Title: Chicago | Expedia.ca # Search Chicago - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) Sponsored content by Chicago [![thumb](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2022/02/17/290728_v1_logo_29136_BUSA.png)](https://www.choosechicago.com/) [![thumb](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2021/05/13/123456_V2_150x50_26251_BusaChicago.png)](http://www.visittheusa.ca/) ## Explore the USA’s Best Big City Chicago is the Best Big City in the U.S. for an unprecedented sixth consecutive year. The prestigious recognition comes from Condé Nast Traveler’s [Readers’ Choice Awards 2022](https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/best-cities-us). More than 240,000 readers from all around the country voted for their favorite destinations and awarded Chicago the title of Best Big City again — making us the only city to ever win this accolade five years in a row. So, what makes Chicago the country’s Best Big City? The only way to know is to explore it all for yourself. Come experience the wonders of this amazing place, so that you’ll understand why Chicago is a city unlike any other. Start planning your dream Chicago holiday today. [View the FREE Visitors Guide!](https://digital.milespartnership.com/publication/?m=62195&l=1&p=&pn=) ## Discover the Best Big City in the U.S. ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2022/02/23/290728_v3_900x506_29136_BUSA_1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ## Explore our diverse neighborhoods Chicago is a city of neighborhoods. We’re home to more than 77 of them, each with its own unique vibe, restaurants, boutiques, museums, and friendly locals. You can explore them all, from global cuisine in West Ridge, to colorful street art in Humboldt Park, to fascinating African-American history in Bronzeville. [Learn more](https://www.choosechicago.com/neighborhoods/) ![](https://c.travel-assets.com/media/meso/cvb/170908_na_ChooseChicago_BrandUSA_12690_360x204_3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ## First-Timer Guide to Chicago First time in Chicago? There are a couple things you’ll need to do, like eat a Chicago style hot dog, see “The Bean,” take a river boat cruise, and more. Here’s your guide to our city’s can’t-miss attractions, dynamic dining scene, and only-in-Chicago experiences that you can’t miss your first time here. [Learn more](https://www.choosechicago.com/explore/chicago-style/first-time-visit/) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2022/02/17/290728_v1_900x506_29136_BUSA_3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ## Dive into an acclaimed dining scene Chicago’s award-winning dining scene is as diverse as the city itself. You’ll find something for every palate, from fine-dining tasting menus, to classic Chicago eats, to globally inspired cuisine in our international neighborhoods. Here’s a taste of Chicago’s most essential and eclectic eats. [Learn more](https://www.choosechicago.com/things-to-do/food-drink/) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2022/02/23/290728_v2_900x506_29136_BUSA_4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ## Attend bucket-list events and festivals No matter the season, you’ll find a packed schedule of exciting events in Chicago. You can rock out at a summer music festival on the lakefront, sample food from around the world at neighborhood street fairs, and admire the twinkling lights at charming holiday markets and parades. Check out some of our top events and festivals throughout the year. [Learn more](https://www.choosechicago.com/articles/festivals-special-events/chicago-festival-event-guide/) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2022/02/23/290728_v2_900x506_29136_BUSA_5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ## Find fun for the entire family Chicago is home to an astonishing number of all-ages adventures. Take a spin on a soaring Ferris wheel, touch stingrays at the aquarium, meet penguins at a historic zoo, climb and play at a whimsical lakefront park, and beyond. Discover some of the best attractions and activities for the whole family. [Learn more](https://www.choosechicago.com/explore/chicago-style/families/) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2022/02/23/290728_v3_900x506_29136_BUSA_2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ## Feel the warmth of a welcoming community Chicago is one of the most inclusive cities in the world. We’re home to vibrant multicultural neighborhoods, diverse LGBTQ+ communities (including the oldest official LGBTQ+ neighborhood in the country), accessible attractions, sensory-friendly experiences, and a welcoming Midwest spirit that ensures everyone feels right at home. [Learn more](https://www.choosechicago.com/articles/lgbtq-plus/the-ultimate-lgbtq-chicago-guide/) ## Top things to do in Chicago ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/DMO/Brand_USA/180109_na_BrandUSA_13721_promo_video04_360x204.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### The Riverwalk and Beyond A riverboat cruise or strolling the Riverwalk are great ways to sightsee and immerse yourself in Chicago culture. [](https://youtu.be/ILa6OPX1vbsn) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/DMO/Brand_USA/180109_na_BrandUSA_13721_promo_video03_360x204.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Touring the City’s Parks Tour the beauty of Chicago’s favorite parks: Millennium Park, Grant Park, Maggie Daley Park and the Chicago Cultural Center. [](https://youtu.be/mzVltr5G0BEcom) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/DMO/Brand_USA/180109_na_BrandUSA_13721_promo_video01_360x204.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Top City Attractions & Museums Experience world-class attractions and museums like The Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium and more in Chicago, Illinois [](https://youtu.be/4fIvEYVUBhk) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/DMO/Brand_USA/180109_na_BrandUSA_13721_promo_video02_360x204.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Navy Pier Enjoy the Navy Pier – take a boat cruise, eat at the Tiny Tavern, ride the Navy Pier Ferris Wheel and more in Chicago, Illinois. [](https://youtu.be/lHgXzzkcGmI) - Flights - Chicago Hotels - Hotel & Flight Package Deals ## More to do in Chicago ### More Top Things to do in Chicago > - [The Field Museum ](https://www.visittheusa.com/experience/chicago-illinois-inspiring-curiosity-field-museum) > - [Shedd Aquarium ](https://www.visittheusa.com/experience/chicago-illinois-underwater-explorations-around-world-shedd-aquarium) > - [Big Bus Tours ](https://www.visittheusa.com/experience/big-bus-tours-perfect-introduction-chicago-illinois) [![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2021/08/24/12345_260x260_27406_ig_grid_BusaChicago_logo.jpg)](https://www.instagram.com/choosechicago/?hl=en) ### Choose Chicago [#CaptureChicagoExcitement](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/chicagohome/) ## Plan your trip ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2023/03/08/357584_V2_106x200_33292_BUSA_Chicago.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=300&h=400&q=mediumHigh) **Start planning your dream Chicago holiday today!** [View the free official visitors guide! ](https://digital.milespartnership.com/publication/?m=62195&l=1&p=&pn=) [](https://digital.milespartnership.com/publication/?m=62195&l=1&p=&pn=) We recommend booking a package with no cancellation fees in case plans change. 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