Shopping

Magnificent Mile

A popular, mile-long stretch between Oak Street and the river; Oak Street is a posh stretch of designer shops such as Louis Vuitton, Prada, Gucci and Versace. Along Michigan Avenue you can find anything you could want, including three glorious malls: Bloomingdales Building at 900 Michigan Avenue, Water Tower Place at 835 Michigan Avenue, and Chicago Place at 700 N Michigan Avenue.

State Street

The best area for shopping in the loop, located between Madison Street and Jackson Boulevard.

Museums

Art Institute of Chicago

www.artic.edu

There’s a great café for lunch on the outside patio.

The Field Museum

www.fieldmuseum.org

Filled with dinosaurs, Egyptian mummies, and many other Historical wonders.

Shedd Aquarium

www.shedaquarium.org

Don't miss the very cool dolphin show!

The Museum of Science and Industry

www.msichicago.org

Be sure to check out the U-505 Submarine.

Museum of Contemporary Art

www.mcachicago.org

Visit one of the nation’s largest facilities devoted to contemporary art.

Attractions

Buckingham Fountain and Grant Park

Free nightly light show! The fountain has a great water display every hour, on the hour, accompanied by cool lights and music

Sears Tower Sky deck or John Hancock Observatory

Sears is taller but the Hancock is on the lake. Our choice; skip both and enjoy the views while sipping a cocktail at the Lounge on the 96th floor of the John Hancock building

Oak Street Beach/Walking Trail/Lincoln Park Zoo

One Block North of Michigan Avenue you will find a huge sandy beach. Continue North on the walkway to Lincoln Park Zoo

Navy Pier

There is a lot to do throughout this permanent waterfront carnival. Enjoy beautiful evening views from the Ferris wheel or choose from many restaurants, shops or boat rides.

Chicago Architecture River Cruises

This 90 minute narrated cruise departs from Michigan Avenue and offers great views of the city from the river. We recommend you buy your tickets in advance!

www.architecture.org

Millennium Park

Stroll through the popular gardens and pathways to see the “Cloud Gate” (a.k.a. “The Bean”) and the fountains with human faces that actually spit on you!

Sports

Chicago Cubs are in town and there is a Friday, Saturday and Sunday game.

Link here for tickets

Rory, Ali, Emma and Jackson Darnay

Jesse and Lauren Darnay