What to See -
Chicago Attractions- Museums
- Landmarks
- Shopping
- Parks and Beaches
- Dining
Museums
- The Art Institute of Chicago
- Museum of Contemporary Art
- The Field Museum
- The Chicago Children’s Museum at Navy Pier
- The Museum of Science and Industry
- John G. Shedd Aquarium
- The Chicago History Museum
- Adler Planetarium
Landmarks
- Navy Pier
- Buckingham Fountain
- The Picasso at the Richard J. Daley Plaza
- John Hancock Observatory
- Cloud Gate, “The Bean,” at Millennium Park
Shopping
- The Magnificent Mile
- 900 North Michigan Shops
- Shops at the Mart
- American Girl Place Chicago
- State Street
- Water Tower Place
- Lincoln Park
Parks and Beaches
- Grant Park
- Lincoln Park, Lincoln Park Zoo
- Millennium Park
- Burnham Park
- Oak Street Beach
- North Avenue Beach
Dining
2045 Lincoln Park West (off Lake Shore Dr. at Fullerton Parkway)
Chicago, Illinois, 60610
Lincoln Park Zoo Free Days
Lincoln Park Zoo is free and open to the public 365 days per year. Generally open from 10 am-5pm.
In 1860, the City of Chicago reserved a 60-acre unused section as Lake Park. Shortly after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln (1809-65), the park was renamed in his honor. An early donation of mute swans marked the beginnings of the Lincoln Park Zoo.
Lincoln Park Zoo – open every day and free admission – is a world of wildlife in the shadow of skyscrapers. Located just minutes north of Chicago, the zoo has been a natural, free oasis for generations of animal lovers, who come to hear a lion’s roar echo off nearby apartment buildings, see gorillas climb trees as the Willis Tower looms in the distance, or forget where they are as they immerse themselves in tropical rainforests, dry-thorn forests or spacious savannas.
Chicago, Illinois, 60610
Lincoln Park Zoo Free Days
Lincoln Park Zoo is free and open to the public 365 days per year. Generally open from 10 am-5pm.
In 1860, the City of Chicago reserved a 60-acre unused section as Lake Park. Shortly after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln (1809-65), the park was renamed in his honor. An early donation of mute swans marked the beginnings of the Lincoln Park Zoo.
Lincoln Park Zoo – open every day and free admission – is a world of wildlife in the shadow of skyscrapers. Located just minutes north of Chicago, the zoo has been a natural, free oasis for generations of animal lovers, who come to hear a lion’s roar echo off nearby apartment buildings, see gorillas climb trees as the Willis Tower looms in the distance, or forget where they are as they immerse themselves in tropical rainforests, dry-thorn forests or spacious savannas.
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If you think you can see all the popular attractions in Chicago in a day…think again! Chicago is loaded with museums, landmarks, parks, restaurants, and so much more. The Windy City’s allure attracts thousands of visitors each year from all points of the globe. Lucky you! You’re so close to this amazing city. And you can get there with ease on the South Shore Line!
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