Theatre District (Broadway in Chicago)
Broadway In Chicago is the source for terrific seats to the most exciting shows in Chicago 's bustling Downtown Theater District. On the stages of the Ford Center for the Performing Arts/Oriental Theatre, the Cadillac Palace Theatre, the Bank of America Theatre, the Auditorium Theatre and the Drury Lane Theatre you will discover theater productions direct from Broadway and world premieres of productions destined for Broadway. Some of our current offerings include Wicked and Jersey Boys. And don't miss upcoming productions of Mary Poppins and the US Premiere of Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage!

Museums

The Field Museum of Natural History
The Field Museum contains more than 20 million biological and anthropological specimens, including Sue, the largest and most complete T. rex ever found!

The Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum
Explore the universe at the Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum, the world's only museum with two full-size planetarium theaters.

The Shedd Aquarium
Strap a mask and flippers onto your imagination and chart a course to Shedd Aquarium. Have you ever gotten eye-to-eye with a shark? Or followed a sea turtle as she soared through the Caribbean ? Or immersed yourself in an Amazon flooded forest? At Shedd, it's all possible.

The Museum of Science and Industry
The Museum of Science and Industry - the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere - offers over 800 captivating interactive exhibits including the U-505 submarine, a working coal mine, a Boeing 727 airplane, and much, much more.

The Art Institute of Chicago
Among Chicago 's world-class institutions showcasing art is the Art Institute of Chicago , whose permanent collection of paintings, drawings, photography and textiles includes the largest compilation of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works outside the Louvre.

The Museum of Contemporary Art
Find outstanding and thought-provoking visual art created since 1945 at The Museum of Contemporary Art.

Night Life and Entertainment

The Second City Comedy Club
Since 1959, The Second City has established itself as a Chicago landmark and a national treasure. The theatre that launched the careers of such comic greats as John Belushi, Mike Myers, Bill Murray, Gilda Radner, and more offers nightly comedy shows, as well as a variety of other programs and services.

ComedySportz
The ComedySportz main stage show offers a unique blend of fast, funny and smart improv comedy that is appropriate for all ages. The Red and Blue teams battle it out in front of a referee in games that the audience selects, and points are awarded based on how hard the improvisers make you laugh! The eternal battle of Red vs. Blue is completely improvised 6 times a week and the show is never the same twice!

House of Blues - Chicago

The Blue Man Group
Blue Man Group is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine music, comedy and multimedia theatrics to produce a totally unique form of entertainment. The blissful party atmosphere created at their live events has become the trademark of a Blue Man Group experience.