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Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour
CA $57
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Chicago By Night River and Lake Cruise
CA $70
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket
CA $34
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Wendella's Lake and River Architecture Tour
CA $63
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Chicago
CA $41
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Chicago: Griffin Museum of Science and Industry Ticket
CA $36
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
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Architecture River Tour
Activity duration is 1 hour
9.6 out of 10 with 1600 reviews
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Chicago: Shooting & Spinning Art Experience (Neon Lights)
Activity duration is 45 minutes
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City Cruises Chicago: Lake Michigan Premier Dinner Cruise
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
8.2 out of 10 with 42 reviews
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Chicago: BYOB Spray Paint and Sip Workshop
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 15 reviews
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360 CHICAGO Observation Deck
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8.6 out of 10 with 734 reviews
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Downtown Chicago
Known for its fascinating museums, stunning river views, and gorgeous architecture, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Chicago. Top attractions like Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier are major draws. Catch the metro at State Station or Clark-Lake Station to see more of the city.
The Loop
Michigan Avenue and Lake Michigan are a few top attractions in The Loop. Hop around the city on the metro at Washington Station or Lake Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops, and acclaimed art galleries.
Magnificent Mile
Michigan Avenue and Chicago Water Tower are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Magnificent Mile. Travelers also love the fascinating museums, panoramic lake views, and popular shops.
River North
Known for its fantastic nightlife, stunning river views, and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in River North. Top attractions like Merchandise Mart and Bally's Casino Chicago are major draws. Catch the metro at Merchandise Mart Station or Chicago Station (Brown Line) to see more of the city.
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Theatre District
While you're in Theatre District, take in top sights like Michigan Avenue or State Street, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Washington Station or Monroe Station (Blue Line).
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