One of the city’s prize jewels, the Chicago Cultural Center is a century-old masterpiece.  This stunning Chicago landmark was built to show the world that the city was an established metropolis in 1897. Only the best architects and designers participated in making this lovely building with its trademark duo of stained-glass domes that draws thousands of visitors from all over the world.
The Chicago Cultural Center, though originally the city’s first public library, currently serves as host to a wide array of cultural events including recitals, art exhibits, movies, theater and …

Just a few minutes north of Chicago, the beautiful Lincoln Park Zoo takes you to a whole different world without ever leaving the Windy City. You can almost forget where you are as you marvel at the many exotic animal species found at Chicago’s largest zoo. Plus, there’s so much to see and learn at Lincoln Park Zoo you can spend a whole day there.
From exotic animals, to train rides to interactive exhibits, Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo has everything you need to spend an unforgettable day while visiting the Windy …

Originally intended to celebrate the New Year in 2000, this spectacular park opened in 2004 and has since become Chicago’s best free attraction for both locals and tourists. Located on the east side of downtown Chicago, Millennium Park is the perfect place to spend a day in the Windy city regardless of the season. It’s also the best place to enjoy a great view of the city’s downtown architecture and daily life.
There are quite a few amazing things to see while walking through Millennium Park. One of the first places …

Why would anyone want to visit a pier when on vacation? Well, let’s just say that Chicago’s Navy Pier is not any ordinary pier. Chicago’s most visited attraction, Navy Pier receives thousands of visitors each year, irresistibly drawn to this breath-taking recreational, cultural and convention center.
What once served as a military facility during World War II, Navy Pier was transformed into a multi-million dollar attraction that is home to a huge 150-foot Ferris wheel – the Pier’s trademark – as well as other rides, theaters, shops and many dining options.
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Lovingly known as the windy city, Chicago is a lot more than just the home of one of the most famous basketball teams in the country. The city offers some of the most diverse entertainment options in the country but the best part is that many of these attractions can be enjoyed without shelling out a dime.
The Lincoln Park Zoo is an obvious choice for most families traveling to the city. The menagerie of exotic animals will thrill the children and their parents alike. The primate pavilion is by far …

The Chicago Riverwalk is a great place to enjoy Chicago, its history and its magnificent architecture. The Riverwalk features public walkways and seating areas along the water’s edge, where visitors can enjoy incredible views of the loop’s canyon of skyscrapers, while watching the boats go by.

 

The Riverwalk also features attractions such as cafes, boat cruises, water taxis, bike rentals and tours, and crafts made by local artisans. The Chicago Riverwalk runs along the south bank of the Chicago River, from Lake Shore Drive to Franklin Street.

 

Museums and Memorials

 

Wabash Plaza provides …

The Chicago Park District’s goal is to provide the people of Chicago the opportunity for recreation and to enjoy outdoor open space for themselves and their families. The Park District also recognizes that dogs are important family members and value the need to provide a space for recreation for them as well. Montrose Beach Dog Friendly Area is the first of two Dog Friendly Beaches operated by the Chicago Park District. It is located between Wilson and Lawrence Avenues on Lake Michigan. Recently, the Chicago Park District constructed an access …

North Avenue Beach House 
The $7 million North Avenue Beach House is permanently docked along one of Chicago’s most popular stretches of lakefront. The sleek, new ocean liner-inspired building is decked out in a crisp blue and white. Boasting one of the best views in the city, the new beach house has upper decks and portholes for looking at the magnificent horizon or the multitudes of bikers, runners, walkers and rollerbladers streaming down the redesigned lakefront trail.

 

The beach house, built by the PBC at the request of the Chicago Park District, …

History
Lincoln Park began as a public cemetery during Chicago’s early history, and was first designated as parkland in 1860. Over the years, it has grown into a large park of 1212 acres, especially due to many landfill extensions. Oak Street beach is one landfill addition. In the 1870s, Lake Shore Drive had been extended to connect such with Pine Street (which is now N. Michigan Avenue). However, this stretch of Lake Shore Drive had suffered extensive damage from storms and lakeshore erosion, and it became necessary to construct a …

Located in the heart of Chicago’s lakefront – chicagoans of all ages treasure the amazing Lincoln Park Cultural Center. With a number of fabulous attractions as its neighbors (Lincoln Park Zoo, Peggy Notebart Nature Museum and of course Lake Michigan steps away) there’s something for everyone.

 

The Lincoln Park Cultural Center boasts a lapidary and stained glass shop, a ceramics studio, a game room, an auditorium, a dance studio, a full service woodshop and an early childhood center. Chicagoans of all ages are invited to participate in a wide variety of …