Navy Pier
A Chicago landmark since it first opened in 1916, the Navy Pier was originally designed as both a shipping and recreational facility. The Pier once served as a military training site during two world wars. Today the Navy Pier showcases a unique collection of restaurants and shops, rides and attractions, fireworks, entertainment and boat tours. Visit the Website
Lincoln Park Zoo
One of the finest zoos worldwide and among the oldest zoological gardens in the country (1868). Fun and enjoyment await you at this state-of-the-art animal and visitor facility. Guests and animals come face-to-face in this wonderful and educational experience. Lincoln Park Zoo is a free major cultural institution. Visit the Website
Garfield Park Conservatory
One of the nation's premier conservatories includes six multi-faceted greenhouses and two grand exhibition halls. Take a free self-guided tour or choose a group tour. You can walk among prehistoric ferns and step across trickling waterfalls. Explore a world under glass where plants are accessible, understandable and fun! Visit the Website
Lincoln Park Conservatory
This Victorian glass house is a most popular free attraction for plant enthusiasts. The conservatory features four main rooms: the Orchid House, Show House, Fern Room, and Palm House. Come see exotic plants palms and ferns. Visit the Website
Chicago Cultural Center
See rare imported marble, fine hardwood, stained-glass, polished brass, mosaics in this beautiful center with spectacular stained-glass domes. A 38-foot dome at the south end of the building is the world's largest Tiffany stained-glass dome. This free arts showcase is the setting for hundreds of programs and exhibitions annually. Come see the wide range of performing, visual, and literary arts here. Visit the Website
Shedd Aquarium
Located on Chicago's Museum Campus, the Shedd Aquarium is the world's largest indoor aquarium. See their more than 8,000 aquatic animals representing more than 700 species from all parts of the world. Look at, learn and touch a Chilean rose tarantula, leopard gecko, African bullfrog, red tailed boa, or king snake. Visit the Website
