Chicago’s Attractions Sears Tower Field Museum Art Institute of Chicago Museum of Science Museum of Art Water Tower Landmark Chicago Sports Soldier Field

North Shore Golf Courses

Weber Park Golf Course. Adjacent to the Skatium, this 9-hole, par 3 public golf course features bent grass greens, beautiful landscaping, a gazebo, a snack shop, tournaments and lessons.

Wilmette Golf Course. Enjoy a relaxing 18-hole public golf course with a full-serve café. Call (847) 256-9646

Chicago’s Exciting Attractions. Chicago is a vibrant metropolis of unsurpassed beauty, exciting attractions and a colorful history. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago is home to the Blues, major sports teams, a renowned symphony orchestra, spectacular live theater, celebrated architecture, thousands of restaurants, world-class museums, art galleries and shops, music, and a riveting nightlife. Experience Wrigley Field, Sears Tower, and Chicago’s deep dish pizza. A cultural powerhouse Chicago presents a performing arts scene with exciting live theatre, music and emerging artists in local art galleries.

Navy Pier. Located on Lake Michigan, Navy Pier has been a Chicago landmark since 1916. Now it showcases a unique collection of restaurants, shops, entertainment, and exhibition facilities. At Navy Pier you'll find the Chicago Children's Museum, an IMAX theater, Crystal Gardens - an indoor botanical park - the Chicago Shakespeare Theater and Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows. For outdoor folly, Navy Pier has a permanent 150-foot-high Ferris wheel, a musical carousel, an old-fashioned swing ride, an 18-hole miniature golf course, the Skyline Stage outdoor performance pavilion and boat rides and dinner cruises on the lake. Call (312) 791-7000.  [Top]

Sears Tower. Chicago’s Sears Tower, standing at a colossal 1,450 feet and 110 stories, is the tallest building in North America and the second tallest in the world. A triumph of ingenuity and innovation, Sear Tower features more than 3.5 million square feet of office and retail space, and seven wonderful restaurants – from casual to fine dining. The hub of Chicago's affluent financial district, Sears Tower offers a multimedia exhibit of Chicago, murals, special displays, and spectacular city views. Visit www.thesearstower.com.

Adler Planetarium. The first planetarium in the Western Hemisphere, Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum exhibits a renowned collection of historical astronomy artifacts and fuels the imagination with state-of-the-art computer technology in the world's first StarRider Theater. Located on Lake Shore Drive in Chicago's Museum Campus, Adler presents Far Out Friday, the first Friday of every month from 9am -10pm. Visit www.adlerplanetarium.org.  [Top]

Field Museum of Natural History. Founded in1893, the Field Museum displays more than 20 million biological and anthropological specimens. The collections form the foundation of the Museum's exhibition, research and education programs, complemented by a world-class natural history library of 250,000 volumes. Discover Sue, the largest and most complete T. rex ever found. Get a bug's-eye view in Underground Adventure, descend into an Egyptian tomb, watch a glowing lava flow, be dazzled by sparkling gems, come nose-to-nose with the lions of Tsavo, and learn about the worlds cultures and environment. Visit www.fieldmuseum.org.

Shedd Aquarium. Experience the world's largest indoor aquarium featuring 19,000+ aquatic animals from around the world. Exciting exhibits include: Wild Reef, Caribbean Dive, Marine Mammal Presentations, Habitat Chats & Animal Encounters, and Sea Star Quest. Call (312) 939-2438.  [Top]

Art Institute of Chicago. One of the world's greatest art museums, the Art Institute of Chicago is a school and a museum. Built in 1893, AIC has 10 departments, more than 300,000 works of art, including 30 by Claude Monet, and sculpture fountains. The Museum offers collections dating from 3,000 B.C. through the present, including famous French Impressionist paintings and drawings; fine and decorative arts from America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin America; and photography, textiles and architectural works. The museum's world-renowned collections of Impressionist paintings, 20th-century art, Old Master drawings, Chinese jades, photography and textiles, architectural drawings and models, and medieval armor preserve art of diverse cultures. Visit www.artic.edu/aic.

McCormick Place Convention Center. Chicago’s McCormick Place is the nation's largest convention center. The McCormick Place Complex comprises three state-of-the-art buildings, including the Lakeside Center, with more than 2.2 million square feet of exhibit space, McCormick Place features 112 meeting rooms, assembly seating for 10,000 people, 3 theaters, the largest ballroom in Chicago, and the 4,249 seat Arie Crown Theater. McCormick Place is linked by a 50,000 square-foot pedestrian promenade, called the Grand Concourse, containing retail shops, restaurants/food service facilities, and attractions. Visit www.mccormick.com.  [Top]

Museum of Science and Industry. The largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere, the Museum of Science and Industry features14 acres of hands-on fun and learning. Body Worlds features 200 authentic human specimens, organs and transparent body slices. Play your way through the culture and future of video games at the newest exhibit, Game On. Join the world’s most dangerous river as you experience the Omnimax Film Mystery of the Nile. Visit www.msichicago.org.

Chicago Children’s Museum. The anchor of Navy Pier, the Children’s Museum is a 57,000 sq. ft. facility that influences the learning lives of kids. With engaging educational exhibits, an array of programs and special events, CCM presents hands-on exhibits and activities that make every visit unforgettable for toddlers to ten year olds. Dig deep in the Dinosaur Expedition or climb up to the crow's nest on the Kovler Family Climbing Schooner. Hourly art workshops happen daily in the Kraft Artabounds Studio. Visit www.chichildrensmuseum.org.  [Top]

Museum of Contemporary Art. Steps from Michigan Ave. the MCA highlights today's most innovative and exciting artists. Take a free guided tour, stroll through the grand, barrel-vaulted galleries overlooking Lake Michigan, enjoy lunch at the museum’s Wolfgang Puck café, and shop in the MCA Store. Visit www. John Hancock Center – Measuring over 1,100 feet, the John Hancock Center is the tenth tallest building in the world. This Chicago monolith of remarkable design has received awards for its unique style. The Hancock Observatory offers stunning views of four states. Call (312) 751-3680.

Merchandise Mart. The Merchandise Mart produces trade shows, conferences, and special events. It is home to Chicago’s Antiques Fair and the Chicago Design Show. Call (312) 527-5181.  [Top]

Water Tower Landmark. The glamorous exterior of this Chicago attraction is a recreation of a medieval castle. The Water Tower is the only building to survive the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, and is an historic landmark and a modern testament of Chicago tourism. Call (312) 744-2400.

United Center. The United Center, home to the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks, is the largest arena in the US. Since 1994, the United Center has hosted over 200 events each year including the 1996 Democratic National Convention, The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney, U2, The Who, Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, Disney on Ice, the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament, the Men's NCAA Basketball Tournament, DePaul College Basketball, and Champions on Ice. Visit www.united-center.com.  [Top]

Chicago Sports. Chicago is home to two Major League Baseball teams, a basketball team, a hockey team, and a pro soccer team. Check out a baseball game at Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs, or U.S. Cellular Field, home of the Chicago White Sox. For basketball action, head to the United Center, the spectacular home of the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks. The fearless Chicago Bears and Chicago Fire charge on Soldier Field.

Wrigley Field. Take in a Chicago Cubs baseball game at Wrigley Field, a legendary ballpark and Chicago attraction. Wrigley is the second-oldest ballpark in the majors behind Fenway Park, making it one of the classic pillars of Chicago. The 2006 season marks the Cubs 91st year at Wrigley Field. Call (773) 404-2827 or visit www.chicago.cubs.mlb.com.  [Top]

Soldier Field. Since the 1930s, the Chicago Bears has played world-class football at the renovated Soldier Field, home of the Bears and the League Soccer team Chicago Fire. The Bears season opens the first week of September and continues through the end of December. Chicago Fire plays at Soldier Field from Apri through the MLS Cup in November. Located on the shore of Lake Michigan, just south of downtown, Soldier Field is a part of the Chicago sports legacy.

U.S. Cellular Field. U.S. Cellular Field is home to the American League's White Sox. The new version of this historic Chicago attraction opened in 1991 next to the old Comiskey Park. Located on Chicago’s south side, U.S. Cellular Field has a special atmosphere that baseball fans will surely want to experience. Call (312) 674-1000.

United Center. Basketball’s Chicago Bulls and the NHL’s Blackhawks play at the United Center. View the life-sized bronze statue teams or photos of Bulls superstar Michael Jordan. Catch exciting basketball and hockey action fall through spring. For tickets, call (312) 455-4000 or visit www.nba.com/bulls.  [Top]