Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Cook County February 2026 | Expedia.ca # What to do in Cook County, IL ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Cook County Types of activities [Cook County travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Cook-County.dx553248635083916453) ![Cook County](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/829/15ccad99-71f9-4122-91d3-9202db114f1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cook County](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/829/15ccad99-71f9-4122-91d3-9202db114f1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Iconic signage in Chicago. It's best to go when it's all lit up for the best shots. It was quite a rainy night in Chicago when I tried to take this shot.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/829/c8d056d1-097c-4c48-9109-18fb83db02d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Navy Pier Rides.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/829/45d82db6-b399-467b-80a5-43350ae0b4cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The lighthouse just off the end of navy pier in Chicago. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/829/d066284d-9197-427d-bcd1-dbff95be5ac7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Top places to visit ### 1\. Wrigley Field Fans of baseball know Wrigley Field as the long-time home of the Chicago Cubs. Built in 1914, this is one of the oldest and best-known ballparks in the US. Some of the most memorable moments in baseball history have been played out here, including Babe Ruth’s now famous “called shot” in 1932 during the World Series. He allegedly pointed to the bleachers, predicting that he’d hit a home run, and then did. Legendary Cubs player Ernie Banks nicknamed the stadium "The Friendly Confines" because fans were wild about their team and ballpark. Catch a game and mingle with the passionate locals if you’re in town March through September. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Wrigley-Field-Lakeview.d6034754.Vacation-Attraction) ![Wrigley Field showing a city and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034754/7e4dd8d1-ab93-4796-8cf1-197bcdfe18f6.jpg) ### 2\. McCormick Place McCormick Place is both the biggest convention center in Chicago and the biggest one anywhere in the U.S. This vast, sprawling complex is an impressive feat of architecture and engineering that was founded well over half a century ago. Attend an event here to get a sense of its incredible scale. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/McCormick-Place-Near-South-Side.d6069191.Vacation-Attraction) ![McCormick Place showing a high rise building and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069191/6dd1da52-961b-4d36-a030-f105009f678b.jpg) ### 3\. Navy Pier Navy Pier draws more than 8.6 million visitors each year. It has rides, restaurants, shops, parks and boat tours, all within a 50-acre pier on Lake Michigan. Open year-round, it’s busiest in the summer months when there are open-air stalls selling souvenirs and weekly firework displays. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Navy-Pier-Downtown-Chicago.d6069215.Vacation-Attraction) ![Navy Pier featuring a sunset and rides](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069215/a6173fc5-04f4-4a58-b70a-61c78e1b648e.jpg) ### 4\. Soldier Field Soldier Field has been one of Chicago’s most well-known landmarks since its construction in 1924 and is the oldest NFL stadium in the country. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Soldier-Field-Near-South-Side.d6058043.Vacation-Attraction) ![Soldier Field featuring landscape views and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6058043/6ea6a69b-909c-49e3-aff3-da30aff927fe.jpg) ### 5\. Millennium Park Millennium Park is a 25-acre (10 hectare) park in the central Loop. Locals and tourists gather year-round for concerts, biking and jogging, and to admire the sculptures dotting the landscape. Conveniently located near other attractions, it’s easy to combine a walk through the park with a visit to the Art Institute of Chicago or shopping along the Magnificent Mile. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Millennium-Park-Downtown-Chicago.d6069201.Vacation-Attraction) ![Reflection of a Chicago buildings in a mirror of Chicago Bean, Millennium Park, Chicago city, USA., Shutterstock ID 1129809965, Purchase Order: SP-2109, Order Number: SP-2109 Qantas AU US Sale New Ads](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069201/dce58962-e3d4-4c61-b924-2acc9b980313.jpg) ### 6\. Chicago Riverwalk Get a sense of the culture and character of the Windy City by wandering along the Chicago Riverwalk. This scenic stretch of the city follows the banks of the Chicago River from near the edge of Lake Michigan through Downtown to where the river splits. As you follow the walkway, pass impressive bridges, fascinating museums and trendy dining spots. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Riverwalk-Downtown-Chicago.d553248621533116610.Vacation-Attraction) ![Chicago Riverwalk featuring a river or creek, a high-rise building and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533116610/2226c4aa-f944-42f1-81f9-955ea58ff161.jpg) ### 7\. Grant Park Grant Park is one of Chicago’s most loved and diverse public parks, with a host of family-friendly attractions and activities. It spreads across 319 acres (129 hectares) between Michigan Avenue and the banks of Lake Michigan. Grant Park is a scenic area blessed with everything from concert venues and museums to public art, statues and well-groomed lawns. Walk along wide tree-lined promenades dissecting the park. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Grant-Park-Downtown-Chicago.d507389.Vacation-Attraction) ![Grant Park showing a city, a park and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507389/38980537-4868-42ef-a91f-c5c951b42b53.jpg) ## What to do in Cook County --- --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Cook County ![Chicago showing a high-rise building and a city as well as a family](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178248/719a2712-bcc7-4b9d-86cc-997f107a7839.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Chicago ![Kishwaukee River in Northern Illinois](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6276/f762fb9e-0bbd-4026-8ed2-6f20e87c4087.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Buffalo Grove ![709-42 Autumn Falls on Sawmill Creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6330/11959188-91c6-41e0-aa9f-9c0509567ae7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Burr Ridge ![Schiller Woods view in Chicago of Illinois](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6710/1dc2e167-b4fe-492f-b7c9-f091be53301d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Schiller Park ![Cyclist at a fork on the North Shore Channel Trail in Skokie, Illinois](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6903/15f6a332-952e-4daa-90fa-fcac3df4bd89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Skokie ![Rosemont](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7581/af8b60eb-9b67-4b45-bb5b-bf215ecb3cbc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Rosemont ![One of the few places in Illinois you can spot these magnificent birds on a regular basis. The call of this bird might be the most hideous in the wild. It sounds like a rusty door hinge and is very distinct. This is a bird you always hear before you see. These are very rare in Illinois. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7602/2a0d368a-a6ce-4eb1-9dda-42714dfbf66c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hoffman Estates ![The Metra station on a foggy day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7613/2148183e-40ce-4059-b672-ca2c46f19954.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Deerfield ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app