Burnham Park Tours and Activities

I thought Wood Ducks were the most amazingly colorful and photogenic ducks until I spotted this incredible bird on the lakefront. What a handsome beautiful duck.
Today was an amazing experience. We found a male mandarin duck just after sunrise on the lakefront with a group of mallards and mergansers. This was the most stunning duck I have ever seen in my life. What it was doing in Chicago and how it got here is a total mystery.
A male mandarin duck in the harbor at 31st street. What an amazing treat. This is a duck from Asia that has no business here in Chicago Illinois.
Amazing jellyfish, wondrous colors
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Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

4 out of 5
Downtown Chicago
Price was CA $2,293, price is now CA $1,451 per person
CA $1,451
per person
Jun 4 - Jun 8
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Hamilton (YHM) to Chicago (ORD)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,495 reviews)
Clean room. Very friendly staff

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

Level Chicago Fulton Market

Level Chicago Fulton Market

4 out of 5
Downtown Chicago
Price was CA $2,311, price is now CA $1,451 per person
CA $1,451
per person
May 7 - May 11
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Toronto (YTO) to Chicago (ORD)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (421 reviews)
10/10 makes you feel at home. One of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed in.

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Sable at Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

Sable at Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
Downtown Chicago
Price was CA $2,347, price is now CA $1,510 per person
CA $1,510
per person
Jun 4 - Jun 8
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Hamilton (YHM) to Chicago (ORD)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,401 reviews)
Rooms are nice, great view, valet parking is great

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

Tours & day trips

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Flyover in Chicago

Flyover in Chicago

Activity duration is 30 minutes
9.8 out of 10 with 14 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $52 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Chicago: Creative Team Building - Paint Your Own Fluid Bear

Chicago: Creative Team Building - Paint Your Own Fluid Bear

Free cancellation available
Price is CA $122 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Chicago's Chinatown Food and Walking Tour

Chicago's Chinatown Food and Walking Tour

Activity duration is 3 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 263 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $110 per adult
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Attractions

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Chicago CityPASS®: Experience 5 must-see attractions

Chicago CityPASS®: Experience 5 must-see attractions

Activity duration is 9 days
9.4 out of 10 with 799 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $198 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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BYOB Spray Paint and Sip at Studio W.I.P.

BYOB Spray Paint and Sip at Studio W.I.P.

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
9.8 out of 10 with 235 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $62 per adult
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Soldier Field which includes a high-rise building, a city and modern architecture

Soldier Field

4.5/5(115 reviews)

Events center, NFL stadium and historic landmark all in one, this waterfront field is one of Chicago’s most popular destinations.

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Field Museum of Natural History showing a city

Field Museum of Natural History

4.5/5(94 reviews)

Dinosaur bones, rare gems and real Egyptian mummies are among the displays at this family favorite.

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Olmec Head No 8 featuring outdoor art

Olmec Head No 8

Gifted by the government of Veracruz, Mexico, this colossal stone replica greets and educates visitors to the Field Museum of Natural History.

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John G.Shedd Aquarium view from Michigan Lake in Chicago City

Shedd Aquarium

4.5/5(109 reviews)

Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life you'll find at Shedd Aquarium during your visit to Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's lakeside or experience its acclaimed art scene.

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Alder planetarium, Chicago

Northerly Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Northerly Island during your travels in Chicago. Experience the acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

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Glessner House Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Glessner House Museum during your trip to Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's lakeside or experience its acclaimed theater scene.

Glessner House Museum

Best Lodging Options Near Burnham Park

Congress Plaza Hotel

Congress Plaza Hotel

3.5 out of 5
520 South Michigan Avenue Chicago IL
Congress Plaza Hotel
Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

4 out of 5
150 East Ontario Street Chicago IL
Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North

4 out of 5
600 N State St Chicago IL
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North
Hilton Chicago

Hilton Chicago

4 out of 5
720 S Michigan Ave Chicago IL
Hilton Chicago
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown South Loop

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown South Loop

3 out of 5
55 E 11th Street Chicago IL
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown South Loop
Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown South Loop

Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown South Loop

3 out of 5
59 E. 11th Street Chicago IL
Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown South Loop
Best Western Grant Park Hotel

Best Western Grant Park Hotel

2.5 out of 5
1100 S Michigan Ave Chicago IL
Best Western Grant Park Hotel
The Blackstone, Autograph Collection

The Blackstone, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
636 S Michigan Ave Chicago IL
The Blackstone, Autograph Collection
Le Méridien Essex Chicago

Le Méridien Essex Chicago

4 out of 5
800 S Michigan Ave Chicago IL
Le Méridien Essex Chicago
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