See: Attractions | Beaches/Gardens/Parks |  Bike/Skate Rental | Golf | Architectural/Cultural Tours | Segway Tours | Boat Tours | Bus Tours

 

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ATTRACTIONS

360 Chicago (formerly John Hancock Observatory)
875 N. Michigan Ave., 94th floor | 312.654.5019

One thousand feet above The Magnificent Mile, enjoy 360-degree views of skyline, Lake Michigan and across four states. Exclusive food and beverage options for groups.

Chicago Architecture Foundation
224 S. Michigan Ave. | 312.922.3432

Tour Chicago by boat, bus, walking, bike or Segway on one of 85 exciting tours. Free exhibitions and programs all year. Unique retail shop on site.

Chicago Children's Museum
700 E. Grand Ave. | 312.527.1000

Looking for world-class fun? Splash, climb, build, learn and explore at the award-winning Chicago Children's Museum, located at Navy Pier.

Hershey's Chocolate World Chicago
822 N. Michigan Ave. | 312.337.7711

Experience the interactive fun and great taste at Hershey's Chocolate World and Bake Shoppe on Chicago's Magnificent Mile.

Millennium Park
201 E. Randolph St. | 312.744.6070

Chicago's newest cultural institution. Perfect for dinners, receptions and meetings. A great location for the next special event.

Navy Pier
600 E. Grand Ave. | 312.595.5300

A Chicago landmark and the city's most visited destination, featuring more than 50 acres of parks, shops, theaters, restaurants, boat tours and attractions — in addition to free summer fireworks and year round events.

Skydeck Chicago
233 S. Wacker Dr., 103rd floor | 312.875.9686

Experience the Ledge at Skydeck Chicago while enjoying 360-degree views spanning four states, 50 miles, 1,353 feet up, the glass ledges look straight down.

 

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BEACHES/GARDENS/PARKS

Buckingham Fountain
Columbus Dr. and Congress Pkwy. | 312.742.4847

This popular landmark and tourist attraction offers visitors a dazzling music, light and water show; runs dusk - 11 p.m. through the end of fall.

Chicago Park District
541 N. Fairbanks Ct. | 312.742.5391

The Chicago Park District offers scenic views, historic buildings and miles of lake shore to enjoy in more than 500 parks and playgrounds.

 

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BIKE/SKATE RENTAL

Bike and Roll Chicago
239 E. Randolph St. | 312.729.1000

Bike and Roll is celebrating 21 years of fun in Chicago. Bike and Segway tours, largest rental selection. Great locations: Millennium Park, Navy Pier.

Bobby's Bike Hike
Ogden Slip at N. Pier Terminal, 465 N. McClurg Ct. | 312.915.0995

Bobby's Bike Hike is Chicago's bike tour leader. 250 bikes total plus child equipment. Located downtown on the 18-mile lakefront bike trail. Walking tours also an option.

 

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GOLF

Chicago Park District Golf Courses
Six Chicago locations | 312.245.0909

With six courses, three driving ranges and two miniature golf courses, there's golf enjoyment for the whole family no matter where visitors are in the city.

 

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ARCHITECTURAL/CULTURAL TOURS

Chicago Detours
312.350.1131

Explore stories and places locals don't even know with top-rated, guided tours of history, culture and architecture by foot or by bus.

Chicago Greeter
72 E. Randolph St. | 312.945.4231

Local volunteers impart their love of Chicago to visitors on free, guided walking tours. Note groups are limited to 6 people or less.

Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St. | 312.642.4600

Explore Chicago's history, from the earliest settlers to the Great Chicago Fire and beyond. Groups receive discounted rates for museum tours or walking and boat tours. Hear stories and see legends with trained guides.

City Running Tours
201 E. Randolph St. | 630.702.9364

5k group run/walk tours. Three themed routes available. Perfect for corporate event planning. The most fun, scenic and educational 5k in the world.

Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
951 Chicago Ave, Oak Park | 312.994.4000

This complex served as Wright's private residence, studio and architectural laboratory during the first 20 years of his career, from 1869 to 1909. The FLW Trust also offers tours of Wright buildings in downtown Chicago and nearby region.

Inside Chicago Walking Tours
866.736.6343
Art, architecture and history come alive through this multi-lingual tour company that specializes in private group tours for various audiences: corporate, youth, student and convention included.

Macy's on State Street
111 N. State St. | 312.781.1000

Macy's on State Street offers a Historical Store Tour and Holiday Traditions Tour (Nov.-Jan.) as well as fun and informative private group programs.

My Kind of Town Self-Guided Walking Tours
312.504.7058

Discover Millennium Park, Navy Pier, the Mag Mile and more with these free self-guided walking tous. Use your smartphone or our easy-to-carry booklets.

 

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SEGWAY TOURS

Absolutely Chicago Segway Tours
238 E. Monroe St. | 312.552.5100

Make your customers next visit memorable, informative and exciting on a Segway tour. Specialize in FIT, group tours and team building.

City Segway Tours - Chicago
910 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 130 | 312.819.0186

Chicago's first guided Segway tour. Enjoy fascinating stories, photo ops, personal service and the "world's coolest machine." Glide with the original.

 

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BOAT TOURS

Chicago Line Cruises
Ogden Slip, 465 N. McClurg Ct | 312.527.2002

Tour Chicago's renowned architecture aboard one of three vessels traversing the Chicago River or experience Chicago's history on a lake or river cruise.

Chicago's First Lady Cruises
112 E. Wacker Dr. on Chicago's Riverwalk | 847.358.1330

Meet the First Lady of Architectural Tours. Official Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady Cruises. 90-min, April-November.

Seadog Ventures
Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave. | 866.826.3463

Seadog offers exciting river and lake architecture tours and excursions for all group sizes April - October. Seadog is available for private charters.

Shoreline Sightseeing Company
Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave. | 312.222.9328

Guided architecture river tours, skyline lake tours, fireworks cruises. March through November. Tour operator rates. Docks: Navy Pier, Michigan Ave.

Spirit of Chicago
Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave. | 866.835.7245

See Chicago from a unique perspective with buffet dining, entertainment and great views for one affordable price aboard the Spirit of Chicago.

Wendella Sightseeing Boats
400 N. Michigan Ave. | 312.222.9225

Chicago's original narrated boat tours since 1935. Wendella tours reature live narration highlighting Chicago's history and world-class architecture.

 

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BUS TOURS

The Chicago Tour Company
422 W. Melrose St., Suite 709

Whether you are looking for a general overview of the Windy City, or a more focused themed itinerary, we can create the perfect Chicago tour for you.

Chicago's Finest Tours, Inc.
312.202.0745

Chicago's most dynamic and fun entertainment alternative, offering activities from walking and bus tours to highly advanced scavenger hunts.

Chicago Gray Line
312.251.3107

Operator of tours for individuals and groups by coaches, trolleys and UpperDeckers. Deluxe charter buses and shuttle-bus services. All types of transfers.

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